Emirates - Wannabes & Recruitment VIII
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just something to add. i've been a reader of lots of these posts about emirates airlines etc, i honestly had doubts that i would be suited as a flight attendant, but lo and behold, i just got a job with an airline in my home country. I didnt go into the 8 hr group/one on one interviews nervous. In saying that i already had another job lined up in case and i also had plans to study another career if i wasnt sucessful. You need to take life as it comes and dont stress. i find people writing posts here stressing about stuff. To tell you the truth, i wouldnt want some of you as my flight attendant. I want smart mature confident people.
To those people who have applied many times and didnt make it. And still trying, well you need to do some soul searching. You keep hitting a brick wall for no reason. Being a flight attendant is not the be all and end all of life. Yes, you do have to have a good image, and if you dont have it, then change your image, or search for another career. I heard ridiculous stories of people applying for emirates 8 times!! i mean seriously if emirates didnt like you to begin with, sure fix yourself up and try again, but thats it. why keep applying and being rejected...
As they told me in the interview i attended, working as a cabin crew is not glamorous and if people have that impression they shouldnt be applying. in most cases you will be too tired to see countries properly. I've read a lot of posts here about people concerned about age. Well I'm 30 this year and i've been hired in the industry. i was going to attend emirates open day in my country in a few weeks, but have decided not to, as i want to experience flying around locally in my own country. regarding emirates, i got an invitation and my application is under review. im not the most good looking person around, but i did spend over $400 on my outfit and make-up. So appearance matters. There were people in my airline interview wearing short skirts, with no stockings. they didnt make it.Weight is also an issue. You have to be realistic here. Airlines dont want to employ overweight people. Airplanes are cramped enough, so you need to fit through the plane aisles! also customer service skills help. i have had over 12 years experience in the customer service industry..if you're going to match me up to a pretty 21 year old with no customer service skills, then hey who cares about age when you have a skill they desire. I'll be called for an interview for sure. To those people freaked out about emirates open day interviews whatever, i can understand if you're freaked because you have no customer service skills, but if you do, then you have plenty to talk about. During my interview with this airline i will work for soon, they wanted people who were confident and can handle problems on the spot without hesitation. I guarantee people who will not pass the interview were not able to answer their questions properly due to lack of experience..
if you are a shy person forget about applying. If you're not a 'talker', then forget applying. If you can't warm up to people and do not possess any charm, then forget it. In group interviews, they will see how well you interact with people. and all this nonsense i hear about not asking questions in an emirates open day is nonsense. Airlines WANT you to ask questions. They want people who can 'learn'. In group interviews if you are 'quiet' then you dont have a chance. im not saying to take over the group and not let anyone speak, but you need to contribute.
Also keep in mind, moving to another country may sound all glamorous, but if you;re a 21 year old with no life skills, you're going to find it tough and you wont last long in the industry. I say , apply and work for your local airline to really find out if this business is for you and gain skills.
To those people who have applied many times and didnt make it. And still trying, well you need to do some soul searching. You keep hitting a brick wall for no reason. Being a flight attendant is not the be all and end all of life. Yes, you do have to have a good image, and if you dont have it, then change your image, or search for another career. I heard ridiculous stories of people applying for emirates 8 times!! i mean seriously if emirates didnt like you to begin with, sure fix yourself up and try again, but thats it. why keep applying and being rejected...
As they told me in the interview i attended, working as a cabin crew is not glamorous and if people have that impression they shouldnt be applying. in most cases you will be too tired to see countries properly. I've read a lot of posts here about people concerned about age. Well I'm 30 this year and i've been hired in the industry. i was going to attend emirates open day in my country in a few weeks, but have decided not to, as i want to experience flying around locally in my own country. regarding emirates, i got an invitation and my application is under review. im not the most good looking person around, but i did spend over $400 on my outfit and make-up. So appearance matters. There were people in my airline interview wearing short skirts, with no stockings. they didnt make it.Weight is also an issue. You have to be realistic here. Airlines dont want to employ overweight people. Airplanes are cramped enough, so you need to fit through the plane aisles! also customer service skills help. i have had over 12 years experience in the customer service industry..if you're going to match me up to a pretty 21 year old with no customer service skills, then hey who cares about age when you have a skill they desire. I'll be called for an interview for sure. To those people freaked out about emirates open day interviews whatever, i can understand if you're freaked because you have no customer service skills, but if you do, then you have plenty to talk about. During my interview with this airline i will work for soon, they wanted people who were confident and can handle problems on the spot without hesitation. I guarantee people who will not pass the interview were not able to answer their questions properly due to lack of experience..
