Saudi Arabian Airlines - Wannabes & Recruitment
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H! do you guys know when are they hiring FAs here in the Philippines for this year? 
I really wanna apply as a cabin crew for this airline. Please keep me informed. Tnx
here is my e-mail [email protected]
I really wanna apply as a cabin crew for this airline. Please keep me informed. Tnx here is my e-mail [email protected]
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Hi. I flew with saudi arabian airlines as a cabin crew for 10 years and i had a fantastic time!! Of course there were several tough days. But i met some incredible people from all ova the world of all age groups. I have walked away from there with friends for life. The job is not easy but as long as you are willing to work hard, it can get quite rewarding. The salary varies according to your seniority and salary grade. But you can safely start off with approx $1500 US. Cash in hand. You dont pay taxes. You dont pay rent. You dont pay for utilities. All you pay for is your own personal expenses. That is pretty decent amount to start with. Of course you need to be really focussed and start saving from day one and you will manage to keep aside a sizeable amount when you choose to quit. But and thats only a BUT if you are determined to. Else its all too easy to head to the souk and blow it all up in one shot!!!
You get aprrox 5 days off in a month and one month off in a year. In a “reserve” or standby month you can get about 8 days off. You can use these days to travel or stay back in the kingdom. Yes there is a curfew in the compound you live in. You have to be bak approx by 1 am now i believe and you are allowed to leave again by 6 am now i believe. In my time it was midnight curfew and 7 am allowed back out.
The only social life you going to have is the one you make. So depending on the people you meet and choose to hang out with, you could either be partying hard!! Yes partying hard or you spend some lovely days at the beaches or you just remain housebound. Its your choice. You can either use this job to earn your money and save up hard and party/holiday in your time off in your home country or elsewhere or you can just blow it all up in shopping etc. Again your choice.
Jeddah is not a bad place to live in. Besides you are hardly there. The little time you have there is mostly used to rest and do your chores and you are back out again. Its does get a little a bitchy amongst the gals but so long as you do your job and do it well...trust me, people around you will appreciate that and you wont really get much shyte coming your way. The most important thing here is that you want to be a cabin crew and you understand what the job entails and you can perform it well. If you are going to use this job to find a new boyfriend/husband or look for greener pastures, you might be in for a rude shock. Not to say that you dont meet some great people to date. You do and some of you may even marry them...))))
But yes, you do have to work your butt off. Which you will do elsewhere as well. And you will pick up skills that will help you with the rest of your life. Good luck to all those that choose to head there.
You get aprrox 5 days off in a month and one month off in a year. In a “reserve” or standby month you can get about 8 days off. You can use these days to travel or stay back in the kingdom. Yes there is a curfew in the compound you live in. You have to be bak approx by 1 am now i believe and you are allowed to leave again by 6 am now i believe. In my time it was midnight curfew and 7 am allowed back out.
The only social life you going to have is the one you make. So depending on the people you meet and choose to hang out with, you could either be partying hard!! Yes partying hard or you spend some lovely days at the beaches or you just remain housebound. Its your choice. You can either use this job to earn your money and save up hard and party/holiday in your time off in your home country or elsewhere or you can just blow it all up in shopping etc. Again your choice.
Jeddah is not a bad place to live in. Besides you are hardly there. The little time you have there is mostly used to rest and do your chores and you are back out again. Its does get a little a bitchy amongst the gals but so long as you do your job and do it well...trust me, people around you will appreciate that and you wont really get much shyte coming your way. The most important thing here is that you want to be a cabin crew and you understand what the job entails and you can perform it well. If you are going to use this job to find a new boyfriend/husband or look for greener pastures, you might be in for a rude shock. Not to say that you dont meet some great people to date. You do and some of you may even marry them...))))
But yes, you do have to work your butt off. Which you will do elsewhere as well. And you will pick up skills that will help you with the rest of your life. Good luck to all those that choose to head there.
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Unfortunatly for us, I don't think SV would recruit any west european cabin crew or at least you are already in Saudi !
If i manage to get in touch with the HR department while in Jeddah i will let you know.
If i manage to get in touch with the HR department while in Jeddah i will let you know.
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Hi. I dont think they are actively recruiting from the UK right now but if you are interested in the middle east then, i know that Emirates is recruiting quite heavily. In fact they have an Assessment day coming up in the UK for April 8. Why dont you check their website and register for it? Also Qatar and Etihad are recruiting as well. They are all equally good airlines to work for and pose none of the restrictions that SV might have for you.
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Hi Tiba,
Thanks. I had interview with Qatar and still waiting for response. Have also sent application to Emirates waiting to see if they will invite me to AD. I don't think Etihad have any events in the UK in the near future but will keep my eyes out. Was particularly interested in SV as my mum was cabin crew with them and my dad pilot and grew up in Jeddah, so was keen to go back. I know there is lots of restrictions, but Qatar also is pretty strict with cabin crew, Emirates not so much.
