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QATAR-employment guidelines
Cabin crew employment guidelines
Background
Qatar Airways is based in Doha, the capital of the State of Qatar. Qatar Airways is soaring to greater heights by way of expansion and progress, with an expanding route network covering almost 80 destinations.
We also pride ourselves on the quality of on-board personalized service provided by our team of Cabin Crew, which is comprised of over 80 different nationalities.
Base
Our cabin crew are based in Doha, under the sponsorship of Qatar Airways.
Pay Scales
Basic salary
New joining Cabin Crew under Ab-Initio training as trainee: QR 3300 (USD 904)
Cabin Crew who has successfully graduated from Cabin Crew Training and still within 6 months of flight duties: QR 3300 (USD 904)
Cabin Crew who have successfully completed 6 months of independent flying and work in the Economy Class cabin: QR 3750 (USE 1027)
In addition, all Cabin Crew (after AB-Initio training) receive an Hourly Flying Pay (HFP), which is grade dependent. This is for each hour of productive commercial flying duty.
Flying Pay is QR 39 (USD 10.65) per hour and is computed on the number of hours operated (Chokes Off to Chokes On).
Cabin Crew have an average of 80 flying hours.
Additionally, the Cabin Crew receive hotel Meal Allowances (MA) (country specific) for layovers. This is duty dependent from the time of arrival to the time of departure to/from the city of the layover.
Employment Contract
An initial period of 3-year renewable contract with a 6-month probation.
Welcome Bonus
You will be given a welcome bonus of QR 2,000 and a prepaid telephone card (Q-Card) to the value of QAR 30/- upon your arrival into Doha.
Accommodation
Free, shared accommodation is provided in fully furnished, air-conditioned apartments in Doha. This includes free utilities – water, electricity and telephone lines for local calls. Two/three colleagues of the same gender share a two/three bedroom apartment and each person has their own bedroom. Two people may have to share a bathroom in some apartments. The kitchen and living areas are common. As we expanding rapidly, the furnishings in most apartments are brand new.
All accommodation has 24-hour security for the safety of the Cabin Crew. Male visitors are not permitted in female crew buildings and vice versa between 2200 and 0700 hours to preserve privacy. Our crew accommodation belongs to different landlords who offer different facilities (gym, swimming pool, etc.) in each building. If crew are allocated to buildings without facilities, they are welcome to use the facilities of another crew’s building of the same gender only.
Marriage
Single crew upon joining Qatar Airways must maintain their single status for three (3) years.
Visitors/Guests
Cabin crew are allowed to have a guest from the immediate family (this includes children, parents and siblings) of the same gender live with them after completing their Ab-Initio training for a period of 14 days on 2 occasions in a calendar year.
Transport
Qatar Airways provides free transport for cabin crew for all official duties.
Initial Training
All new joining Cabin Crew have to undergo an intensive 7-weeks training program. This includes Safety and Emergency Procedures, First Aid, Procedures, Aircraft Types and Grooming.
Uniform
Cabin Crew are provided with free uniform, by ‘LINEA’ Giyimsan Vetic Ltd. which may be dry-cleaned free of charge.
Rostering
Monthly rosters are provided using a computerized ‘fair share’ rostering system that offers a fair allocation of trips and an average of 24 days OFF over a calendar quarter.
Layovers
Qatar Airways provides a minimum of 4 star hotel accommodations overseas, while on a layover flight and free transport between the airport and hotel. Hotel meal allowance (country specific) will be paid from the time of arrival to the time of departure to/from the country of layover.
Annual Leave/Annual Ticket (FOC)
30-calendar days leave is available each year and Cabin Crew are entitled to one (01) free ticket per year, on the Qatar Airways network. This entitlement is valid only after completion of 6 months of service in the initial year of joining.
Concessionary Travel
On completion of 6 months of service with the Company, the following rebated travel privileges are available to all Cabin Crew, on the Qatar Airways network –
For self
→ unlimited ID90/ID50 tickets
→ One ID 00 (free) ticket per year
For family (Annual Entitlement)
→ PARENTS – A set of one ID90 and one ID50 each, for both Mother and Father
→ SIBLINGS – One ID90 and one ID50.
A variety of concessionary travel agreements also exist with many other airlines, depending on contractual agreements signed between Qatar airways and the other airlines.
