Which Foreign Airlines Hire Japanese Cabin Crew?
Many people in Japan dream of working for a foreign airline. They often start with one question: “Do these airlines really hire Japanese people?”
The short answer is yes, some do. But it changes from year to year. This post explains how to think about it.
Gulf airlines
Emirates and Qatar Airways are the best known. Both have Japanese crew, and both have hired from Japan and from other Asian countries in the past. Etihad Airways is a third option in the same region.
Asian airlines
Singapore Airlines is famous for its service. Other Asian airlines like Cathay Pacific also hire internationally. Each has its own rules about language, nationality and base.
Why hiring is not always open
Airlines hire when they need more crew. When flights are cut, hiring slows. When routes grow, hiring grows. So the best time to prepare is before an announcement, not after.
What most airlines look for
- Good English
- A warm, calm manner with people
- Willingness to live abroad
- Meeting the basic requirements published by each airline
Japanese strengths
Many Japanese applicants worry about their English. But service skill, politeness and attention to detail are real strengths. Airlines know this.
Where to start
Make a short list of the airlines you like. Then talk to us, and we will help you decide what to improve: English, confidence, knowledge of the industry.
Frequently asked questions
Gulf airlines such as Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways have had Japanese crew. Asian airlines such as Singapore Airlines also hire internationally. Hiring changes, so ask Crew Lounge what is open now and how we can land you that dream job.
It depends on the airline. Age, education and language rules differ, so ask us what applies to you.
No, but you need to be comfortable using English. Service skill, politeness and attention to detail are real strengths for Japanese applicants. Ask how our English classes can improve this skill.
Before hiring is announced, not after. Airlines open and close recruitment depending on their needs, so being ready early helps.
Talk with us
Crew Lounge in Malaysia is an IATA-accredited CA academy with Japanese-speaking staff. If you are unsure where to start, Contact us on LINE for a free consultation in English or Japanese.