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How to apply to Ethiopian Airlines
Where Ethiopian Airlines recruitment stands today, what to prepare before you touch the form, and every stage between the application and the offer call.
Runs large trainee cabin crew intakes for Ethiopian nationals, most recently with application windows announced in August 2026; watch the official vacancies page as windows open for only a few days.
The application, stage by stage
- 01
Apply online (Addis Ababa residents) or in person at designated regional centres during the short announced registration window.
- 02
Document screening against education, height, arm-reach and age criteria.
- 03
English proficiency test and initial interview.
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Assessment including grooming check and panel interview at Ethiopian headquarters.
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Medical examination to Ethiopian CAA standards.
- 06
Several months of ab-initio training at the Ethiopian Aviation Academy before line flying.
Prepare these before you apply
A one-page cabin crew CV
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Build one free →Documents and right to work
Passport validity, work authorisation and education certificates get checked early — have scans ready.
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 Ethiopian Airlines
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 Ethiopian Airlines hiring cabin crew right now?
Periodic intakes. Runs large trainee cabin crew intakes for Ethiopian nationals, most recently with application windows announced in August 2026; watch the official vacancies page as windows open for only a few days.
How long does the Ethiopian Airlines 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 Ethiopian Airlines?
A one-page CV, a passport with unrestricted travel, education certificates and proof of any languages you claim. Female minimum height 158 cm with 212 cm arm reach, male 170 cm; medically fit to Ethiopian CAA standards; training completed at the Ethiopian Aviation Academy in Addis Ababa.