Selection stages

1. Online application and CV screening
2. Online assessment: cognitive test (~36 q / 30 min) + personality questionnaire (~200 items); some report a video interview
3. Online panel interview (two captains + HR) in some campaigns
4. Assessment in Doha/roadshow Day 1: company/country intro, ATPL/type exam on iPad (20-50 q), technical interview built on a flight package or weather scenario, psychology/HR 'tell me about a time' interview; result letter at end of day
5. Day 2: simulator assessment
6. Final board, QCAA Class 1 medical and background checks

Tests

• Cognitive battery (Test Partnership-style or Talent Q-style, )
• Personality questionnaire
• ATPL / aircraft-type multiple choice on iPad (~50 q)

Simulator check

Type-rated candidates on own type (B787/A320/B777/A350 ), ~1-2 h: normal departure, quick return for an abnormal (e.g. forward cargo fire), engine failure after V1 with single-engine handling, raw-data ILS, go-around; OTHH 34R used in one 2025 report

By rank

• First officer: Direct-entry FO and captain go through the same assessment; questions not split by level in sources.

Interview questions

Motivation

1. Why Qatar Airways?

Personal and CV

1. Tell us about your aviation career so far.
2. Where do you work at the moment?

Competency and CRM

1. Tell us about a time you stepped in to help a fellow crew member.
2. Tell us about a time you deviated from an SOP.

Technical

1. Using the flight plan, weather, MEL and NOTAMs provided, brief us on this flight and answer follow-up questions.

Company and industry

1. What do you know about the Qatar Airways fleet (A350, B777, B787, A380, A321neo, B777-9 on order)?

Other

1. Do you have any questions for us?