Aviationfly receives a lot of inquiries as to how to become a Pilot with Qatar Airways. Basically, the question lies on how Qatar Airways hires Pilots. To assist those who aspire to work with Qatar Airways, we have gathered the following information to help you familiarize and provide you background with all the essential information you would need as you prepare on becoming a Pilot with Qatar Airways.
Qatar Airways has 205 aircraft that includes 29 Airbus A320-200, 3 Airbus A321-200, 6 Airbus A330-200, 10 Airbus A330-300, 34 Airbus A350-900, 19 Airbus A350-1000, 10 Airbus A380, 30 Boeing 787-8, 7 Boeing 787-9, 9 Boeing 777-200LR, and 48 Boeing 777-300ER.
Moreover, the airline has unfulfilled orders for 23 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, 60 Boeing 777X, and 5 Boeing 777 freighters while for Airbus, Qatar Airways holds orders for 27 A350-1000, and 50 A321neo (source).
Qatar Airways has approximately 4000 pilots.
This page only intends to share any credible available information on how you can be a pilot with Qatar Airways. The information provided below is based on the official website of Qatar Airways. We have provided you with the information as accurately as possible. However, we highly encourage you to always check with Qatar Airways directly to keep updated on their hiring statutes, opening of pathway or cadet pilot programs, and additional requirements, if any.
There are two ways to become a Qatar Airways Pilot; one is a direct application to Qatar Airways (this is mostly done by experienced pilots) and another is through its Cadet Pilot Programme.
Apply as a licensed pilot directly to Qatar Airways
Assuming that you already hold a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) or Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL), you may apply directly to Qatar Airways as a First Officer. Please always check the airline’s website directly to learn about the minimum requirements to become a First Officer. As of this posting (August 2021), there is currently no information about this on Qatar Airways’ website.
On the other hand, if you are a highly and well-experienced Pilot, you may join Qatar Executive, a subsidiary of Qatar Airways, as a Captain with G650 Rating provided that you meet the following minimum requirements:
- Valid ICAO ATPL.
- Valid Instrument Rating.
- Valid Class 1 Medical.
- Last flight on Jet Aircraft must be within the last 12 months.
- ELP Level 4 or above.
- Not above 60 years of age at the time of joining Qatar Executive.
- A minimum of 5,000 hours total time on Aeroplanes.
- A minimum of 2,000 hours on Jet Aircraft.
- A minimum of 1,500 hours as Pilot-In-Command on Multi-Crew Jet Aircraft.
- Type Rated Candidates:
- A minimum of 500 hours on G650.
*Hours should not include simulator hours.
As of this writing (August 2021), Qatar Airways is hiring Captains with CG50 Rating. You may go directly to Qatar Airways to learn more about this job.
Join Qatar Airways Cadet Pilot Programme
Successful Cadet Pilots will graduate with a Multi-Crew Pilot License (MPL) and a Bachelor Degree in aviation.
Cadet Pilot Programme Benefits:
- Full support for tuition fees and other tuition costs.
- Monthly stipend while in college.
- Medical Insurance with International Coverage.
If interested, you may apply provided that you meet the following minimum requirements:
- Must be Qatari or have a Qatari mother.
- Must be aged between 18 and 26 years at the time of commencing the MPL course.
- Must have a Secondary School Education Certificate corresponding to Ministry of Education & Higher Education grading scale with an average of 75% or higher (Science Stream).
- Minimum IELTS score of 4.5 overall and no less than 4.5 in each component.
- Must Pass all the Placement Tests of Qatar Airways.
- Must pass the Qatar Airways interview.
- Must be able to obtain the QCAA class 1 medical.
- Must be able to obtain CID clearance.
You may also visit How can I join the Qatar Airways Pilot Training Program – a dedicated page for Qatar Airways Cadet Pilot Programme.
All information herein was obtained from Qatar Airways. Please always check their website to stay updated.
Qatar Airways Pilot Salary
Qatar Airways Pilots earn between $19,000 – $151,000 per year.
The Annual salary figure varies in the above range starting from a new first officer to a senior captain. Information was sourced from Career Explorer Guide.
Last Update: August 2021
Disclaimer
This page only intends to share any credible available information on how you can be a pilot with Qatar Airways. The information provided above is based on the official website of Qatar Airways. We have provided you with the information as accurately as possible. However, we highly encourage you to always check with the airlines directly to keep updated on their hiring statutes, opening of pathway or cadet pilot programs, and additional requirements, if any.
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