Gulf Air Cabin Crew or Ex Gulf Air Cabin Crew...
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Northern Hemisphere
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It really does make me laugh the comments people are writing about the GF recruitment procedure.Firstly,they are criticized for not asking for certificates,well,after the disaster in the BA recruitment of requesting relevant certs to find most candidates dont have them,they probably thought what is the point?! and as for telling people on the day if they have been successful....well that sounds pretty good to me instead of that agonizing wait and half killing the post man when he doesnt produce the infamous letter headed envelope!!Lets face it.We know that even through a one-to-one interview,the worst people get through,so I have my doubts about the way airlines recruit now anyway.Pepole bluff their way saying all the right things and then turn out to be the most vile crew onboard(how many times have you asked yourself...how the hell did they pass the interview?!!) I worked for GF for ten years,and now work for 'The Worlds Favourite',and there is NO comparison to the training and the operation of GF.They are first class.Unlike the worlds favourite where unfortunatey anyone can get in providing they come up with all the right 'gushy' lines in the interview...'future size and shape crap!(they can start by maintaining their B777 a/c so we depart on time!)GF go for a certain type and they generally know instantly if they fit the bill.Also they expect anyone that has applied to really have put some serious thought into living in the Middle East,and not go running home to mum the first time she gets dumped by a boyfriend!!!As for the comments about Rolex watches etc...yes that is all there for the taking if you want it(and the girls do!) they arent forced to go out with these gorgeous looking persian/arabs wearing designer suits and driving porches!!..no the girls go quite willingly believe me!! and who can blame them? when you see how British men tend to treat their 'dames' on a night out...hmmm,they dont quite cut the mustard in that department! For those of you who are thinking of applying..for goodness sake just 'go for it'! what other airline can offer you the chance to see such wonderful places worldwide(you will wait 5yrs in BA before you catch sight of BKK or SIN) and an ideal chance to save money and enjoy yourself at the same time(did I mention water ski-ing on a friday and drinking champagne on the sun-deck?!.).I know,its a hard life in the gulf,but someone had to do it and I would recommend it to anyone who has an ounce of spirit and are prepared for a bit of hard work with great rewards.The Gulf isnt a place for 'whimps',so if you do think you will miss your mums shepherds pie etc,then it may not be the place for you.
