Selection stages

1. Online application
2. Online psychometric / situational-judgement assessments
3. Assessment centre Day 1: technical/ATPL written test (~50 q), psychometric written tests, group exercise, competency interview (~1 h, two captains + senior HR)
4. Day 2: simulator evaluation

Tests

• Numerical (arithmetic, speed/distance/time)
• Verbal reasoning (true/false/cannot say, 22 min)
• Non-verbal/abstract reasoning
• ATPL technical quiz (~50 q)
• Group exercise (e.g. items to save from a burning house, choosing an aircraft for a new route)

Simulator check

A320; reports: takeoff and clean-up, visual circuit and crosswind landing, raw-data approaches into Bahrain OBBI 30R, low-visibility approach, engine failure at V1, single-engine go-around and landing

By rank

• Cadet: Gulf Aviation Academy integrated pathway for Bahraini nationals.
• Captain: A320 and B787 direct-entry captain roles open to expatriates.
• First officer: Second Officer and FO A320 roles Bahraini nationals only (2025 vacancy).

Interview questions

Motivation

1. Why Gulf Air, and why Bahrain?

Company and industry

1. What do you know about the Gulf Air fleet, and when could you start?

Personal and CV

1. If you could choose, which aircraft would you like to fly?

Competency and CRM

1. Tell us about a time someone disagreed with you.

Technical

1. Explain A320 normal, alternate and direct law.

Maths

1. Quick mental arithmetic questions.