Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, is recruiting now through its official Gulf Air Group careers portal. The latest vacancies include Bahrain-based Cabin Crew, Airbus A320 flight crew positions, and several head office roles in operations, engineering, transport and data analytics. Most of these openings close at the end of December 2026, and the Second Officer vacancy closes earlier, on 30th November 2026 — so interested candidates should apply online as early as possible.
Gulf Air has served the region since 1950 and continues to expand its fleet and network, which is why flight operations and cabin crew recruitment are active together. All applications for the vacancies below are submitted online through the airline’s official careers portal — there is no walk-in interview for these roles, and the airline never charges any fee at any stage of recruitment.
Available Job Vacancies:
- Cabin Crew — Bahrain (closing date: 31st December 2026)
- First Officer – Airbus A320 — Bahrain, Flight Operations (closing date: 31st December 2026)
- Second Officer – Airbus A320 — Bahrain (closing date: 30th November 2026)
- Officer – Transport — Bahrain
- Advisor – Employee Relations — Bahrain
- Aircraft Maintenance Technician — Bahrain
- Manager – System Operations — Bahrain
- Senior Analyst – Data Analytics — Bahrain
Job Requirements:
For Cabin Crew:
- Minimum high school education.
- Strong English communication skills; additional languages are an advantage.
- Ability to swim, good health and a customer-focused, well-groomed presentation.
For First Officer – Airbus A320:
- ICAO-recognised ATPL acceptable to the Civil Aviation Authority of Bahrain.
- Minimum 1,500 total flying hours including 250 hours on the Airbus A320 family and 500 hours on multi-crew jets — OR a minimum of 700 hours including 500 hours on the Airbus A320 family.
- ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 4 or above, current medical certificate and a no accident/incident certificate.
For ground and head office roles: relevant qualifications and experience in the specific field (transport operations, employee relations, aircraft maintenance, systems operations or data analytics) as described in each vacancy on the official portal.
Salary and Benefits:
Gulf Air does not publish fixed salary figures for these vacancies, so no amounts are quoted here. For pilot positions, the official vacancy describes a market-competitive, tax-free remuneration package with flying allowances, comprehensive medical insurance for employees and eligible dependants, travel benefits and career development opportunities. Cabin crew and ground staff packages are confirmed during the offer stage. Always verify the full package on the official vacancy page before applying.
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How To Apply:
Applications are accepted online only, through the official Gulf Air Group careers portal. Open the portal, select the vacancy you are interested in, read the full requirements carefully, and complete the application with your updated CV and the documents the vacancy requests (for flight crew this includes passport, licence, medical and logbook copies). Cabin crew applications close on 31st December 2026 and the Second Officer vacancy closes on 30th November 2026, but shortlisting can begin earlier — apply as soon as you are ready.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I apply for Gulf Air cabin crew jobs?
Apply online through the official Gulf Air Group careers portal before the closing date of 31st December 2026. Select the Cabin Crew – Bahrain vacancy, complete the application form and upload your CV and documents. There is no walk-in interview for this role.
What are the requirements for the A320 First Officer vacancy?
You need an ICAO-recognised ATPL acceptable to Bahrain’s Civil Aviation Authority, ICAO English Level 4 or above, a current medical, and either 1,500 total hours including 250 hours on the A320 family and 500 hours on multi-crew jets, or 700 hours including 500 hours on the A320 family. The closing date is 31st December 2026.
Does Gulf Air charge any recruitment fee?
No. Genuine Gulf Air recruitment is free and happens only through the official careers portal. If any person or agency asks you for money for a Gulf Air job, it is a scam — do not pay, and apply only through the official portal linked above.
Where are these Gulf Air jobs based?
All vacancies listed in this post are based at Gulf Air’s head office in Bahrain, including the cabin crew and flight crew positions.