Accident Insurance Cover
All Cabin Crew are covered under a Group Life Insurance Plan on a 24-hour, worldwide basis, for a sum of QR 150,000/- in case of death. The plan also has related benefits in case of Permanent Disability and Partial Disability, as specified by the terms and conditions of the contract.
Medicals Coverage
Qatar Airways is concerned that you maintain the best possible health whilst in our employment. Therefore, Cabin Crew are covered for most medical expenses with ALLIANZ International worldwide. The insurance however, does not cover dental and optical expenses.
Payment of Salary
All salary and allowances are paid into a local bank account (which will be opened by the Company), in the local currency (Qatari Riyal), at the end of every month.
The salary is tax-free.
QR 3.65 = USD 1
At the end of every month, Cabin Crew will be paid the basic salary for that month, plus the allowances (HFP +MA) from the 16th of previous month to the 15th of the said month.
If you join after the 20th of the month, your salary for the month of joining will be included in the following month’s salary.
End of Service Benefit Scheme
Cabin Crew are entitled to receive a non-contributory End of Service Benefit, on the basis of 3 weeks basic salary, for each year of service, after 3 years of continuous service with the company.
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Didn't you get this information paper at the recruitment day?
This paper is from 2009. Some info might be old but as I heard there was no pay-rise for the cabin crew last year and this year either. (However, 40% pay-rise for the cockpit crew. I wonder if it's really true...)
Flying hours might be more: my friends got a huge compensation for the overtime at the end of the financial year. They are so short of economy crew now that they didn't give out all the leave for the second half of the year, only 10 days out of 15.
Background
Qatar Airways is based in Doha, the capital of the State of Qatar. Qatar Airways is soaring to greater heights by way of expansion and progress, with an expanding route network covering almost 80 destinations.
We also pride ourselves on the quality of on-board personalized service provided by our team of Cabin Crew, which is comprised of over 80 different nationalities.
Base
Our cabin crew are based in Doha, under the sponsorship of Qatar Airways.
Pay Scales
Basic salary
New joining Cabin Crew under Ab-Initio training as trainee: QR 3300 (USD 904)
Cabin Crew who has successfully graduated from Cabin Crew Training and still within 6 months of flight duties: QR 3300 (USD 904)
Cabin Crew who have successfully completed 6 months of independent flying and work in the Economy Class cabin: QR 3750 (USE 1027)
In addition, all Cabin Crew (after AB-Initio training) receive an Hourly Flying Pay (HFP), which is grade dependent. This is for each hour of productive commercial flying duty.
Flying Pay is QR 39 (USD 10.65) per hour and is computed on the number of hours operated (Chokes Off to Chokes On).
Cabin Crew have an average of 80 flying hours.
Additionally, the Cabin Crew receive hotel Meal Allowances (MA) (country specific) for layovers. This is duty dependent from the time of arrival to the time of departure to/from the city of the layover.
Employment Contract
An initial period of 3-year renewable contract with a 6-month probation.
Welcome Bonus
You will be given a welcome bonus of QR 2,000 and a prepaid telephone card (Q-Card) to the value of QAR 30/- upon your arrival into Doha.
Accommodation
Free, shared accommodation is provided in fully furnished, air-conditioned apartments in Doha. This includes free utilities – water, electricity and telephone lines for local calls. Two/three colleagues of the same gender share a two/three bedroom apartment and each person has their own bedroom. Two people may have to share a bathroom in some apartments. The kitchen and living areas are common. As we expanding rapidly, the furnishings in most apartments are brand new.
All accommodation has 24-hour security for the safety of the Cabin Crew. Male visitors are not permitted in female crew buildings and vice versa between 2200 and 0700 hours to preserve privacy. Our crew accommodation belongs to different landlords who offer different facilities (gym, swimming pool, etc.) in each building. If crew are allocated to buildings without facilities, they are welcome to use the facilities of another crew’s building of the same gender only.
Marriage
Single crew upon joining Qatar Airways must maintain their single status for three (3) years.
Visitors/Guests
Cabin crew are allowed to have a guest from the immediate family (this includes children, parents and siblings) of the same gender live with them after completing their Ab-Initio training for a period of 14 days on 2 occasions in a calendar year.
Transport
Qatar Airways provides free transport for cabin crew for all official duties.
Initial Training
All new joining Cabin Crew have to undergo an intensive 7-weeks training program. This includes Safety and Emergency Procedures, First Aid, Procedures, Aircraft Types and Grooming.