Thanks. I had interview with Qatar and still waiting for response. Have also sent application to Emirates waiting to see if they will invite me to AD. I don't think Etihad have any events in the UK in the near future but will keep my eyes out. Was particularly interested in SV as my mum was cabin crew with them and my dad pilot and grew up in Jeddah, so was keen to go back. I know there is lots of restrictions, but Qatar also is pretty strict with cabin crew, Emirates not so much.
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Hi!
What is the minimum height requirement to be a stewardess for SV?
Some airlines advertise that their minimum height requirement is 5"2 and 212cms arm reach.
Thanks.
What is the minimum height requirement to be a stewardess for SV?
Some airlines advertise that their minimum height requirement is 5"2 and 212cms arm reach.
Thanks.
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hello everybody
my name is lamiaa, I am Moroccan, I applied last year for flight attendant position in SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES but I was blocked in the medical check....this year I read that the strategy of recruitement in saudi airlines is changed, every 3 months they make new or different plan concerning criteria or countries to select from, besides they have electronic link to apply,,,so whether they keep the old form of application, that is application by post or they will accept only mail application??? we really dont know,,,,whether this year they hire from Morocco and egypt as usual or not....really no idea..........please if there is anyone of this forum members who can inform and help...we would be very greatful...
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my name is lamiaa, I am Moroccan, I applied last year for flight attendant position in SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES but I was blocked in the medical check....this year I read that the strategy of recruitement in saudi airlines is changed, every 3 months they make new or different plan concerning criteria or countries to select from, besides they have electronic link to apply,,,so whether they keep the old form of application, that is application by post or they will accept only mail application??? we really dont know,,,,whether this year they hire from Morocco and egypt as usual or not....really no idea..........please if there is anyone of this forum members who can inform and help...we would be very greatful...
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hi to all..
salam!!!!i just passed my cv last april 7 in the HR....he just told me that,he will call me...i called him last 2 days ago but he said not yet...i dont have an idea when he will call me...hope that my application will approved so that i can work in saudi arabian airlines soon....
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hi guyssssssssss please anyone help me i know that saudi arabia need flight attendant so i applied online but they didint answer its normal that they late or ...........?????????
i m from egypt anyone know when ll be there assesment day in egypt?????????
i m from egypt anyone know when ll be there assesment day in egypt?????????
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heya!
im from philippines. i just finished my medicals with saudia, our expected date of departure would be 2nd or 3rd week of june. I hope that this would really happen, there will gonna be a 4th batch as well. but the salary was not yet discussed by the agency. im still waiting for my royal brunei airways go signal for medical. does anyone here happens to know which airline offers a much bigger salary? thank you.
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Hi leeciennad! 
Would you happen to know if SKILLS, or any other local agency, still accepts applicants for SV? My friend called SKILLS last weekend and a staff told her to just submit the required documents if she wants to apply. The staff did notstate if they're still pooling applicants though. I also wanted to ask about their hiring process, if it's similar to EK or QR open and assessment days. SKILLS website does not show the job ad for SV either. Hope you can assist me with my concern. Any help will be truly appreciated. Wish you well! Thanks a bunch!
Would you happen to know if SKILLS, or any other local agency, still accepts applicants for SV? My friend called SKILLS last weekend and a staff told her to just submit the required documents if she wants to apply. The staff did notstate if they're still pooling applicants though. I also wanted to ask about their hiring process, if it's similar to EK or QR open and assessment days. SKILLS website does not show the job ad for SV either. Hope you can assist me with my concern. Any help will be truly appreciated. Wish you well! Thanks a bunch!
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Hello everyone!
My name is Khadija from Morocco, and I am a newbie...
We all know that Saudi Arabian Airlines has changed through this year. Now they have an online application: http://sv.net/apps/ifsrec/
The same can be said about their requirements for this year:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education Must have completed at least 2 years in a collage /university program Age Minimum accepted age is 21 years, maximum age is 30 years Height/Weight Minimum of (160cm), maximum (180 cm) with weight in proportion to height Swimming ability Able to swim at least 25 meters Language Fluency in written and spoken English is required , English level test from a reputable institute proving that the applicants has achieved a high intermediate level according to British Council scale. Fluency in other Languages is an advantage Health Medically fit to meet regulatory requirements Communication skills Excellent communication skills and a clear speaking voice Appearance and Personality Well presented, service oriented, confident, welcoming and friendly mannered. Pleasant personality tactful and assertive. Able to deal with difficult situations politely but firmly. excellent standards of grooming ,No teeth braces or visible tattoos while wearing uniform ,work well as part of a team
So, I am just wondering if their interview process has changed!?
