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How to apply to Turkish Airlines
Where Turkish Airlines recruitment stands today, what to prepare before you touch the form, and every stage between the application and the offer call.
Large recruitment campaigns run through 2026 to crew the record aircraft order book; separate intakes for Turkish-national and foreign-language cabin crew.
The application, stage by stage
- 01
Apply online during an announced intake with photos and documents to specification.
- 02
Initial screening including height/weight-proportion check and document review.
- 03
English proficiency exam and Turkish diction/interview assessment.
- 04
Panel interview with HR and cabin crew management.
- 05
Medical at the designated aviation medicine center, security clearance, then invitation to training at the Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy.
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 →Turkish and English
Turkish Airlines requires Turkish alongside English, which narrows the field considerably — make your level obvious on the CV.
Practise real questions →Check you qualify before you apply to Turkish 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 Turkish Airlines hiring cabin crew right now?
Actively hiring. Large recruitment campaigns run through 2026 to crew the record aircraft order book; separate intakes for Turkish-national and foreign-language cabin crew.
How long does the Turkish 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 Turkish Airlines?
A one-page CV, a passport with unrestricted travel, education certificates and proof of any languages you claim. Able to swim; Turkish citizenship or right to work for the main pool; strict BMI/height-weight proportion check and full medical at the airline's aviation medical center.