Uniform
Cabin Crew are provided with free uniform, by ‘LINEA’ Giyimsan Vetic Ltd. which may be dry-cleaned free of charge.
Rostering
Monthly rosters are provided using a computerized ‘fair share’ rostering system that offers a fair allocation of trips and an average of 24 days OFF over a calendar quarter.
Layovers
Qatar Airways provides a minimum of 4 star hotel accommodations overseas, while on a layover flight and free transport between the airport and hotel. Hotel meal allowance (country specific) will be paid from the time of arrival to the time of departure to/from the country of layover.
Annual Leave/Annual Ticket (FOC)
30-calendar days leave is available each year and Cabin Crew are entitled to one (01) free ticket per year, on the Qatar Airways network. This entitlement is valid only after completion of 6 months of service in the initial year of joining.
Concessionary Travel
On completion of 6 months of service with the Company, the following rebated travel privileges are available to all Cabin Crew, on the Qatar Airways network –
For self
→ unlimited ID90/ID50 tickets
→ One ID 00 (free) ticket per year
For family (Annual Entitlement)
→ PARENTS – A set of one ID90 and one ID50 each, for both Mother and Father
→ SIBLINGS – One ID90 and one ID50.
A variety of concessionary travel agreements also exist with many other airlines, depending on contractual agreements signed between Qatar airways and the other airlines.
Accident Insurance Cover
All Cabin Crew are covered under a Group Life Insurance Plan on a 24-hour, worldwide basis, for a sum of QR 150,000/- in case of death. The plan also has related benefits in case of Permanent Disability and Partial Disability, as specified by the terms and conditions of the contract.
Medicals Coverage
Qatar Airways is concerned that you maintain the best possible health whilst in our employment. Therefore, Cabin Crew are covered for most medical expenses with ALLIANZ International worldwide. The insurance however, does not cover dental and optical expenses.
Payment of Salary
All salary and allowances are paid into a local bank account (which will be opened by the Company), in the local currency (Qatari Riyal), at the end of every month.
The salary is tax-free.
QR 3.65 = USD 1
At the end of every month, Cabin Crew will be paid the basic salary for that month, plus the allowances (HFP +MA) from the 16th of previous month to the 15th of the said month.
If you join after the 20th of the month, your salary for the month of joining will be included in the following month’s salary.
End of Service Benefit Scheme
Cabin Crew are entitled to receive a non-contributory End of Service Benefit, on the basis of 3 weeks basic salary, for each year of service, after 3 years of continuous service with the company.
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Didn't you get this information paper at the recruitment day?
This paper is from 2009. Some info might be old but as I heard there was no pay-rise for the cabin crew last year and this year either. (However, 40% pay-rise for the cockpit crew. I wonder if it's really true...)
Flying hours might be more: my friends got a huge compensation for the overtime at the end of the financial year. They are so short of economy crew now that they didn't give out all the leave for the second half of the year, only 10 days out of 15.
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Hello all
Hi all. This is my first posting on PPRUNE. I've been following all the comments thus far on this topic (yes, it took some time) and I'm in a similar boat as JewelF. They're coming to my country (Trinidad and Tobago) and I intend to give it a shot. Hoping for the best as I know the odds are against me...I'm male. Will see how it goes.
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I would advice you to do a bit of research on QR. Although, I have never heard of them actually asking you anything about the company itself but better to be safe than sorry.
As for languages; you need to be fluent in English. Any other language skills would be considered a merit but it's not actually a requirement for you to be successful in your interview.
The assessment itself would be pretty much similiar to the one conducted with EK. They will give you a company presentation followed by a language test and a couple of group activities. If successful, you will be invited to attend a panel interview.
Present yourself in a responsible, representative and adult manner.
As for languages; you need to be fluent in English. Any other language skills would be considered a merit but it's not actually a requirement for you to be successful in your interview.
The assessment itself would be pretty much similiar to the one conducted with EK. They will give you a company presentation followed by a language test and a couple of group activities. If successful, you will be invited to attend a panel interview.
Present yourself in a responsible, representative and adult manner.
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I attended a Qatar interview last week.
Its seems a fairly simple process but I am not too sure about their ideal candidate profile. I along with two other very experienced CC were not selected in this interview.
I have worked as a CC before and was called for the interview after the initial CV submission. (only 55 out of 1000 were called for this round).
The day started with a presentation about Qatar, the airline and the expected work environment, pay packages, benefits etc. Guess it was meant to boost your morale and increase your hunger for the job.