if you are a shy person forget about applying. If you're not a 'talker', then forget applying. If you can't warm up to people and do not possess any charm, then forget it. In group interviews, they will see how well you interact with people. and all this nonsense i hear about not asking questions in an emirates open day is nonsense. Airlines WANT you to ask questions. They want people who can 'learn'. In group interviews if you are 'quiet' then you dont have a chance. im not saying to take over the group and not let anyone speak, but you need to contribute.
Also keep in mind, moving to another country may sound all glamorous, but if you;re a 21 year old with no life skills, you're going to find it tough and you wont last long in the industry. I say , apply and work for your local airline to really find out if this business is for you and gain skills.
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its an 'open day' , anyone can attend from anywhere. They sent me an invite to attend an open day in a place other than my home. So as long as you make an appearance anywhere in the world, thats fine.
oh, then i might need to fix what im saying, if the website says its looking for arabic speakers, then you obviously cant attend. and if you do, you might look a bit silly
its an 'open day' , anyone can attend from anywhere. They sent me an invite to attend an open day in a place other than my home. So as long as you make an appearance anywhere in the world, thats fine.
oh, then i might need to fix what im saying, if the website says its looking for arabic speakers, then you obviously cant attend. and if you do, you might look a bit silly
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elrehab
I think that's what airlines are looking for too. Being a cabin crew is a very demanding job but it's equally rewarding. It would be advised for some people to do some research about the job before applying. I'm sure you will be an excellent flight attendant. This job is like a passion, you either hate it or you love it.
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Z
i find people writing posts here stressing about stuff. To tell you the truth, i wouldnt want some of you as my flight attendant. I want smart mature confident people.
I think that's what airlines are looking for too. Being a cabin crew is a very demanding job but it's equally rewarding. It would be advised for some people to do some research about the job before applying. I'm sure you will be an excellent flight attendant. This job is like a passion, you either hate it or you love it.
Good luck,
Z
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Uploadind Medicals
Today I just finished uploading all the medicals. However, some people have told me that I should also submit my Xrays, although I don't know how can I scan them, especially the Chest Xray due to its dimensions and the fact that is an Xray (you need a bright light to make the contrast so it can be seen). Any help regarding this issue? Thank you very much in advance!
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Not sure where it says you have to upload XRays on the form. I think you have to bring it with you in Dubai. Have you tried the Questions tool on the portal? You'll be sure to have the right answer.
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Just to say I'm not sure about this. It says we should upload the report, but maybe it's the Xrays like you say.
Z
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Just to say I'm not sure about this. It says we should upload the report, but maybe it's the Xrays like you say.
Z
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thanks Zarah, you're right. Research is a must. I feel now what i wanted at 20 years of age differs to what i know want at 30. I'm really here reallly trying to tell older people who do want to apply, to not let age get in the way. Before i got the job, i let my age influence me a little in thinking negatively, and that they will hire young, pretty girls, but that wasnt the case. I think interviewers are not dumb, they will choose based on the vibe they feel from you. So its not about pretty looks. if you're pretty and dumb, well they wont have confidence you'll get the job done so they wont hire you. I've flown Emirates and i sense a really confident streak with their crew. I know what Emirates wants. If you are planning to become cabin crew with emirates, i feel you should book a holiday and fly with them, so you understand them better.
A lot of people live in a dream world, Emirates is not the only airline around. People who have never flown with them as passengers shouldnt go crazy about thinking how great they are. You need to experience it for yourself. Truly, they do the same job as cabin crew from other airlines. I honestly only liked emirates because of the food..theres plenty of it..thats about it...
A woman i know was nearly 40 and hired all because she had a great personality and the interviewers saw that. She told me they told her that we dont really need to interview you, because we want you. How cool is that!. And if you are very young and didnt make it, then immaturity is probably why.
