Emirates proactively hire cabin crew who are multilingual, as communicating with passengers in their own language is considered a core part of Emirates signature hospitality. Emirates cabin crew are recruited from more than 130 countries and together speak more than 70 languages.
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When working for Emirates you'll have to relocate to their base in Dubai. This means that you'll have to be able to meet strict UAE employment visa requirements.
A Flight Attendant working in Emirates can earn a monthly base pay of AED4,430 ($1,206) or AED63.75 per hour ($17.36). As the industry recovers from the COVID-19 epidemic, Emirates remains the largest international airline, carrying 15.8 million passengers in 2020.
For seasoned flight attendants looking for earning potential, JetBlue, $103,000, and Alaskan Airlines, $113,000, are the highest paying airlines. Being a flight attendant can be a great long term career path.
The FAA (Federal Aviation Authority) and ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), the world's organization overseeing aviation, require all pilots flying under their organizations to have attained ICAO “Level 4” English ability. This means all pilots must speak, read, write, and understand English fluently.
Being attractive is not the only criterion for being a successful flight attendant. In fact, airlines place a greater emphasis on customer service skills and personality.
The salary trajectory of a Flight Attendant ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $43,957 per year and goes up to $52,306 per year for the highest level of seniority.