That went on for an couple of hours which was followed by a 10 min break.
Then came the English proficiency test which I cant believe I flunked
It was the simplest English test I ever attempted and I am just not buying it if they tell me I got the grammar wrong. Impossible.-
There was a elementary level comprehension,- 5 questions
Basic vocabulary and usage- 5 questions
Fill in the Blanks for correct usage of words in the right tense.- 5 questions
Time difference, GMT based- 5 questions
Basic advertisements and their pictorial interpretations- 5 questions
plus a few more- total 35 questions.
What I think really got me out was that I chose to wear glasses during the interview and was having a bad hair day in general. Stupid things- but that's what I think really got me out.
Anyways for those who would like to know-
The English test was to be followed by a Group Discussion- followed by a personal interview- followed by another personal interview the next day. (The GD is almost always a task to plan an itinerary for a family and present it to the interviewers later.)
There were two interviewers who collected the CVs on the first day and also the actual interviews the next day.
Research about the airline and the country will always be helpful. They had thrown a few random questions asking for the candidates knowledge before the introductory seminar and any research would be helpful to stand out early in the crowd.
The Qatar website is really helpful for research.
Check the Qatar Airways Fact sheet,
------ Growth story of Qatar Airways,
------ the CEO's message,
------ Facts about Qatar, Doha.
Best Luck.
Its seems a fairly simple process but I am not too sure about their ideal candidate profile. I along with two other very experienced CC were not selected in this interview.
I have worked as a CC before and was called for the interview after the initial CV submission. (only 55 out of 1000 were called for this round).
The day started with a presentation about Qatar, the airline and the expected work environment, pay packages, benefits etc. Guess it was meant to boost your morale and increase your hunger for the job.
That went on for an couple of hours which was followed by a 10 min break.
Then came the English proficiency test which I cant believe I flunked
It was the simplest English test I ever attempted and I am just not buying it if they tell me I got the grammar wrong. Impossible.-
There was a elementary level comprehension,- 5 questions
Basic vocabulary and usage- 5 questions
Fill in the Blanks for correct usage of words in the right tense.- 5 questions
Time difference, GMT based- 5 questions
Basic advertisements and their pictorial interpretations- 5 questions
plus a few more- total 35 questions.
What I think really got me out was that I chose to wear glasses during the interview and was having a bad hair day in general. Stupid things- but that's what I think really got me out.
Anyways for those who would like to know-
The English test was to be followed by a Group Discussion- followed by a personal interview- followed by another personal interview the next day. (The GD is almost always a task to plan an itinerary for a family and present it to the interviewers later.)
There were two interviewers who collected the CVs on the first day and also the actual interviews the next day.
Research about the airline and the country will always be helpful. They had thrown a few random questions asking for the candidates knowledge before the introductory seminar and any research would be helpful to stand out early in the crowd.
The Qatar website is really helpful for research.
Check the Qatar Airways Fact sheet,
------ Growth story of Qatar Airways,
------ the CEO's message,
------ Facts about Qatar, Doha.
Best Luck.
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the procedure is the same as it has always been but my advice to you is to be yourself,honest and have a cheerful disposition throughout the whole process. Most importantly,SMILE and remember a thoroughly done CV and an excellent first impression is what will give you the golden ticket to the next day!!! Goodluck
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will be flying to Doha
I passed all my medicals here in south africa i leave to doha on the 17 september
I am so excited but so nervous at the same time!
Any advice on the medicals done in Doha?
I am so excited but so nervous at the same time!
Any advice on the medicals done in Doha?
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Hi all, Love all the info on here! I got a CV submit OD coming up but I'm a little worried about how Qatar or any other Middle eastern airline is particularly concerned about your skin. I consider myself a good looking guy with a fit body but my face has redmarks from past acne that I can't seem to get rid of. I know it's a big issue with girls but I know girls can just cover it up with make up but not us guys! Now I got a OD coming up but I'm wondering how big of an issue redmarks on the face is for guys applying for cabin crew position. Any guys with blemishes working with Qatar as cabin crew that anyone know of? Thanks in advance and keep up the good work with all the info!
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@ysp333
Hi there!
I can tell you that grooming for almost every airline is really important and you may have to take a good care of your skin in order to be a Cabin Crew, the same with your health. I suggest you to go and see a Dermathologist that can recommend you a traitment for those marks and if planning to go to an OD, see what products can you use to cover those marks, such as a skin colour foundation and then apply some colourless powder to avoid oily and shiny skin.
