| Base / hub | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Singapore |
| Minimum age | 21+ at the time of joining | 18+ at the time of application |
| Education | High school graduate minimum | Minimum 5 GCE 'O' Level credits (including English) or Higher Nitec and above |
| English requirement | Fluent spoken and written English | Fluent English with good communication skills |
| Tattoo policy | No visible tattoos when in uniform | — |
| Swim requirement | Must pass a swim assessment during training | — |
| Medical | Fit-for-flying medical clearance required | Fit-for-flying medical clearance |
| Height / reach notes | Reported arm reach ~212 cm on tiptoes; reported height minimum ~161 cm. | Minimum height 158 cm (female) / 165 cm (male); arm reach 212 cm on tiptoes. |
| Basic salary | AED 4,300–4,800 basic (reported) | SGD 1,500–1,800 basic |
| Flying pay | Flying-hour pay on top of basic | Sector pay and night-stop allowances on top of basic |
| Per diem | Tax-free per-diem on layovers | Included in flying-pay range above |
| Accommodation | Free shared accommodation in Abu Dhabi + airport transport | — |
| Total take-home | Roughly AED 9,500–12,000/month tax-free for junior cabin crew, all-in (reported) | Reported total take-home roughly SGD 3,200–3,700/month for new joiners |
| Tax | UAE has no personal income tax on this income. | Singapore income tax applies — figures above are gross. |
| Hiring cadence | Open days run periodically, generally fewer per year than Emirates or Qatar Airways | Recruitment runs via periodic walk-in interview events in Singapore, plus the SIA careers portal for overseas applicants |
| Hiring status | Etihad recruits in smaller, less frequent batches than its larger Gulf neighbours. | One of the most sought-after Asia-Pacific carriers — competitive intake, and the walk-in day itself is reported to have several elimination rounds rather than one. |