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How to apply to Riyadh Air
Where Riyadh Air recruitment stands today, what to prepare before you touch the form, and every stage between the application and the offer call.
Large-scale global recruitment events running through 2026 across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America ahead of rapid fleet deliveries.
The application, stage by stage
- 01
Apply online for a recruitment event in your region via the Riyadh Air careers portal.
- 02
CV screening and invitation to an in-person assessment day.
- 03
Assessment day with reach test, group exercises, English evaluation and grooming check.
- 04
Final interview with the talent acquisition and cabin crew leadership team.
- 05
Offer, medical, background checks and Saudi visa processing before joining training in Riyadh.
Prepare these before you apply
A one-page cabin crew CV
Screened in seconds, often by software first. Lead with customer-facing experience and state languages honestly.
Build one free →Photos to exact specification
Gulf carriers require full-length and passport-style photos in business attire. Photos that break the spec get applications rejected before a human reads a word.
CV & photo guide →Assessment day readiness
The group exercise eliminates more candidates than the interview. Know how assessors score behaviour before you walk in.
Assessment day guide →English fluency
Every airline in our index tests spoken and written English. Practise the interview out loud, not in your head.
Practise real questions →Check you qualify before you apply to Riyadh Air
Answer five questions about your age, reach, tattoos, languages and documents — we check them against every airline's published requirements and show you exactly where you stand.
Frequently asked questions
Is Riyadh Air hiring cabin crew right now?
Actively hiring. Large-scale global recruitment events running through 2026 across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America ahead of rapid fleet deliveries.
How long does the Riyadh Air application process take?
Expect roughly 4-12 weeks from application to a decision, plus training and — for international bases — visa processing before your first flight. Silence beyond about six weeks usually means an unsuccessful file.
What documents do I need to apply to Riyadh Air?
A one-page CV, a passport with unrestricted travel, full-length and passport-style photos to the airline's exact specification, education certificates and proof of any languages you claim. Able to swim; medical fitness; Saudi employment visa (iqama) arranged by the airline.