I use to have some lil acne marks and freckles and I treated them at home with lemon juice, and they're gone!
Take care
I can tell you that grooming for almost every airline is really important and you may have to take a good care of your skin in order to be a Cabin Crew, the same with your health. I suggest you to go and see a Dermathologist that can recommend you a traitment for those marks and if planning to go to an OD, see what products can you use to cover those marks, such as a skin colour foundation and then apply some colourless powder to avoid oily and shiny skin.
I use to have some lil acne marks and freckles and I treated them at home with lemon juice, and they're gone!
Take care
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Hie all,
I've been following the posts carefully and taking everybody's advice but saturday 27August was a shock of my life. i was called for a "non interactive cv submission" on arrival, i realised that 95% of the people who came for this cv submission were dressed in jeans and T-shirts. Most people did not have photos and some had photos with white background. i had evrything in order, i had my knee length skirt on, short sleeve blouse and my hair tied to the back. My photos all in nice grey background and my resume/CV ready.Most of the people came after 9 but there were allowed in. I was the 6th person to drop my cv and i had high hopes but i wasnt called. Some people told me that Qatar seriously considers age and looks so that automatically disqualifies me. How far true is this? i thought they take from 21-30 does anyone has information on age and looks? i want to try again but i'm not sure anymore. help 
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I dont know anything about foundation and such and as a guy I think it'll be worse of to be wearing make up to an interview? I take care of my face very well and groom myself well and have acne under control just that i have these red spots around my face.. Defintely noticeable and I have OD CV submit in approximately 10 days. I'm hoping they will be able to look past the redmarks because these spots will fade.. just takes time..
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please help...
greetings to everyone...Guys I could not obtain the medical clearance , I guess because of Asthma problem
...can someone fill me in with the information exactly after a gap of how many months I can re-apply for cabin crew post ??????????? I so much want to be a part of Qatar Airways..please please please help
, I guess because of Asthma problem...can someone fill me in with the information exactly after a gap of how many months I can re-apply for cabin crew post ??????????? I so much want to be a part of Qatar Airways..please please please help
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@vij647
I went through the process last week and I recall one of the recruiters said that there's no a specific time to wait to re-apply. You can do it whenever they're going again to your country, or if you want, you can go to any OD wherever in the world.
Did it take long for you to receive the offer of employment? And how long did they take to reply you once you sent them your medicals?
I've had my FI in Argentina and I'm waiting for the e-mail, a lil anxious haha. Greets!
Did it take long for you to receive the offer of employment? And how long did they take to reply you once you sent them your medicals?
I've had my FI in Argentina and I'm waiting for the e-mail, a lil anxious haha. Greets!
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Hi all!
After long wait I got my job offer sent to me yesterday.. I'm really glad but I still don't take It for granted until I'm sitting in the aircraft taking off destination Qatar
. For you who's waiting, I attended the 19th of June and yesterday was the 29th of August. It takes time, be patient..
Good luck to you all!
Vij647,
I think you have to wait 6 months. I'm pretty sure that's what they said..
After long wait I got my job offer sent to me yesterday.. I'm really glad but I still don't take It for granted until I'm sitting in the aircraft taking off destination Qatar
. For you who's waiting, I attended the 19th of June and yesterday was the 29th of August. It takes time, be patient..Good luck to you all!
Vij647,
I think you have to wait 6 months. I'm pretty sure that's what they said..
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hi all
congrats to all who made it thru' to the final and medicals...
as for me i am still waiting for the results of my FI which i did in mid July.
I am a male, and from what some of you guys have wrote about the process for male applicants i beleive that i'll get an answer soon, wether positive or negative, just a matter of waiting
as for me i am still waiting for the results of my FI which i did in mid July.
I am a male, and from what some of you guys have wrote about the process for male applicants i beleive that i'll get an answer soon, wether positive or negative, just a matter of waiting
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Hey Skyboy24. How many guys made it to the FI in your selection?
Here in Argentina the ratio of male to females was 2:10. Now I'm in the waiting game as well. Let's hope to have news soon, and GOOD NEWS! We may be batch mates.
Greets!
Here in Argentina the ratio of male to females was 2:10. Now I'm in the waiting game as well. Let's hope to have news soon, and GOOD NEWS! We may be batch mates.
Greets!
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