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Qatar Airways vs Singapore Airlines

Cabin crew requirements, salary, and hiring process — Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines compared side by side, so you know exactly which one fits before you apply.

FieldQatar AirwaysSingapore Airlines
Base / hubDoha, QatarSingapore
Minimum age21+ at the time of joining18+ at the time of application
EducationHigh school graduate minimum; a diploma or degree strengthens the applicationMinimum 5 GCE 'O' Level credits (including English) or Higher Nitec and above
English requirementFluent English; additional languages (especially Mandarin, Arabic, or European languages) are a strong plusFluent English with good communication skills
Tattoo policyNo visible tattoos in the female or male uniform, including short sleeves
Swim requirementMust be able to swim and pass the water-safety training component
MedicalFit-for-flying medical clearance required before a final offerFit-for-flying medical clearance
Height / reach notesArm reach of 212 cm on tiptoes is the operative test — Qatar Airways does not publish a fixed height minimum.Minimum height 158 cm (female) / 165 cm (male); arm reach 212 cm on tiptoes.
Basic salaryQAR 4,000–4,500 basicSGD 1,500–1,800 basic
Flying payFlying-hour pay on top of basic, scales with senioritySector pay and night-stop allowances on top of basic
Per diemTax-free per-diem on layoversIncluded in flying-pay range above
AccommodationFree shared accommodation in Doha + airport transport
Total take-homeRoughly QAR 9,000–11,500/month tax-free for junior cabin crew, all-inReported total take-home roughly SGD 3,200–3,700/month for new joiners
TaxQatar has no personal income tax on this income.Singapore income tax applies — figures above are gross.
Hiring cadenceOpen days run periodically across major source markets, often several per quarterRecruitment runs via periodic walk-in interview events in Singapore, plus the SIA careers portal for overseas applicants
Hiring statusRecruitment volume tracks Qatar Airways' fleet growth — check the calendar below for current dates.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.

Figures reviewed August 2026 · confirm exact numbers on each airline’s careers page before applying.

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