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How to apply to TAP Air Portugal
Where TAP Air Portugal recruitment stands today, what to prepare before you touch the form, and every stage between the application and the offer call.
Recruitment runs in occasional campaigns as fleet plans firm up around privatisation; openings appear on the TAP careers portal and via Portuguese aviation schools, usually requiring fluent Portuguese.
The application, stage by stage
- 01
Apply online during an open campaign with CV and language details in Portuguese.
- 02
Pass CV screening and online aptitude and English testing.
- 03
Attend a group assessment in Lisbon with dynamics and image assessment.
- 04
Complete a panel interview in Portuguese and English.
- 05
Pass the aeromedical exam, then complete initial safety and service training before line flying.
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 →Portuguese and English
TAP Air Portugal requires Portuguese alongside English, which narrows the field considerably — make your level obvious on the CV.
Practise real questions →Check you qualify before you apply to TAP Air Portugal
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 TAP Air Portugal hiring cabin crew right now?
Periodic intakes. Recruitment runs in occasional campaigns as fleet plans firm up around privatisation; openings appear on the TAP careers portal and via Portuguese aviation schools, usually requiring fluent Portuguese.
How long does the TAP Air Portugal 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 TAP Air Portugal?
A one-page CV, a passport with unrestricted travel, education certificates and proof of any languages you claim. EU right to work in Portugal, ability to swim, medical fitness certificate, and willingness to complete TAP's initial training in Lisbon.