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19 March 2024

Emirates, Etihad hiring in October

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By Shuchita Kapur

UAE’s two biggest airlines Etihad and Emirates will be hiring aggressively in the month of October.

Each week of the month will see at least one hiring and recruitment day offering many opportunities to those interested.

Etihad is hosting a major recruitment drive globally, seeking individuals to join their cabin crew. The international recruitment days will take place in 12 different cities in five countries including Italy, Germany, Japan, Morocco and Tunisia.

In Abu Dhabi, the airline will also hold recruitment days on October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, and open days for food and beverage managers and inflight chefs on October 13 and 27.

Likewise, Emirates has a packed hiring calendar next month. Recruitment days are planned in Toronto, Vancouver, Buenos Aires, Melbourne and Brisbane, among other cities.

Some of these events are walk-in whereas others are only by invitation and for these the applicants need to register. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for the actual day.

On the salary and benefits front, Emirates provides shared cabin crew accommodation with own bedroom. Profit sharing schemes, exchange rate protection scheme, professional specialist allowances also make up a part of the package. However, these benefits depend upon the role and/or applicant’s unique personal circumstance.

Transportation to and from the airport and other standard non-cash elements like annual leave, leave tickets, end of service gratuity, medical and insurance form a part of the package. On leaving the company, an employee is entitled to an end of service gratuity or provident scheme payment, whichever is higher.

Education support allowance is given to staff in more senior positions and eligible UAE National and GCC citizens are enrolled into their respective government pension scheme, with employee and company contributions payable.

Etihad Airlines also promises to offer a “fantastic tax-free salary which is competitive within the industry and reviewed on a regular basis.”

Besides this, free accommodation is provided in a modern shared fully-furnished apartment, with your own private facilities. “Everything is provided for you to ensure that you have a safe, secure and comfortable home in Abu Dhabi,” mentions the airline.

Transportation from accommodation to the airport for flight duties is given and then to bring you back home again after your flight.

The cabin crew members have access to Etihad swimming pools, health clubs and fitness centres at no cost, and reduced rate massage, hairdressing and beauty treatments to keep you looking your best.

Leading airline travel benefits include unlimited personal travel at special rates, an annual leave ticket and generous concessions for family and friends to use. Free private medical insurance and life/accident insurance is also included.

Successful candidates will also be entitled to an annual leave of 30 days besides special discounts at restaurants, shops, hotels and leisure facilities across the UAE and the region.

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