Is Qatar Airways hiring in 2026? Hiring paused. 2 verified openings with requirements and direct apply links. Checked against the official careers portal.
✓ Verified 10 Jun 2026: only the MPL Cadet Programme (Qatari nationals) is open on the careers portal. Direct-entry windows open periodically — check back.
Doha (DOH) · Cadet
Qatari nationals only · age 18+ · IELTS 6.0 · applications open to 30 Jun 2027. (Direct-entry FO/Captain windows currently closed on the portal.)
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Doha (DOH) · Direct Entry
Online application open · walk-in events worldwide (Nice, Bangkok, Tokyo & more on the portal).
Tax-free + furnished accommodation + medical
First Officer year 1: 98,000 · FO year 5: 121,000 · Senior Captain: 178,000
Indicative scales — verify against current published agreements. More on the salary explorer.
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