Etihad - Wannabes & Recruitment IV
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Thank You
Everyone for your input it means a lot! I guess the waiting game begins...here's hoping it's not a month 'til i hear. There were only 7 peple that got through to the final stage so hopefully it'll speed things up!
Dazedandconfused - Good luck maybe i'll see you out there?!
Dazedandconfused - Good luck maybe i'll see you out there?!
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Yeah, its the BCG one, right? The doctor said it was useless. Not only have they discontinued it here 30 years ago, but there's NO proof that it works, and nearly everyone has a bad reaction to it, so go figure, LOL! So I didn't get it either, he pretty much refused to give it to me.
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TB Vaccine
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I have been asking the same question as you... My sister is a Doctor and she says its useless, the chance of it working is 0-80%... so basically nothing! Also apparently its a terrible needle to get you can get a very bad reaction from it (she has a big scar on her arm where a giant puss ball formed after it!!!) So im not getting it either... If I find once im over in the UAE that I do need it then Im sure I can have it done over there! Good luck with the medical, see you in AUH soon!!!!
I have been asking the same question as you... My sister is a Doctor and she says its useless, the chance of it working is 0-80%... so basically nothing! Also apparently its a terrible needle to get you can get a very bad reaction from it (she has a big scar on her arm where a giant puss ball formed after it!!!) So im not getting it either... If I find once im over in the UAE that I do need it then Im sure I can have it done over there! Good luck with the medical, see you in AUH soon!!!!
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Also to ANDYCOOL.... I dont think anyone is stupid enough to think that becomming a flight attendant will make you money! Those days are long gone no matter where in the world you are! As others have said you go to Etihad for the experience of living in a different country, doing the job we love and having some decent layovers! Im not sure what Ryanair is like but in my current company layover are very few and when we do get them its usually somewhere horrible!!!
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Thanks a lot for you input guys.... I'm not going to get it either....
But wanted to ask you another question... I am not going to fly out to AUH until the end of August but how much time do they need to have a look at my medicals? Cos the doctor had rescheduled with me so that I go back to see him in a month (23rd July) to have my second dose of hepatitis B.. is this ok? or do they need more than a month before I leave?
But wanted to ask you another question... I am not going to fly out to AUH until the end of August but how much time do they need to have a look at my medicals? Cos the doctor had rescheduled with me so that I go back to see him in a month (23rd July) to have my second dose of hepatitis B.. is this ok? or do they need more than a month before I leave?
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I'm in the same situation with the Hep A&B shots... I'll be able to get the 2nd shot before I leave, but the 3rd one will be done over there. I emailed HR about that last week and they said it was okay to get the 3rd shot over there. 
I'm actually getting the 2nd shot a couple of days before I go.
I'm actually getting the 2nd shot a couple of days before I go.
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a 3rd shot? weird...i only need each shot twice... (hepatitis a and b)
i guesi will write ryan to ask if its alright to send off the medicals a month before my doj...but i suppose its fine since so many people are in much more of a hurry than i am..
i guesi will write ryan to ask if its alright to send off the medicals a month before my doj...but i suppose its fine since so many people are in much more of a hurry than i am..
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yeah, I'm getting the Twinrix shots, which is a 3 shot system. You get them all within the course of 6 months or so... so I'm able to get my 2nd shot in a few weeks, and then I'll get my last shot 6 months after my 2nd shot. So confusing, LOL!
But good to know everyone's doctor doesn't like to give the BCG shot.
Good luck everyone, and see you all in AUH!
But good to know everyone's doctor doesn't like to give the BCG shot.
Good luck everyone, and see you all in AUH!
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Thats odd, I just had my last Hep A/B shot today. The one I had was one every 2weeks. It was 3 shots aswell. Well I hope its ok lol but im sure the doc woulnt have given them to me if it wasnt.
Well goodluck everyone and see you in Abu Dhabi soon... only two weeks to go!!!
Well goodluck everyone and see you in Abu Dhabi soon... only two weeks to go!!!
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Mr 1A, did you get the Twinrix shots? That's the system Etihad recommended on the form, and its what the doctor wanted to give as well. But you're lucky you'll have them all before you go!
Keep us posted on how training is! I'm taking off 2 weeks after you, so excited!
Keep us posted on how training is! I'm taking off 2 weeks after you, so excited!
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Assesment Day
Hi Jap,
If lyou look back at the old threads you will find some great info on the assesment days... but here is the basic what happens on the day.
1st you will do a reach test and then hand in your resume and photos.
2nd you the all sit and listen to the presentation on Etihad and life in Abu Dhabi.
3rd you will do a basic english test.
4th will do a one on one interview for about 5min. Here you will select an item from the floor and explain why you chose it and also talk about your resume.
You will break here and then the 1st cut off point happens.
Here they will give lunch to those who move on to the next stage.
5th you do a 1min speach on a topic they give to you 1min before you have to do it.
6th split up into two groups and do a group activity
(rember they will look at how you work with a group not the actual senario)
break again while they review everyones performance.
