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YEs, I think EMirates plan to recruit for quite some time now, as they are expecting a large order of aircraft, and they constantly are expanding, and crew do leave etc...
I am not flying yet, but have been recruited by Emirates, and will start training in two months.
i come from a leadership and management background, and that was the exact question i asked the recruiters, whether can i get into recruiting and management, etc..
they are more than supportive, and when you actually fly, your leadership qualities become apparent to the SFS etc..and then you move up..i would say maybe 5 years?