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How to apply to flydubai
Where flydubai recruitment stands today, what to prepare before you touch the form, and every stage between the application and the offer call.
Rolling online recruitment and assessment days through 2026 as 737 MAX deliveries expand the network.
The application, stage by stage
- 01
Submit an online application with CV and photos to specification.
- 02
Complete a recorded video interview and English assessment.
- 03
Attend an assessment day in Dubai or a roadshow city with reach test and group exercises.
- 04
Final interview with the recruitment team.
- 05
Offer, medical, background checks and visa processing before joining training in Dubai.
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 flydubai
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 flydubai hiring cabin crew right now?
Actively hiring. Rolling online recruitment and assessment days through 2026 as 737 MAX deliveries expand the network.
How long does the flydubai 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 flydubai?
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 required; UAE residence visa sponsored by the airline.