Etihad Airways to host major global Cabin crew Recruitment drive

Etihad Airways, the award-winning national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is hosting a major recruitment drive globally, seeking individuals with outstanding hospitality experience to join the airline’s World Leading Cabin Crew.

The international recruitment days will take place in 19 different cities across Australia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa including the United Kingdom, France, Slovakia, Tunisia and South Africa. 

Applicants interested in attending the recruitment days and joining the airline’s award-winning team of cabin crew should register in advance by visiting www.etihad.com/cabincrewrecruitment.

Linda Celestino, Etihad Airways’ Vice President Guest Service and Delivery, said: “In each of these cities we will be inviting up to 120 of the strongest candidates with remarkable hospitality skills to join us at the recruitment days to support the operational growth of our airline including the arrival of new, next-generation fleet this year.”

Alongside providing candidates with comprehensive information about living in Abu Dhabi and the dynamics of working with guests at 30,000 feet, the airline will also conduct an in-depth assessment process.

“On the back of our recently launched ‘Choose Well’ brand campaign, these open days are more than just a recruitment drive.

We hope to attract talented and enthusiastic men and women globally, to inspire and help them kick-start a tremendous career opportunity and life experience in the UAE with us,” adds Ms Celestino.

Successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive training program in Abu Dhabi, which includes all aspects of cabin safety and service delivery. The training will be conducted at Zayed Campus, the airlines training academy.

Cabin crew are provided with a tax-free income, company medical insurance, concessional travel benefits, transport, uniforms, fully furnished company accommodation in Abu Dhabi, and discounts on food and beverage and leisure activities in the fresh and vibrant surroundings of the capital of the UAE.

International cabin crew recruitment days

    London – January

    Dublin – January

    Bratislava (Slovakia) – February

    Bucharest (Romania) – February

    Belgrade (Serbia) - February

    Beirut – February

    Athens - March

    Cairo – April

    Johannesburg – April

    Cape Town – May

    Tunis (Tunisia) – May

    Australia – June

    Milan and Rome – June

    Barcelona and Madrid – June

    Paris – July

    Abu Dhabi – September, October, November, December, January 2020

    Amman – September

    Amsterdam – October

Etihad re-launches Aviation Training Academy

Etihad Aviation Training, part of Etihad Aviation Group, has relaunched its aviation training organisation under a new name, as it seeks to tap into rising demand for industry training worldwide.

“The growth of the business will mirror the expansion of the global training market and we are excited about our expanding portfolio of programmes and products. These services are accessible to Etihad Airways and now, for the first time, to external customers,” said Tony Douglas, group chief executive of Etihad Aviation Group, which owns Abu Dhabi’s flag carrier Etihad Airways.

Etihad Aviation Training was previously known as Etihad Flight College. It offers a range of training products and services, including airline training, type rating, cabin crew safety training, instructor training and cadet programmes, as well as aircraft maintenance training, and is one of the largest training facilities in the Middle East.

The business currently has 10 full-flight simulators in operation, while two additional devices will arrive later this year, including the first Airbus A350-900 simulator and a third Boeing 787-9 simulator.

This will enable Etihad Aviation Training to take advantage of increasing global training demand, particularly from within the GCC, Europe, Indian sub-continent, Africa and Southeast Asia, Etihad said.

Dubai’s flag carrier Emirates has also enhanced its training operations lately. It opened the Emirates Flight Training Academy close to Al Maktoum International Airport during Dubai Air Show last November.

Etihad Aviation Training’s packages offer access to the Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) and Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) programmes delivered from the company’s Flight Training Organisation based in Al Ain.

“By expanding and redeveloping our facilities within the UAE, we are able to offer a one-stop solution to our customers – from individual pilots to global airlines, and I’m confident that we will grow to become a globally recognised aviation training centre,” said Captain Paolo La Cava, director of Etihad Aviation Training.

Etihad Aviation Group’s UAE National Cadet Pilot Training programme has to date trained 231 UAE nationals, 91 of whom are active flight crew in Etihad today, with further 200-plus cadets continuing through the programme during 2018-2022, the group said.

UAE airlines announce New vacancies for Cabin crew, Pilot, Ground staff

UAE-based airlines announced recently that they’re opening hiring opportunities for a number of positions, including flight attendants and pilots.Among those hiring, Emirates Airlines confirmed that it is looking to expand its cabin crew team, while flydubai just announced that it is hiring pilots, and the positions are open to candidates based in the UAE and other markets as well. Other roles have also popped up at Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways, which is currently recruiting for a number of positions on the ground.