I wanna say to people, dont worry about age and if you feel you are too old.. Dont give up your studies to join an airline. Having a degree is important and they asked me this in my interview. They also ask you this, when you apply online for emirates, so they obviously view this highly.
and if you have prior experience in working for an airline, then you'll breeze through the interview. So start off anywhere and then work you're way up applying for such airlines as emirates. Well anyway, thats my plan.
My friends friend got a job for emirates and she was about 35 , but she had years of experience working for other airlines. Now she's working for Gulf Air.
So everyone, relax, take a deep breathe and dont panic. Do your best, and yes, do brush up on your image and wear good expensive makeup like MAC and have your hair in a natural colour. Stand tall and act confident!
by the way, im going to be working for Tiger Airways soon.
A lot of people live in a dream world, Emirates is not the only airline around. People who have never flown with them as passengers shouldnt go crazy about thinking how great they are. You need to experience it for yourself. Truly, they do the same job as cabin crew from other airlines. I honestly only liked emirates because of the food..theres plenty of it..thats about it...
A woman i know was nearly 40 and hired all because she had a great personality and the interviewers saw that. She told me they told her that we dont really need to interview you, because we want you. How cool is that!. And if you are very young and didnt make it, then immaturity is probably why.
I wanna say to people, dont worry about age and if you feel you are too old.. Dont give up your studies to join an airline. Having a degree is important and they asked me this in my interview. They also ask you this, when you apply online for emirates, so they obviously view this highly.
and if you have prior experience in working for an airline, then you'll breeze through the interview. So start off anywhere and then work you're way up applying for such airlines as emirates. Well anyway, thats my plan.
My friends friend got a job for emirates and she was about 35 , but she had years of experience working for other airlines. Now she's working for Gulf Air.
So everyone, relax, take a deep breathe and dont panic. Do your best, and yes, do brush up on your image and wear good expensive makeup like MAC and have your hair in a natural colour. Stand tall and act confident!
by the way, im going to be working for Tiger Airways soon.
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Hey Daisy,thanks for the help,i failed last year at my Ad because i was too nervous was worried about reapplying when i thought about my squint,so does your best friend wear glasses to work?
PrimaveraCero,thanks for the tip but i always see some Ek cabin crew wearing glasses,guess they have that letter that you are talking about, i have actually walked up to some of them and asked them if they went for their interviews wearing glasses.A squint is when you get a little cross eyed and mine are only seem to switch on when i take my glasses off,i can read and see without my glasses
elrehab.thanks for your post,has a lot of truth to it and inspiring as well
PrimaveraCero,thanks for the tip but i always see some Ek cabin crew wearing glasses,guess they have that letter that you are talking about, i have actually walked up to some of them and asked them if they went for their interviews wearing glasses.A squint is when you get a little cross eyed and mine are only seem to switch on when i take my glasses off,i can read and see without my glasses
elrehab.thanks for your post,has a lot of truth to it and inspiring as well
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Hi there, just a thought but if you only squint when you take them off then leave them on?? Or, alternatively if you can "see and read" without them don't wear them for the AD?? If they cause you stress why don't you get some soft lenses?? Good luck.
MissUAE
The C.V drop off at HQ is only for Arabic speakers. As for Open Days I don't even know if they have them in Dubai???? However, there is an Open Day in Seville on May 28th or Barcelona on June 4th, the details are on the website, wouldn't that be easier for you?? Equally they have quite a few Assessment Days coming up in the U.K, which is not too far to travel.
MissUAE
The C.V drop off at HQ is only for Arabic speakers. As for Open Days I don't even know if they have them in Dubai???? However, there is an Open Day in Seville on May 28th or Barcelona on June 4th, the details are on the website, wouldn't that be easier for you?? Equally they have quite a few Assessment Days coming up in the U.K, which is not too far to travel.
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primaveracero thank you for the encouragement.
as for the advisers,of late it seems some of you have become tired quiet irritant of the many questions asked by us wannabes.Yes most of them are nearly the same or more-so repeated but please do consider that for every wannabe,it is an all new individual experience and believe me,any new post of advice given is of great value and doesn't go unappreciated nor ignored.I believe that was the reason behind creation of this forum,otherwise we would only have "one grooming advice,one AD experience shared and one Experience shared by a practicing cabin crew".