Leeciennad, you said you passed the interview, can you tell us about it please! How did it go? what was 1st? did you have an English language level test? how many recruiters were there? what were the face-to-face interview questions...etc
My name is Khadija from Morocco, and I am a newbie...
We all know that Saudi Arabian Airlines has changed through this year. Now they have an online application: http://sv.net/apps/ifsrec/
The same can be said about their requirements for this year:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education Must have completed at least 2 years in a collage /university program Age Minimum accepted age is 21 years, maximum age is 30 years Height/Weight Minimum of (160cm), maximum (180 cm) with weight in proportion to height Swimming ability Able to swim at least 25 meters Language Fluency in written and spoken English is required , English level test from a reputable institute proving that the applicants has achieved a high intermediate level according to British Council scale. Fluency in other Languages is an advantage Health Medically fit to meet regulatory requirements Communication skills Excellent communication skills and a clear speaking voice Appearance and Personality Well presented, service oriented, confident, welcoming and friendly mannered. Pleasant personality tactful and assertive. Able to deal with difficult situations politely but firmly. excellent standards of grooming ,No teeth braces or visible tattoos while wearing uniform ,work well as part of a team
So, I am just wondering if their interview process has changed!?
Leeciennad, you said you passed the interview, can you tell us about it please! How did it go? what was 1st? did you have an English language level test? how many recruiters were there? what were the face-to-face interview questions...etc
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hi!
Khadidja!
no english test needed here, and there's no written exam as well. i think it varies from one country over the other. it was a pure panel interview, 3 males and one woman. it lasted for like 30 mins. they're somehow strict with the height requirement, you should be 5"3 i think or 5"3 and three forth(i forgot)... first they will let you walk around the room.. (you should be very confident and poised) then they'll let you sit, questions are basic, resume based..previous work..why do you want to become a flight attendant.. so easy.. its not like qatar or emirates wherein the line of questions will show your personality which i think they are more after as well.. then they will let you stand, walk again..and thats it! always smile SUPER SMILE
no english test needed here, and there's no written exam as well. i think it varies from one country over the other. it was a pure panel interview, 3 males and one woman. it lasted for like 30 mins. they're somehow strict with the height requirement, you should be 5"3 i think or 5"3 and three forth(i forgot)... first they will let you walk around the room.. (you should be very confident and poised) then they'll let you sit, questions are basic, resume based..previous work..why do you want to become a flight attendant.. so easy.. its not like qatar or emirates wherein the line of questions will show your personality which i think they are more after as well.. then they will let you stand, walk again..and thats it! always smile
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just to give you more of an insight into Saudi Airlines as I was based there for 3 months.
Jeddah isnt so bad once you live there you kind of adjust to life there, you do have to wear an abaya and headscarf ( however we didnt wear them always in the souk). There is a big Indonesian and Phillipino community.
Speaking to Indonesian crew, some of them are based in Jakarta, and have to live in Jeddah maybe 5 times in a month. The acccommodation is shared bedrooms so alot of crew live with friends ( 2 girls to a room).
Girls can only get to a certain point in seniority they will never become Pursers or Cabin Seniors as this is for men only, so if you are prepared to go up the ranks this wont happen.
They do not recruit Western European cabin crew. Due to accommodation and requirements however do take crew from Eastern Europe and further afield.
I hope this gives a little more insight into SAA.
Jeddah isnt so bad once you live there you kind of adjust to life there, you do have to wear an abaya and headscarf ( however we didnt wear them always in the souk). There is a big Indonesian and Phillipino community.
Speaking to Indonesian crew, some of them are based in Jakarta, and have to live in Jeddah maybe 5 times in a month. The acccommodation is shared bedrooms so alot of crew live with friends ( 2 girls to a room).
Girls can only get to a certain point in seniority they will never become Pursers or Cabin Seniors as this is for men only, so if you are prepared to go up the ranks this wont happen.
They do not recruit Western European cabin crew. Due to accommodation and requirements however do take crew from Eastern Europe and further afield.
I hope this gives a little more insight into SAA.
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I am grateful for your answer
And yeah! Regardless of the country, Saudi Arabian Airlines never had any sort of English level test. I was just doubting if they have one now, since they "have changed".
(I tried Qatar Airways a couple of times & Emirates once... So, know what you're talking about.)
Concerning the height part, I'm eligible. They require 160cm & I'm more than that. Yet I need to fix my weight according to their weight/height chart (4kgs to be gained).
Thank you leeciennad, & good luck in everything
And yeah! Regardless of the country, Saudi Arabian Airlines never had any sort of English level test. I was just doubting if they have one now, since they "have changed".
(I tried Qatar Airways a couple of times & Emirates once... So, know what you're talking about.)
Concerning the height part, I'm eligible. They require 160cm & I'm more than that. Yet I need to fix my weight according to their weight/height chart (4kgs to be gained).
Thank you leeciennad, & good luck in everything