Etihad

[TanyaD]

Contracts

Hi guys and gals,

I guess these questions are directed at the ever faithful EYTruth or any other current cabin crew.

I'm just wondering when you start your training are you provided with a uniform, if not what is the dress code (so I know what to pack!!!)?

Also with the apartment what furniture etc is provided, queen size bed, tv, cutlery, dinner set, bed linen etc. or do you have to buy all of this stuff when you get there?

Also in the contract it doesn't actually mention anything about the layover allowances??? Is that standard? It does state that you get flying pay of AED250 per duty day.

What are the hours worked per month, if you work over that do you get additional pay or is it still at the same rate of normal pay?

What is "Grade DF"?

Thank you so much for your help, I've never had to deal with a contract like this and it doesn't seem to have much info or maybe I just have too many questions, lol. (typical female!!!)

Hope all is well with everyone.
Take care and talk soon
Tanya

[Cheena]

This question is for EYTRUTH. Do you know anything about the dental benefits, Do we get them? And if so, does it start right away?

[Nickvan]

Hi Cheena,

It states in the contract you will receive upto AED 2000 per year re-imbursable on receipt of actual dental claims. Bla bla bla.....rest will be found in the policy which will be handed to you on joing the company.

And....... EYtruth this is when you jump in....... lol

[Cheena]

Thanks Nickvan
I hope dental work is not expensive there, cause 2000 AED seems kind of less for the whole year. I would love to see that policy booklet or maybe EYTruth can enlighten us all.

[EYtruth]

Lol, yes u r covered for the dental thing. Well, depending on work it could be quite expensive, but basic things r covered with insurance and it's enough. Cosmetic things - no! Yes, it starts from the beginning

TanyaD, as for the uniform, I got it once when we started service training. I don't know how is it now, maybe u will get it in the first 1-2 weeks, not sure. During the training u r supposed to be in bussines attire. One time u will be allowed to wear causal clothes, as u will do ditching and sliding. That will be fun
As for the accomodation, I think u will be in hotel or apartments. If its hotel, no need for sheets and rest as u will be provide with. If u r in apartment, whole stuff will be there, but it's not new. I was in apartment in the begining, and I bought cutlery and some dishes as I didn't want to eat from something somebody used before. Don't worry, these things r cheap here.
U will get allowances. I dunno why that is not in contract.
U usually have around 80-95 flying hours, sometimes less, depending on your roster. For the extra hours, some people say yes, some say no. When I asked Crew Controlling I was told we don't have that. But some crew say we do, (if your duty hours are above 110h, u r payed 40AED per extra hour). I'll have to check my salary slips, and if I discover something will let u know.
Grade DF is economy class crew.
Nickvan, don't worry about hrs. U'll get used to it.

[Jasmine1004]

All done~!!!!

Hi, guys~!!

Finally, I sent my medical and contract to Ryan today. Oh~ I'm so glad that there is no more things to do My medical test.... bloody medical test gave me such a hard time!! It was such a long journey!! At the biginning, 3? 4? GPs refused doing this for me because of time consuming I guess.. so I actually started getting medical test almost 1 week after I received a call from Etihad. Also, I had to get my urine and blood tests twice because of nurse and doctor's mistakesNothing was wrong with my healthy body~!! I reckon I've lost at least 2 kg so I'm going out for massive dinner tonight. Hahaha

Tanya~ Apparently, we will be staying at a residential hotel during 8 weeks training period, and we can actually wear uniforms about 3~4weeks after the starting date. When's your commencement date? I've asked Ryan to give me "3rd.June" as we discussed on the phone last week. I'll let you know when I hear from him soon.

Ozziecrew~ How's everything going? I haven't heard from you for a long time(?). I hope everything's okay with you!! Keep in touch~!!

Nickvan~ You are finally heading to Abu Dhabi soon~!! That's fantastic!! You know that you helped me a lot when I was absolutely lost in the biginning of my medical journey Thanks heaps~!! I'm looking forward to seeing you in Abu Dhabi. Take care and see you soon~!!

[TanyaD]

We're off to AUH

Hi Jasmine

Congratulations on finishing your medicals, it's a lot of work isn't it, soooo many needles (yuk) and tests to be done !!!

Will you be flying home before you head to AUH or will you be leaving from Melbourne?

I have told Ryan I am available at the start of June and I will also request the start date of the 3rd June so hopefully we can start together, that would be great.

The weather in AUH is about 40degrees so that's why I wanted to know about the uniform, otherwise what do you wear to the training days??? It's going to be something to get used to having such hot weather, but I'm sure we'll climatise and get used to it.

I'm very anxious and excited and am looking forward to receiving my flight details, I'm not sure how much notice they give you before they actually give you a departure date.

Well I've signed my contract and will email it across on Monday so fingers crossed my date will be confirmed.

Anyway, hope all is well with everyone.

Thanks so much for your response EYTruth, you really are a wealth of knowledge.

Talk to you all again soon.

Tanya

[ozziecrew]

3rd of june training school 100% ozzies???

