How to get shortlisted for Emirates cabin crew?

To be considered for Emirates cabin crew you'll need to be:
  1. Fluent in written and spoken English (additional languages are an advantage)
  2. A natural team player with a personality that shines.
  3. At least 160cm tall and able to reach 212cm high.
  4. Able to meet the UAE's employment visa requirements.




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Landing a job with Emirates was most definitely not going to be easy. 200,000 applications are received by Emirates every year but only 20,000 Cabin Crew work for the airline. Do the math. The odds were definitely stacked against me.

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Group tests are a good way where Emirates recruiters can see and tell if your communication skills, team leadership, problem solving, decision making and handling conflicts with each other are a good culture and team fit for the Emirates cabin crew role.

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Application Submitted Online: Emirates tell candidates that if they don't receive a response within 6 weeks then their application has not been successful. However, your Submission Status could give you clues as to the success of your application way before this deadline.

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The competition for jobs at Emirates is typically high, as the company is one of the largest and most well-known airlines in the world, with a global reputation for luxury and quality.

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On average, Emirates flight attendants make between $36,000 and $53,000 a year when they first start at the airline. Some differences between Emirates and other airlines is that Emirates provides free accommodations for all crew members, including flight attendants.

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Pay Scale for Grade II (entry level): Basic monthly salary, tax free in the UAE - AED 4,430 (1 US$=approx AED 3.673). Flying pay on an hourly basis - AED 63.75 paid between chocks off and chocks on. Flying pay is paid in the month following accrual.

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Any marks or blemishes which are covered by a uniform are totally fine. This means that the face, neck, arms and wrists should ideally be clear of scars or birthmarks – even if you would usually wear a watch that covers them.

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For aspiring flight attendants, Delta Air Lines, ranked by its employees as one of the best places to work, is also one of the most difficult places to get a job. It's harder to get invited to Delta flight attendant training than it is to get into Harvard University.

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Steps to Take to be a Flight Attendant
It's difficult and can take a long time. Airlines can take 3-6 months to get through the hiring process, that's if your resume makes it through the first cut. Intense Competition. We estimate there are 1 – 1.5 million flight attendant applications for 5,000 – 10,000 jobs.

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Cabin crew interviews are demanding and there are lots of interview stages to pass. Speaking with the recruiter is the one chance a candidate has to really impress.

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To ensure the highest safety, security, and customer service standards, all Emirates cabin crew are required to undergo a comprehensive eight-week long training programme at the Emirates Aviation College Cabin Crew Training.

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Although Emirates do not officially have a policy on reapplying for cabin crew after rejection, it is advised that you wait a few months before reapplying.

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