| Base / hub | Doha, Qatar | Hong Kong |
| Minimum age | 21+ at the time of joining | 18+ at the time of application |
| Education | High school graduate minimum; a diploma or degree strengthens the application | High school diploma or equivalent |
| English requirement | Fluent English; additional languages (especially Mandarin, Arabic, or European languages) are a strong plus | Fluent English required; at least one Asian language is also required |
| Tattoo policy | No visible tattoos in the female or male uniform, including short sleeves | — |
| Swim requirement | Must be able to swim and pass the water-safety training component | Must be able to swim 50 metres |
| Medical | Fit-for-flying medical clearance required before a final offer | Fit-for-flying medical clearance, including sight and hearing tests |
| Height / reach notes | Arm reach of 212 cm on tiptoes is the operative test — Qatar Airways does not publish a fixed height minimum. | No published height minimum — a 208 cm arm-reach test on tiptoes (barefoot) is the operative test. |
| Basic salary | QAR 4,000–4,500 basic | HK$9,000–10,000 basic |
| Flying pay | Flying-hour pay on top of basic, scales with seniority | Reported HK$65–75 per block hour |
| Per diem | Tax-free per-diem on layovers | Included in total range below for international layovers |
| Accommodation | Free shared accommodation in Doha + airport transport | — |
| Total take-home | Roughly QAR 9,000–11,500/month tax-free for junior cabin crew, all-in | Reported total roughly HK$17,000–24,000/month for junior crew |
| Tax | Qatar has no personal income tax on this income. | Hong Kong income tax applies — figures above are gross. |
| Hiring cadence | Open days run periodically across major source markets, often several per quarter | Recruitment runs via the Cathay Pacific careers portal, including overseas intakes |
| Hiring status | Recruitment volume tracks Qatar Airways' fleet growth — check the calendar below for current dates. | Hires both Hong Kong-based and overseas-applicant cabin crew separately, with a distinct multi-stage online screening before any in-person assessment day. |