VVIP Flight Attendant Position

[Panama Jack]

Saw the following ad in one of the local papers. Maybe of interest to some local cabin crew:

PRIVATE AVIATION POSITION

FEMALE CABIN CREW MEMBERS REQUIRED

For VVIP Private owned Boeing 767

Only those with previous flying experience should apply.

Applicant must be FEMALE 21-37 years old and be able to complete a one month trial period on board.

Successful applicants will enjoy the following benefits:

- Excellent Salary
- Full medical insurance
- Work one month on one month off
- Be based in Europe or the Middle East
- 5* Accommodation stop-overs
- Business Class Travel to and from work

Contact us now be emailing a full CV with full length picture, for the attention of "The Human Resources Director" to: [email protected] [sic]

All applications must be received by no lather than 15th April 2007

Interviews will be held in Dubai from 23rd until 27th April 2007. Summer dates in London. Venues to be advised.

[Desert Nomad]

I would be careful with this lot. They can't even spell aviation in their e-mail address...:\

[aunt sally]

Could be wrong sounds like Kalair

[flyer306]

It is Kalair, has anyone got more information on them?

[boeingcrap]

Basic salary 23,500dhms:=

[R&F]

Dear all,

Anyone got email or contact person of Kalair??

Panama Jack, is the email on your post is correct?

Thanks guys....

R&F

[ZQN]

I think Panama Jack got the address wrong. On the www.aircrewmagazine.com web site they have it as [email protected]

[Panama Jack]

The e-mail address was copied verbatim from the classified ad, hence the annotation "[sic]"

[brailsaj]

Is that 23,500 dhs a month? I had heard it was 4000 pounds/$10,000USD p/mnth? Hmmmm .... :)

[GAGing in Bahrain]

Is it me or does anyone else smell something rotten?? :ooh: Why would a "VVIP" airline be using a free email address like Gmail? :confused: sound's squirrelly to me.....

[Desert_Storm]

Well, if they are paying U.S.$ 10.000, wouldn't mind to apply for the position; too bad they only accept female cabin crew otherwise it'd be a good chance for all of the B-767 guys (including me of course). God help us all mates!!!!!:yuk:

[mutt]

GAGing in bahrain,

I wouldnt describe KALAIR as an airline as they only operate the 767, its therefore not surprising that they dont have a HR department to control applications, using a GMAIL address, they can cancel it as soon as they have recruited the required person.

Are they really paying $8k?

Mutt

[flybee]

does anyone know anything about eagle aviation based in jeddah.....(flight attendant position) ??? thx for any reply

[leece25]

Hey everyone,

Here's some info abut Kalair I can give you with %100 certainty....

*Kalair is a private aviation company which is wholly owned and serves the personal aviation needs of one of the leading members of the Saudi Royal Family, who is also a member of the Saudi government. The crew carry HRH and his immediate family all over the world to various destinations

*The salary for trial is £3500.00 per month, if offered a full time position a salary will be discussed with you that will exceed this amount. This salary is paid directly into your bank account every month even though you will only work six months of the year. The crew members also have full BUPA medical insurance which covers you world wide. You will be permitted to have one free phone call home per week or per new destination and all laundry cost will be covered by the company

*The crew all leave airside together and book in to a five start hotel until their next duty which could be anything form one day to two/three weeks

*The uniform that the girls wear is a black trouser suit, if selected for a trial you will be required to provide your own suit and if offered a full time position all uniform requirements will be provided for you which will also include luggage.

Hope this helps!

[Tecks]

I noticed they had ads out for flight attendants in October, are they still looking?

[flyca86]

HI guys...i was thinking to apply to this company...money seems very good..and is it true that you can be based in europe???

please anyone got the e-mail address where to send the cv now???

tnx very much for any reply

have a safe flight
xxxx

[candyfloss15]

you apply to [email protected] good luck

[olly Mc Bride]

:ok:I completed a trial for Kalair last year, I didnt get offered a full time position but a girl who worked after me did (lucky her). The experience I gained there helped me secure a job with another company. I was told at the interview that it may only be for a month which I took at face value. They are a very professional company to work for, I would jump through hoops to get a full time position with them. The salary is £3500 for the months trial which goes up to £4200 if you get a full time contract, we also got fantastic tips. There is nothing that I can personally say against this set up, any negative feed back I have read must be from those wannabes who either didnt get a trial or offered freelance work which I hear they are now recruiting for, sounds like sour grapes to me!!! Since joining the private sector I have worked for a few companies who advertise the same benefits as Kalair but once you join they fall back on their promises, not paying on time, lowering the salary and asked to wear ridiculous uniforms which bearly cover your backside. I would say if any of you get a chance of a months work go for it, some of the girls I know have been called back many times on a freelance basis and from what I hear those are the ones who have been offered full time jobs.:D

[Tecks]

Olly,

How did ypu make contact with them?

