| Base / hub | Dubai, UAE | Muscat, Oman |
| Minimum age | 21+ at the time of joining | 21–31 years old (female); male age range not clearly published |
| Education | High school graduate (12 years of formal education) minimum | College diploma required |
| English requirement | Fluent spoken and written English; a second language is an advantage | English proficiency required |
| Tattoo policy | No visible tattoos when in uniform, including short sleeves | No visible marks or tattoos when wearing the uniform |
| Swim requirement | Must be able to swim unaided for 25 metres and pass a swim test in training | Must be able to swim unaided |
| Medical | Fit-for-flying medical clearance, no visible scars or physical impairments | Fit-for-flying medical clearance |
| Height / reach notes | Arm reach 212 cm on tiptoes, minimum height 160 cm. At least 1 year of hospitality or customer service experience. | Minimum height 157 cm (female) / 165 cm (male). |
| Basic salary | AED 4,980 basic | Not broken out separately in available sources |
| Flying pay | AED 69.6/flying hour, based on an average of 80–100 hours/month | Included in total range below |
| Per diem | Tax-free per-diem on every layover, varies by destination | Included in total range below |
| Accommodation | Free shared accommodation in Dubai + transport to/from the airport | — |
| Total take-home | Average AED 11,244/month (USD 3,061) tax-free for Grade II cabin crew, all-in | Reported total range roughly OMR 610–1,780/month, averaging around OMR 1,170/month |
| Tax | UAE has no personal income tax — this is the full take-home. | Oman has no personal income tax on this income. |
| Hiring cadence | Open days run in multiple cities almost every month | Recruitment runs via the Oman Air careers portal and open days |
| Hiring status | Actively hiring — Emirates runs the most frequent recruitment cycle of any Gulf carrier. | National carrier of Oman — check the careers portal for current openings. |