Hey guys

from what i have read it looks like the majority of the june 3 traingin school is going to be ozzies, i no that myelf and another chick from perth are going to be there (given my medical is all sweet) and looks like some others from MEL will be there as well!!!

its going to be a messy batch!!!! hahhah

[cherrie]

BNE Etihad Assesment Day

hi guys etihad assesment day coming to brisbane soon and was just looking for a few tips if anyone has any regarding the open day cattle call like routine. have ben flying for nearly 3 years but lets just say i work for the ol' low cost carrier in oz. i dont know if that will go against me or not lol love the people i work with, hate the management.

is it any better at etihad re: crew salary, hours (i currently do up to 140hrs a month with extra call out days ontop of that) and if they are generally looking after their crew eba wise etc etc

if anyone could help me that would be great, would love to be os in the UAE and think this would be a great opportunity. very excited that i gotthe invite.

thank heaps

xo C

[TanyaD]

Aussies are on the Way

Hi Ozziecrew,

good to see you back. I'm sure your medicals will be fine.

It certainly does seem like it's going to be a bit of an aussie invasion on June 3rd training course. Sounds like trouble to me, hahaha.

Actually it sounds great, we'll be able to help each other out with the studying, I hear there's heaps of it!!!!

Make sure you keep us updated.

Tanya

[Nickvan]

TanyaD Wooohoooo! did you remember to Arm doors & Crosscheck? Mmmmm an Aussie invasion June 03rd huh?? Hearing about Eytruth info on the contracts....feel sorry for any of the HR departments who have to deal with a big bunch of Aussies with our standup strong morals on UNIONS and all in Australia if they stuff us around huh..hahahahaha...Unfortunately it aint gonna be Power to the People..but Power to you know who........

Wow...not fair..any other Aussies joining May 20th Training apart from 2 of the other boys who made it through with me in Sydney. Well at least we'll have 3 weeks more seniority then you guys 03rd June...haha


Peace.

[desmayani]

Etihad Assessment Day Q's- what do they really wanna hear?

First of all...hello!!…hey everyone, im new here!

Im sooooo happy to know that Ive been accepted into the Etihad Assessment Day in Brisbane 15th May!! Its been a my dream job for the LONGEST TIME and something I really want to happen in this point of my life!! So wish me luck!!

By the way, is anybody else going to this assessment day??

Soooo....finally to the point. When asked one on one questions....such as 'why you wanna work for EY?' or 'why you wanna become CC?'

what do you think they REALLY wanna hear? what were some of your answers?

[cherrie]

assessment day or invite day???

desmayani are you going to assessment day or invite day?
i have recieved an invite for the 14th May from 1200-1800, open day is from 0800-1200 on the 14th as well, then on 15th is the actual internet invitation day. i think, am confused a little to which one im meant to go so am re-confirming with kimberely in recruitment today.

am a little nervous even though i have flying experience as is everyone i suppose. i hate interviews, all about trying to be calm when inside your jumping lol

good luck with your day, i might see you there maybe

xo C

[violinplayer21c]

Hey All!
Just wanted to let ya know that R just called and said everything is very fine now, and asked when I want to start.
So I'll be starting May 13th! I'm hoping for PM's for people joining on the 13th too!
HUGS, M

[chomelodie]

just went for the walk in conducted by the agent Inter-Excel Advisory & I am invited to attend for the actually assessment day on May 13 in singapore, feeling happy but also worried because EY just came in Mar and they only chose 10 out of 120?? omg, seems sooooooo difficult to get in.........

I read thro all the posts already but still feeling lost, any advice on how to prepare myself better?? also wanna ask if EY very strict on scar? I have a very long scar from snokeling 2 mths ago on my right leg and it is still very obvious, are they gonna check our body scar on the assessment day? is cabin crew required to wear stockings during work?

thxxxx

[tsteddy2004]

Anyone going for the assessment day at LHR??

Hi everyone,

I wonder has anyone got an invitation to go for the assessment in LHR either on 2nd /3rd of May? Do you know would the formate/quetison of the interview be very different to those held in Australia?
I hope I will get it...and even meeting you at EAU.

[tsteddy2004]

Sorry to everyone,

it's me again...i just wonder could anyone tell me how long does the one to one interviews last? I think there are two interviews, if people managed to get through the first one. What kind of questions did they ask u?

Thanks

[fire_107]

RE:

To tsteddy2004
The first interview take (3:10 min)
The second one ,which you will going to be invited for it the next day"if you pass the first assessment day" (15:30)
Good Luck

[cherrie]

employment jitters

lol we all seem so excited yet confued about this whole thing dont we

the fact is if they like what they see and hear from us, they'll pick us.

it seems recruitment is on the up and up with all the A380's being ordered around the world, depending on seating configuration, staff on any one A380 can be from 15-20 crew, this is why they are all recruiting, Etihad, Emirates, Qantas etc etc

if they like you they will give you the job. simple as that, no-one ever knows what they look for as the personalities are so diverse in all airlines.

So just be yourself and good luck. Its a little like lotto,except you have to wait for an answer lol

i was wondering if anyone from Etihad cabin crew could tell me what the salary is like at the moment both training wage and full salary first year, as i am a little hesitant to give up my well paid flying gig over here in oz. little scary, i did some sums and think ill only be getting half of what i would here, i know its about the experience but i do need to live, save and shop of course lol

any information will be greatly received,

thanks xo C

[Gloria]

I was wondering if anyone who had applied online from Melbourne has recieved an invitation to the MEL recruitment day on the 15th MAY, that's not the CV drop off day. Does anyone know if they are interviewing for cabin managers in this round in Australia? Thanks for any feedback!!!