[olly Mc Bride]

Hi
I got Kalair's recruitment e-mail address from aviation job search, it is [email protected] HR Manager is Helen Cobb. The address previously printed was an error from the web site host, I contacted them and they gave me the correct address.
I was interviewed in London by Helen at the Sheraton Hotel in Knightsbridge, she apparently has been with the company for 15 years or so, she was very nice, it was all very relaxed but she certainly grilled me, certainly not a push over!!!. Good luck, I see they are now looking for chefs.

[olly Mc Bride]

Yes I admit it did sound a bit dodgy but I contacted the web site host and they said it was an error on their side. The correct address is [email protected] good luck to anyone contacting them they are well worth the persuit.

[FlyingChef]

Hi Olly,

I sent my application into Kalair on the 22nd of Dec and sent another follow up letter on the 6th of Jan. I still haven't heard anything back. Does this mean my chances are no longer good or do they just take a while to respond. I notice the ad says that interviews are in London in Jan, should I give up? I really want this job but would it be too much if I sent her another follow up letter?

I'm applying for the chef position. Do you know what specifics they are seeking for the position?

Any information, tips, or suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks you so much!

[racheldebuitleir]

Are they currently recruiting cabin crew? I've been searching google for any more info on the company but can't find anything.

[driftdown]

FLYING CHEF


I know of some people who have been interviewed and although the company name was not mentioned, the set up is as they described so I am sure it is the same.

I believe the interview is pretty intense, and the guys who were successful were asked to prepare a meal (3 courses) with different mains I think. There was not much in the way of direction for this and I think the aim was to prepare international cuisine and not arabian orientated. This was eaten by the interveiwer and her husband and they reviewed and critisised what was prepared.

The standard appears to be extremely high. I think those that were successful (towards end 2008) were going to be offered a temporary position and if successful, taken on permanently. The guys I know all had steady jobs and the lure of the position and salary was tempered by the fact that at the end of the trial period if not successful it would have been back looking for work.

Sorry it is not more informed, hope it is of interest.

[ipek1]

Hi Guys,

I have been working as a premium crew in Dubai and very much interested to go for a good private jet. Actually want to do 1 month off and 1 month off or something similar. I wonder about Prince Waleed's new flying palace! Anybody has an idea how can I contact with them? or another royal family jets with good conditions... Please help:confused:

[ipek1]

:sad:

Thanks for warning. Guess lots of things going on there but I have decided to go for all since lots of things going on here as well underneath the cushion believe me unfortunately! I am very much appreciate if anyone knows Prince Waleed's jets contact info

[AbuK]

I spent 3 years in VVIP in KSA hence know the market there very well.

If you are adamant about working for Al Walid bin Talal then contact KHC in RUH, I probably have some direct contacts there but I'll need to sift trhrough 1000s of business cards that are all in various bags!

I would strongly urge you to speak to people there, he is very particular about this staff, their appearance, boots etc nevertheless many FAs there are very happy.

You'd need to like RUH though as word is he is reducing his travel at present.

Why him in particular, trhere are many operators out there?

[ipek1]

Dear AbuKa,

Thanks very much for your reply:)

I would love to contact with that people you have advised but I am not sure in which way I should contact. Through phone, mail or?? Also I do not have any contact numbers or adresses:sad:

I would very much appreciate if you can find some contact people for me:confused:

Besides, I know lots of other private jets probably there but I am curious of royal family, very interested to work for a really different atmosphere and I am always a big fan of him from TV and news:O

Can you help??

Ipek

[AbuK]

I'll see what I can dig up, but it may take some time!

In the meantime try contacting his HQ in RUH +966 1 211 1111 they should put you through to aviation division or give you the number. Hope you are think skinned as he is very particular on the sorts of FAs he wants in the cabin.

Do you have VVIP experience already?

How about NJME? I used to work with them and the rotation for FAs is great?

[AbuK]

Also try NAS and Sam Air in RUH the former operate many RF aircraft (NAS Applicant System - Login (http://www.nasaviation.com/nasjobs/login.asp)), the latter operate for a senior Prince though I'm unsure as to where they recruit from, try Zenon and the other usual resources

[sandbunny]

Try Presidential Flight, Abu Dhabi - they are recruiting right now. (ex Amiri Flight)

[fernhen]

I notice that Kalair have an advertisment for cabin crew on aviation job search web site. They are looking for temp and freelance crew. I heard from a friend that they have recruited one full time chef apparently the head chef from Buckingham Palace!!! The standard for this company is very high but hey they are the best payers so they can afford to recruit the best!
There seems to be a change over in crew as one of the crew members is getting married and another returned to Aussie. My pals have applied and one of them has an interview set up for London, she did make sure she sent in a really prof picture of herself which may have helped. good luck everyone!:ok::D:ok:

[ipek1]

Hi guys!

