| Base / hub | Doha, Qatar | Istanbul, Türkiye |
| Minimum age | 21+ at the time of joining | 20+ at the time of application |
| Education | High school graduate minimum; a diploma or degree strengthens the application | High school diploma minimum; university degree preferred in some recruitment rounds |
| English requirement | Fluent English; additional languages (especially Mandarin, Arabic, or European languages) are a strong plus | English proficiency 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 | — |
| Medical | Fit-for-flying medical clearance required before a final offer | Fit-for-flying medical clearance |
| Height / reach notes | Arm reach of 212 cm on tiptoes is the operative test — Qatar Airways does not publish a fixed height minimum. | Height 160–180 cm (female), 170–190 cm (male); weight proportionate to height. |
| Basic salary | QAR 4,000–4,500 basic | Entry-level base reported near TRY 70,000 gross/month |
| Flying pay | Flying-hour pay on top of basic, scales with seniority | Included in the ranges above for experienced crew |
| Per diem | Tax-free per-diem on 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 | Experienced crew reported at TRY 100,000–160,000 gross/month |
| Tax | Qatar has no personal income tax on this income. | Turkish income tax applies — figures above are gross. |
| Hiring cadence | Open days run periodically across major source markets, often several per quarter | Recruitment runs periodically via the Turkish Airlines careers portal |
| Hiring status | Recruitment volume tracks Qatar Airways' fleet growth — check the calendar below for current dates. | One of the largest recruiters among European-based carriers by network size, with a multi-stage assessment day that screens for visible marks early, before the interview stages. |