They will then make another cut.
7th Final interview and fill out documents.
End of day
This is what I can remember but if anyone can think of anything else please jump in and correct me Hope this helps.
Goodluck and be yourself (I know easier said than done)
If lyou look back at the old threads you will find some great info on the assesment days... but here is the basic what happens on the day.
1st you will do a reach test and then hand in your resume and photos.
2nd you the all sit and listen to the presentation on Etihad and life in Abu Dhabi.
3rd you will do a basic english test.
4th will do a one on one interview for about 5min. Here you will select an item from the floor and explain why you chose it and also talk about your resume.
You will break here and then the 1st cut off point happens.
Here they will give lunch to those who move on to the next stage.
5th you do a 1min speach on a topic they give to you 1min before you have to do it.
6th split up into two groups and do a group activity
(rember they will look at how you work with a group not the actual senario)
break again while they review everyones performance.
They will then make another cut.
7th Final interview and fill out documents.
End of day
This is what I can remember but if anyone can think of anything else please jump in and correct me
Hope this helps.Goodluck and be yourself (I know easier said than done)
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Drug test
Hey all,
In regards to the drug test...EY searches for 10 illegal drugs in your system...
As for the BCG..forget it..thats old stuff..now days doctors dont do them. Not necessary.
Remember guys..Once you arrive into AUH. You will need to do the whole Medicals again! Whatever you didnt complete at home.You will finish it off here in AUH.
As of 1st July we will be having 4 batches started a day. 2 Day classes and 2 evening. So is getting abit busier as of next week.
In regards to the drug test...EY searches for 10 illegal drugs in your system...
As for the BCG..forget it..thats old stuff..now days doctors dont do them. Not necessary.
Remember guys..Once you arrive into AUH. You will need to do the whole Medicals again! Whatever you didnt complete at home.You will finish it off here in AUH.
As of 1st July we will be having 4 batches started a day. 2 Day classes and 2 evening. So is getting abit busier as of next week.
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a few questions
I thought training only starts on sundays?!?
Does anyone know how long people are staying in hotels for at the moment before moving into their accomodation?
anyone moving in late august??
See you all in AUH:-)
Does anyone know how long people are staying in hotels for at the moment before moving into their accomodation?
anyone moving in late august??
See you all in AUH:-)
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Hotel and transportation
I also have a question about the transportation provided by the company! If we should stay at hotels for the fisrt few months and we are in training how does this pick up service work? Do you have to take a taxy by yourself or will they pick anyone of the batch from the hotels around? i cannot understand this or do they put all trainees in the same hotels?
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Pre Course workbook
Hey guys,
what about the pre course workbook? When they sent me the contract there was a link of a website designed by ETIHAD for the new joiners! There were several parts listed on the website about Airline Language etc. On the email, there was mentioned that we should learn this section as we will be tested about it within the first week of training! It`s too much!!!!!!
what about the pre course workbook? When they sent me the contract there was a link of a website designed by ETIHAD for the new joiners! There were several parts listed on the website about Airline Language etc. On the email, there was mentioned that we should learn this section as we will be tested about it within the first week of training! It`s too much!!!!!!
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Airline Language
Hi Jihane86,
That airline language is alot to learn!! Im only use to airport language...so much more cabin language! Im trying to get that all in my head but some of them just wont stick in my head...well a week n abit to learn them before leaving!!
That airline language is alot to learn!! Im only use to airport language...so much more cabin language! Im trying to get that all in my head but some of them just wont stick in my head...well a week n abit to learn them before leaving!!
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Hey guys...
Sorry my apologies..Yes training starts Sundays..which is 29th July..today.
We still have a few hundred crew in temporary accomadation/Hotels.
The first phase of the "Etihad Village" is open. To my understanding the first to be relocated to the new village are those in Temporary accomadation/Hotels & New Cabin Managers.
If you are in Hotels during training and if so when you start flying. Transportation will collect you and drop you back before/after each flight.
During training you will learn alot of Airline/Safety Jargon. Especially when it comes to Boeing & Airbus...totally different procedures etc etc..All will make more sence once you go online. I dont want to scare anyone.
Eg. Diagram exams, we need to remember where all the equipment & stowage for each aircraft. Label & point out..etc etc...anyways..more be known when you join.
Goodluck
We still have a few hundred crew in temporary accomadation/Hotels.
The first phase of the "Etihad Village" is open. To my understanding the first to be relocated to the new village are those in Temporary accomadation/Hotels & New Cabin Managers.
If you are in Hotels during training and if so when you start flying. Transportation will collect you and drop you back before/after each flight.
During training you will learn alot of Airline/Safety Jargon. Especially when it comes to Boeing & Airbus...totally different procedures etc etc..All will make more sence once you go online. I dont want to scare anyone.
Eg. Diagram exams, we need to remember where all the equipment & stowage for each aircraft. Label & point out..etc etc...anyways..more be known when you join.
Goodluck