As for me,I hope that in the event I get to secure this job,I endeavor to help any wannabe seeking advice in order to realize his/her dream of becoming Emirates cabin crew.Thank you .
as for the advisers,of late it seems some of you have become tired quiet irritant of the many questions asked by us wannabes.Yes most of them are nearly the same or more-so repeated but please do consider that for every wannabe,it is an all new individual experience and believe me,any new post of advice given is of great value and doesn't go unappreciated nor ignored.I believe that was the reason behind creation of this forum,otherwise we would only have "one grooming advice,one AD experience shared and one Experience shared by a practicing cabin crew".
As for me,I hope that in the event I get to secure this job,I endeavor to help any wannabe seeking advice in order to realize his/her dream of becoming Emirates cabin crew.Thank you .
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You have raised a very good point. I believe the reason for this forum is to spread rumours in different experiences we go through during interviews. Thats why its called professional pilot rumour network. People are enabled to air out their problems even so it was tackled before and people also get to share their experiences. I now dont see the need why others should get offended by what people say. If you dont feel like answering or contributing then better keep murm. Otherwise....keep on doing your research for the AD. Please again dont feel intimidated by your body type...it might just be an asset. Go for it and dont worry much about your body
worry about the impression you need to create during your interview. Go geared towards achieving your dreams...
worry about the impression you need to create during your interview. Go geared towards achieving your dreams...
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Yes, you have to upload all the x-rays too. From the dentist and chest x-ray. I had no problems scanning with normal scanner, i had my chest x-ray on cd, and it's still seen very good. For the chest x-ray I would go to some place, where they have those big copy machines. I am 100% sure, that they can scan you there, and you will upload it on the portal!
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I don't think anybody was able to answer my question. I really need your help guys.
I'm planning to go to Hong Kong for the Open Day this June 11 (Haven't booked tickets yet). However there's a note on the note saying: "
Remarks: Preliminary Selections will be done in conjunction with our appointed agency Sass Atlantic."
As I understand, it will be SASS Atlantic who will conduct the prescreening and when I contacted SASS Atlantic, they said they only require Chinese-speaking applicants. I have to go to my local agency in my country for information.
I'm worried because I'm from another country and I plan to visit HK just for that Open Day (ticket prices are uber high). I just want to make sure that I get a chance and not be denied entry on an Open Day because I'm not Chinese-speaking.
I hope you can help me out.
I'm planning to go to Hong Kong for the Open Day this June 11 (Haven't booked tickets yet). However there's a note on the note saying: "
Remarks: Preliminary Selections will be done in conjunction with our appointed agency Sass Atlantic."
As I understand, it will be SASS Atlantic who will conduct the prescreening and when I contacted SASS Atlantic, they said they only require Chinese-speaking applicants. I have to go to my local agency in my country for information.
I'm worried because I'm from another country and I plan to visit HK just for that Open Day (ticket prices are uber high). I just want to make sure that I get a chance and not be denied entry on an Open Day because I'm not Chinese-speaking.
I hope you can help me out.
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well in my country too there was a criteria for regional language. there was a pre selection done by the agency, where they asked people to speak and write in that language, and then if everything went well, were invited for the AD. No EK staff. May be they wanted to push the regional people. That's all i can say. i don't know, how it works there.
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thanks for the reply! so most likely the SASS Agency are just looking really for Chinese-speaking cabin crew before they hand the prescreened applicants over to Emirates. Darn it. It's so difficult to find a good OD for Emirates in my country. Even in Qatar Airways, they conduct OD regularly (around every quarter) but mostly, they're hiring only Female Cabin crew.
Hope somebody can also share their thoughts.
Hope somebody can also share their thoughts.
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Hi. to answer your question i copy pasted this information from a post a ppruner-Mari-made. hope it answers your question regarding the salary.
1 U.S. dollar = 3.6725 dirhams
EMIRATES
Starting salary: 3915 dhs
Hourly pay: 53,50 dhs
Meal allowances: in cash during layovers
Duty free allowance: economy crew can do DF on the A380
Living-out allowance: 45000 dhs per year if you stay outside
There was no bonus and pay-rise in 2009 but beside that, there is bonus (profit share) each year and regular pay-rise.