“Emirates hires talent from around the world in order to meet its operational requirements. We are currently inviting applications from candidates to join our cabin crew team,” an Emirates spokesperson told. Applicants are encouraged to visit the airline’s careersportal for up to date information.

A cabin crew position at Emirates offers a tax-free starting salary of approximately Dh9,500 per month, and applicants who want to join the team need to have at least a high school diploma to qualify. The airline announced last month that it is buying at least 36 new A380s.

Overall, analysts say that airlines will continue to be conservative in recruiting new talent, especially for roles not related to customer service, as they face tough competition with global industry players.

“We are well positioned geographically, but our competition is global, international and technological advances. So, airlines and aviation-related companies will need to be conservative in hiring non-customer/passenger facing roles,” added Kelly, who works as senior client partner and global co-lead for civil aviation practice in Europe, Middle East and Africa – Asia Pacific, at Korn Ferry.

Vacancies at Etihad, flydubai

Kelly said the positions in demand these days at aviation companies are for IT and tech-savvy professionals or so-called “holistic IT talent” that can work with mobile apps, cybersecurity, data analytics, business intelligence and social media.There are also opportunities for commercial talent, as well as engineering and maintenance personnel at all levels.

At Etihad Airways, the positions available so far this month include finance officer, online sales, head of customer engagement and data insights manager, which are all based in the UAE.For other markets, there are vacancies for guest services agent and chief commercial officer in Seychelles; digital sales manager in Sydney, Australia, cargo supervisor in Rome, Italy and sales representative in Delhi, India. The airline has so far not announced vacancies for cabin crew positions.

In 2016, Etihad said it would freeze the hiring of non-operational employees but would continue to add new pilots, cabin crew and engineers.

At flydubai, vacancies have just opened for first officer and captain

New Job openings in UAE Based Airlines Emirates and Etihad

UAE-based airlines - Emirates and Etihad - are looking for pilots and first officers for their ever-expanding fleet of aircraft. Both airlines consistently feature among the best carriers across the world, and it's no surprise that they are looking for the very best to fly them into the skies.

Etihad Airways

Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways posted some job positions, including that of aircraft captain, first officer and flight instructor.

Etihad Airways began operations in 2003, and in 2014 carried 14.8 million passengers. From its Abu Dhabi base, Etihad Airways flies to or has announced plans to serve 111 passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas. The airline has a fleet of 117 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, and more than 200 aircraft on firm order, including 71 Boeing 787s, 25 Boeing 777-X, 62 Airbus A350s and 10 Airbus A380s, according to the website.

The vacancies are for A320, B777 and B787 services.

A captain for passenger A320, B777 and B787 will get a starting monthly salary of Dh35,200 a month and an annual salary increment of 2 percent. Meanwhile, a first officer flying a passenger A320, B777 and B787 will take home Dh26,000 every month and an annual salary increment of 2 percent.

Captains and first officers with passenger services get 42 days of annual leave every year, and flight duty allowance of Dh40 per flying hour.

All captains and first officers will get life and accident insurance, staff travel benefits, and end of service benefits. They are also eligible for housing allowance up to Dh160,000 per year and allowance of Dh36,000 for primary education and Dh50,400 for secondary education of up to 4 children.

Emirates Airlines

Emirates is one of the fastest-growing airlines in the world, operating a modern fleet of over 200 wide-bodied aircraft across a global network of more than 155 destinations across six continents.  Emirates is also the world's largest operator for the Boeing 777 and Airbus 380.  According to a job posting on the Emirates website, the airline is looking for captains and first officers for Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft.

The vacancies are for A380 and B777 passenger, and B777 Skycargo freighter.

A captain for passenger A380 and B777 will get a total monthly salary of Dh58,770 tax-free (accommodation allowance included), while a B777 Skycargo freight captain will earn Dh47,875 tax-free (accommodation allowance included) per month.

A first officer flying a passenger A380 or B777 will take home a total salary Dh44,450 (tax-free, accommodation allowance included) every month, while a first officer with the freight services will earn Dh35,935 tax-free (accommodation allowance included) monthly.

Captains and first officers with passenger services get 42 days of annual leave every year, while those associated with the freight services get only 12 days a year.

Looking at the roster, captains and first officers with passenger services get minimum eight days off a month and work on average 800-900 hours every year.

Those associated with freight services have '28 days on/13 days off' roster and work on average 500-600 hours yearly.

All captains and first officers will get life and accident insurance, medical and dental coverage, and loss of licence insurance.

They also get chauffeur drive facility, platinum discount cards, company uniforms and dry cleaning.