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How to apply to Korean Air
Where Korean Air recruitment stands today, what to prepare before you touch the form, and every stage between the application and the offer call.
Open-recruitment rounds typically once or twice a year, with additional intakes expected through 2026-27 as the Asiana integration standardises the combined crew force.
The application, stage by stage
- 01
Apply online during an open-recruitment window with standardized Korean CV, photos and language scores.
- 02
Document screening, followed by a first interview round with grooming and arm-reach check.
- 03
Second interview covering service scenarios, English and any bonus languages.
- 04
Medical examination and physical fitness/swimming verification.
- 05
Offer into the intern cabin crew program, with conversion review to permanent status within two years.
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 →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 →Korean and English
Korean Air requires Korean alongside English, which narrows the field considerably — make your level obvious on the CV.
Practise real questions →Check you qualify before you apply to Korean 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 Korean Air hiring cabin crew right now?
Periodic intakes. Open-recruitment rounds typically once or twice a year, with additional intakes expected through 2026-27 as the Asiana integration standardises the combined crew force.
How long does the Korean 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 Korean Air?
A one-page CV, a passport with unrestricted travel, education certificates and proof of any languages you claim. 208 cm arm reach on tiptoe replaces the old height rule; corrected vision standard; swimming test during training; Korean work authorization (recruitment targets Korean nationals).