Upgrade to Business Class: 14-18 months normally if you join now. Your basic salary increases a couple hundred dirham at each step. So does the flying pay.
Business class: 59,50 dhs
First Class: 65,60 dhs
SFS: 81 dhs
Purser: 87 dhs
Single accomodation for SFSs/Pursers or Living-out allowance of 65000 dhs per year.
A main fleet roster:
- it's from a new-joiner, her first roster, this year -
2. OFF
3. Delhi
4.OFF
5 Karachi
6-7 Düsseldorf (24 hours)
9.Bombai
11-12 OFF
13-14 Male-Colombo (layover at Colombo 30 hours)
16-17 Moscow (24 hours)
19 OFF
20 Delhi
21 OFF
22-23 Venice (24 hours)
25-26 OFF
27-29 Dakar (24 hours)
Meal allowances: appr. 1000-2000 dhs extra in a FULL month.
You fly 70-100 hours a month if you don't call sick, don't have vacation. If you are unlucky, you have 5-8 turnarounds. Normally, you should have only 2-4 turnarounds. Lots of night flights!!!
A380 roster:
1-3 New York (30 hours)
4-6 OFF
7 Rest
8-10 Bangkok-HongKong-Bangkok (2x24 hours in Bagkok)
11-12 OFF
13-15 London (24 hours)
16-18 Paris (24 hours)
19-20 OFF
21 Rest
22-24 Soul (30 hours)
25 OFF
26-27 Jeddah (turnaround)
28-29 OFF
30-04 Sydney-Auckland-Sydney (2x24 hours in Sydney and 24 hours in Auckland)
Meal allowances: appr. 2000-3000 dhs in each FULL month.
You fly normally 90-120 hours if you don't call sick, don't have vacation. Hardly any turnarounds now. (Note: Bombai and Delhi might start on the A380 next year.)
A Purser makes 12000-15000 dhs a month plus the Meal Allowances.
1 U.S. dollar = 3.6725 dirhams
EMIRATES
Starting salary: 3915 dhs
Hourly pay: 53,50 dhs
Meal allowances: in cash during layovers
Duty free allowance: economy crew can do DF on the A380
Living-out allowance: 45000 dhs per year if you stay outside
There was no bonus and pay-rise in 2009 but beside that, there is bonus (profit share) each year and regular pay-rise.
Upgrade to Business Class: 14-18 months normally if you join now. Your basic salary increases a couple hundred dirham at each step. So does the flying pay.
Business class: 59,50 dhs
First Class: 65,60 dhs
SFS: 81 dhs
Purser: 87 dhs
Single accomodation for SFSs/Pursers or Living-out allowance of 65000 dhs per year.
A main fleet roster:
- it's from a new-joiner, her first roster, this year -
2. OFF
3. Delhi
4.OFF
5 Karachi
6-7 Düsseldorf (24 hours)
9.Bombai
11-12 OFF
13-14 Male-Colombo (layover at Colombo 30 hours)
16-17 Moscow (24 hours)
19 OFF
20 Delhi
21 OFF
22-23 Venice (24 hours)
25-26 OFF
27-29 Dakar (24 hours)
Meal allowances: appr. 1000-2000 dhs extra in a FULL month.
You fly 70-100 hours a month if you don't call sick, don't have vacation. If you are unlucky, you have 5-8 turnarounds. Normally, you should have only 2-4 turnarounds. Lots of night flights!!!
A380 roster:
1-3 New York (30 hours)
4-6 OFF
7 Rest
8-10 Bangkok-HongKong-Bangkok (2x24 hours in Bagkok)
11-12 OFF
13-15 London (24 hours)
16-18 Paris (24 hours)
19-20 OFF
21 Rest
22-24 Soul (30 hours)
25 OFF
26-27 Jeddah (turnaround)
28-29 OFF
30-04 Sydney-Auckland-Sydney (2x24 hours in Sydney and 24 hours in Auckland)
Meal allowances: appr. 2000-3000 dhs in each FULL month.
You fly normally 90-120 hours if you don't call sick, don't have vacation. Hardly any turnarounds now. (Note: Bombai and Delhi might start on the A380 next year.)
A Purser makes 12000-15000 dhs a month plus the Meal Allowances.