Emirates, the world's largest international airline, is looking for Maltese candidates to join its multinational cabin crew team. The Dubai-based airline is holding a Cabin Crew recruitment Open Day today at Salini Resort Hotel & Spa, Salina Bay, St Paul's Bay.
The airline is looking for both women and men to fill the new positions which have been created due to the continued growth of the airline, including the recent addition of new routes on the Emirates network as well as additional aircraft.
Cabin crew are offered an entire employment package, which includes a variety of benefits such as a tax-free income, free high standard shared accommodation in Dubai, free transport to/from work, medical and dental cover as well as exclusive discounts on shopping and leisure activities in Dubai.
It also offers attractive concessional travel benefits for cabin crew as well as their families and friends, particularly advantageous as Emirates' growing global network offers many travel opportunities across the airline's six continents-spanning network.
There are a number of criteria that need to be filled in order to be considered. These include that applicants are at least 21 years of age at the time of joining and have an arm reach of 212cm when standing on tiptoes.
Further information about the requirements for the selection process as well as cabin crew starting salary and benefits can be found at http://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/cabin-crew/.
Paul Fleri Soler, Country Manager for Emirates in Malta commented about what the airline is looking for from interested applicants, "Our cabin crew are recognized as open-minded, helpful, friendly and service-oriented, which is what we need from candidates. This open day is a great opportunity for Maltese candidates to get their career off to a flying start."
"Applicants should come to the open day with an up-to-date CV in English and a recent photograph. Although not mandatory candidates are encouraged to apply on-line prior to attending the event. Candidates will need to come prepared to spend the full day at the venue if required. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of timings for further assessments and interviews," added Mr Fleri Soler.
Emirates currently flies to over 158 destinations in 86 countries/territories operating a modern fleet of 274 all wide-body aircraft. The airline is the largest global operator of the Boeing 777 and the Airbus A380 aircraft. Emirates offers candidates an outstanding career opportunity, in-depth training as well as an unmatched cultural exposure working within a truly international team from over 135 nationalities including 60 cabin crew from Malta.
Emirates has been operating in Malta since 1998 and connects passengers to more than 158 destinations and hidden treasures across six continents, operating a daily service between Malta and Dubai, on board one of the most modern fleet of aircraft in the world.
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