Anybody has any information about Kalair? Is it a safe operator? How is the conditions, especially salary? Where is the base and is it like a month on and off schedule?

[fernhen]

The work conditions for Kalair are probably the best in the private sector. They work one month on and one month off, starting salary is around 3.500 British pounds, the senior girls are on 5K per month AND it is TAX FREE. They get flown business class to and from work AND I heard they get good tips. oh and they also state they get Bupa medical insurance. The girls that get offered a full time position and who have been there a while all own their own houses and are on to buying 2nd properties abroad. Ive heard that the principal is really nice but very picky and that the girls are all like family which makes a change from the cut throat companys that most of us seem to work for!

[fernhen]

Why are you waiting for info after the interviews, why dont you apply, my friend has 4 years experience with Emirates but no private flying experience. Her interiview is in London mid July. email address [email protected] goodluck!

[mysza]

thnx
i did apply....
but i dont think i have enough expierence (2yrs) and for sure i dont have "the look" of private cc :sad:
plus i'm not Eng native speaker and I heard they prefer them...:{
well, i'm just curious :}
soo keep me posted :}

[CL 604]

Hello,

Thanks for all the infos!
You said your friend left Kalair bcos she got married.. Does that means they taking only single girl? or can we be married??

Thanks for your reply..;)

[shane000]

Marybeee3, can you tell me how long you had to wait until to heard back from Kalair about your interview, once you emailed them your CV?
Thanks so much.

[mysza]

let us know how it went
keeping fingers crossed for u:ok:
i didnt get reply :{
oh, well....

[DownIn3Green]

The thing to remember about KALAIR or any other Mid-East VVIP Op is never mention the name of the "principal"...

Everyone "in the know" knows already knows who he is, and his name doesn't need to be mentioned...

As a veteran of 4 yrs + of VVIP PIC flying, take my advice...it's a great life, the company mentioned I believe used to be flying what was "THE" Kingdom aircraft and it was the job to have...they probably are still known as that...

Don't mention names...especially that of the "Principal"...and BTW...never talk about your adventures to hotel clerks or bartenders...."Loose lips sink ships"...

[flowertrip]

I had an interview with Kalair in Bahrain last week, i have not heard anything as yet but keeping my fingers crossed. sounds a great company - did anyone else hear back yet, im hoping no news is good news!!!:confused:

[flyme81]

Hey all!!

I've been working in the middle east for 4 years in comercial but am now desperatley trying to get into private...but i've noticed all interviews are for ladies..

Could anybody send me in the right direction.. Where can Male's apply for VVIP Crew and how? It would be greatly appretiated :O

:}Thanks a bunch :}

[flyme81]

Hi lady

Congrats on your interview!!

I was wondering if you could please tell me the steps i would need to follow to become a VVIP cabin crew ;-)

Thank you ;-)

[kellyflying]

HI ALL,

Im having an important interview with a private flying cie in the middle east and i never had any corporate flying experience, i only have almost 5 years flying experience with air canada and jets go and emirates, i only had a first class training without working as a first class flight attendant. i desperatly need somebody s help. About how is the interview is like ,, what kind of assessments and what should i need to know, i heard we have to do food presentations ..etc please can somebody tell me what should know, i definitly need this job, it will change my life to better stage , and i need it.

Thank you indeed and i appreciate sombodys help in the private industry .

All the best:ok:

Waiting :(

[mysza]

Kellyflying,

Is the interview 8th of July in DXB?

[kellyflying]

yes mysza, there is another one on the 12 th of july in dubai , do you have any idea of the assessment and how is it going to be.

thanks in advance.

[Haminha]

Is the one on the 12th for Kalair as well? NAS is interviewing in Dubai that same day.

And yes, please, tell us a little bit about the interview. Thanks!

[mysza]

it's NAS
it was supposed to be on 8&9 but was changed to 11&12...
sorry I dont know much
I am looking for more infos as well
just heard from friend who was flying there that it is not the best choice...:confused:
but I am not sure if she was working for FlyNas or Nas Aviation....
too many confusing infos :confused:
the interviews I did for private were similar:
dress to impress, smile, use nice language...
company presentation, group activities and interview (always the same questions)
but maybe this one is different?
sorry cant help
but good luck :ok:
and let us know how it went

[kellyflying]

hi Elle34, how was your interview, hope it was successfull.

[nog84]

Hi guys,


not sure if I am correct here.....I was told that NAS is owned by Kalair????

[mutt]

not sure if I am correct here.....I was told that NAS is owned by Kalair????

Its not owned by Kalair, although the owner of Kalair is a minority shareholder in NAS.....

Mutt

[nog84]

Thanks Mutt

[Klea]

Today got a chance to apply for Cabin crew position for Prince Walid in KSA. Do you guys have any info about flying for him except money? How is it like- flights and so on? How many days off and on? Is it really truth that hes not flying around that much-just a few times a year? :confused:

Any info will be very much appreciated :ok:

[mysza]

queen,
the recruitment is thru agency....
i'm not sure which one this time, but if you apply to all of them...:}
i heard the name but i'm not sure....
sorry I dont think anyone will share this info
but maybe i'm wrong :confused:

[mutt]

Have a look at this webpage....

Photo Search Results | Airliners.net (http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?aircraftsearch=&airlinesearch=&placesearch=&countrysearch=&adv_remark=&photographersearch=&emailsearch=&regsearch=hz-wbt7&cnsearch=&codesearch=&datesearch=&id=&yearsearch=&specialsearch=&specialsearch2=&sort_order=photo_id+desc&page_limit=15&thumbnails=&advanced_search=true&engine_version=6.0)

Then considering that these are countries where photography is permitted, draw you own conclusion about how much this aircraft flies :)

Mutt

[Klea]

Yap, agencies sometimes are good thing :p

[flybutterfly]

Just wondering if anyone knows which airline posted the ad regarding cc vacancy on Jobs in Dubai, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait | Search Job | Bayt.com (http://www.bayt.com) recently for kuwait.. If you did apply for it, did you receive by now any reply? Tks a lot!

[mysza]

I saw that ad...
but I am confused...
is it VIP operation? if it is shouldnt be there mentioned expierance?
and if it is commercial why the company name is a secret?
:confused:
let us know if they contact you
good luck....

[queen of the sky]

Thanks Mysa
Im on to something!!:)

[elisa4]

mmm this ad looks like it could be Wataniya, not entirely sure though...

[mysza]

yup,
i checked Wataniya site it looks like them (and they are recruiting),
bad luck they are doing only turnarounds..... :(
i dont understand why they are keeping the company name as a secret....

no probs queen, sorry couldnt help more
i hope you get it! :ok:

[ipek1]

Hi Guys,

Still looking for a decent address for prince waleed jet. anyone can help me??

Also appreciate if you give me some info about the name of the jets recruiting at the moment?

Thanks,

:confused:

[flybutterfly]

Hi

Anyone has any kind of info on majestic wings based in dubai? All I found were some news articles and their web page which is under construction. Dubai World Central Aviation City - Majestic Wings Private Airplane Charter - {Travel Daily News} (http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/26147-UAE-company-to-establish-FBO-at-DWC-Aviation-City)).

How about faisal aviation based in sharjah? I know there is another thread on this on pprune, but not much info to glue together.

Also, a bit confused:confused:....Is palm aviation a charter company (as mentioned on wikipedia) in dubai or merely a brokerage company as I gathered from their website?

thanks
brgds

[flyingprincess77]

Hi, do you know the address for Presidential Flight?

[sandbunny]

P.O. Box 689
Abu Dhabi
:ok:

[cindycrawford]

HI everyone,

does anybody have any info or contact ( email) for MIDROC company in Jeddah? I heard they are looking for a few girls now, so would like to try....
many many thanx,Cindy

[email4me]

Midroc aviation ?????

[sausagechops2010]

Hello

Does anyone know the kind of questions asked at the kalair interview? Also the likelihood of getting a full time job? I have an interview soon but work so don't know how to tackle the issue of one months trial?? Any suggestions? Also what happens if you have kids-would they allow you a year off and then are you able to return?

Any advice greatly appreciated

SC

[missdoo]

Does anybody know when they want you to send a "head and shoulders" photo of yourself, do they want a professional portrait kind of thing or would just a regular good photo do? And also should I be in uniform with hair up and looking like crew or more "normal" with hair down. HELP!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!

[leadingedge12]

I would love to apply but I only fly VVVIP or higher.

[Flyingwings79]

Hi everyone !!

I need some help from anyone..and is quite Urgent:\

I've just seen an adv about a position with Kalair either freelance or permanent pos. I worked as a freelance but not for a private company, does anyone knows how is the salary with a Private one??

The adv expires tomorrow :ugh:

Any info will be more than welcome!

Thanks;)

[ashlea]

"VVVIP or higher" .. that's a joke right?

[Tony Mabelis]

VVIP is the person sitting in flight deck left seat, "Higher" is to be found some where in the back.

[fatbus]

That just means she charges a higher price for her sevices.
BTW never heard of VVVIP.
What would the Queen be?

[Tony Mabelis]

Your Majesty.......and "we" are not impressed with "our" name being bandied about like this!

[Rki99]

Hi, do u think I can have moreinformation about VVIP CC? As I am applying to an airline at abu dhabi thks if you can send some info regarding interviews and profile it would be very helpful!! Thks again

[Flyingangle]

Hey Guys,

Can anyone tell me about how long do they take to hire in KALair?? :confused: