Hey Fieval! How long ago did you submit your medicals?? I submitted mine at the beginning of September and it took about 25 days to get a response from them. I sent them an email 3 days after I submitted it and then got an email saying my medicals had been completed and approved, but thats all it said. I got that on Monday and havent received anything since. Thats me. And from everyone else I have spoken to, they have been told by email, minus Cabincat who got a phone call.

Apparently they go through the medical exams by your departure date...mine is October 27th. When is yours? If its the 27th or before the 27th, you should hear from them really soon.

I guess the next step, from what I have read on this website is that you get sent another email saying that you have gotten final approval and then you can give in your notice to your employer, then they send the contract and then they send your plane tickets etc. Obviously it doesnt always work like that though becuase as I posted before, I have a friend who only got the email saying his medicals were completed and approved and nothing else and his plane ticket had already been sent by FedEx. He got no final approval and no contract.

Good luck with everything...their process is kind of confusing, but it looks like everyone makes it there eventually. lol. Let us know how things go.

amowers

help someone?
 

Hello Everybody!!

I am attending a global day a few days in Paraguay (Im from Argentina). My question is about the medical exam (I know it's a long way to get there anyway!!! A lot of interviews to pass).
About scars and tattos, does the doctor have to say u dont have any?? or is it only that u cant work for EK if they are visible while in uniform??
I have a scar on my right upper arm cause when I was a child i cut myself up! :\ it'd be noticeable if i wore really short sleeves... And I've heard that might be a restrain to work for EK. Is this so? Do they also check you when you get to DUBAI???

If someone please could answer me this I'd be really thankfull! :ok:

Dana

FAinbaires

hello,
while am also a wonnabe so my info will be more of advice n not maybe not so accurate but what i would want to urge you for now is to concentrate on the interview preparation.

If you mind will be on the scar,it will distrate you. Go there with a positive mind coz for the last two global assessment days i have gone to, i had doubts about getting the job n my doubts came true so please go with a positive mind!!!

about the medicals, i dont know if they check for scars so maybe some who has gone would shed more light but since its on your upper arm, maybe you're okey.
i wish you all the best and do keep us posted.


~
flyoneday :ok:

What is the procedure when someone wants to visit you in Dubai?!
 

I was just wondering what is procedure like when you want to invite someone to visit you in Dubai,stay few days, while you are placed in Company's appartment.Are we allowed such a thing?anyone ?
Thank's for reply

Ana

Layover Patterns
 

Two blocks of 48 hours in Brisbane sounds good, just a bit curious:

- What layovers are involved for the SYD/MEL flights (non-stop and via BKK/SIN respectively)? Do any flights involve layovers in NZ (or was I wrong in interpreting shuttle as a there-and-back in a day service?).

- Are European services just 24 hours? Do shorter flights like ATH, LCA involve layovers too? How long are JFK layovers usually?

Just really curious as many other airlines AU layovers are more along the lines of 30 hours, so this sounds good.

FAinbaires
 

Hola FAinbaires...I just went through the medicals and got my approval and am leaving October 27th so hopefully I can help you out a little.

The only time I was asked if I had any marks on my body was in the final interview...and I told them I had a tattoo on my lower back, which didnt seem to make any difference at all. During the medicals, no, no doctor had to state if we had marks of any kind, it wasnt on the forms, so you dont have to worry about that.

As for when you get to Dubai, I have absolutely no idea, maybe Elly can help us out with that???

I dont even know if Emirates has a uniform part that shows the top part of your arms...I doubt it and if they dont, it shouldnt be a problem.

Either way, go to the assessment day with a positive attitude. I am here in Brazil, so we are neighbours...good luck!!! Hope to see you in Dubai!

Flight ticket on its way!!
 

Yay! I emailed Emirates about changing my address yesterday and I got a response today telling me not to worry and that the ticket has already been applied for and should arrive via FedEX within maximum ten days!!! Thats sooooooo exciting! I havent even gotten an email about final approval or the contract...but I dont care. The ticket is whats going to make me finally believe that this is not all just a dream!

Hi guys. It's been a while since I've logged on - been busy beyond belief! Motherhen is being very truthful when she says you have to study hard! I previously worked for another airline longhaul and the training is far more thorough and full-on! You are put in some tough situations and really need to think on your feet and be as assertive as possible during the practical safety procedures exercises. I'm just looking forward to getting training finished! You meet great people though and really help each other through things! Gotta go, will try to post something again soon!:p

Thanks!!
 

AMOWERS, obrigado!!!! ur answer was really helpful and it really motivated me!! I hope to see you in Dubai some day as well!!! :O

Flyoneday, thank you so much!!! U r right about the positive attitude, if we think something is not gonna happen, it wont!


Everyone here is really helpful and positive!! U really give us hope! :D

Dee

Hi Amowners,

Thank you for your help, it has helped me understand things just a little bit more, my departure date has been changed from the 10th of November to the 24th of November. However I have to hand in 2 months notice to my current employer so if I am accepted it would really good to receive a response from them asap! So that I can hand in my 2 months notice and make the flight date, however I think either way I am hoping they will accommodate my notice period and move my departure date back if necessary. Fingers crossed huh!

:D

Hey Fieval, I imagine your medicals will be delayed a bit due to your date being so far off...but after 3 weeks or so, send them an email and maybe mention that you do need to give 2 months notice. ..as soon as I did that, I got an email 3 days later saying my medicals were approved. I am sure they have to move your departure date back, they understand you need to give two months notice...so I wouldnt worry about that too much.

Dubai here I come!
 

Just got my ticket by Fed Ex!I am flying on Friday 13th Oct Belgrade-Frankfurt-Dubai!Still waiting for visa and contract!Anyone else going?!

Wow,can't beleive I made it!


Ana:ok:

wow Ana!!!
Congratulations.i cant wait when it will be my turn!
but i gat a long way to go,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,have to invitated for an interview first,pass them,go for finals,get to be asked to take my medicals,pass em,get approved n asked to resign!:ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh:

when wil this be? :{

~
flyoneday :ok:

open day in singapore
 

hi :):) anybody planning to attend the open day in singapore on november? :)

To Ana
 

Congratulations!!!!! :D

Enjoy you last week with your family and friends and have a good journey!!

Hope to see you in Dubai!!!

xxx
katjuscha

Ana
 

Congrats!!!! That must be a nice feeling. I hope I can say the same two weeks from now!

I just got the same news from a friend leaving the same date...he hasnt gotten his visa or contract either...

Congratulations Ana and best of luck....your in for the ride of your life! :D

Cheers :p

Hey steel06, dont know of anyone attending the Singapore interviews, but make sure you have a good read of this thread and another EK thread under "anything to do with emirates"on this site. You will find some excellent advice which should help you out and help calm the nerves! Preperation is invaluable for these types of interviews!

Goodluck!

Cheers:p

global assessment day
 

hi everybody:)
anybody attending the global assessment day on oct 22 in the philippines:)

Nervous...
 

Oh dear, I posted something just now, but it didnt appear. Sorry if this post comes out twice guys.
Im very new here and I was just saying how great this place is where almost everyone is so helpful and friendly. Im especially pleased to know that there are so many successful aspiring candidates. To those who didnt make it: cheer up, things happen for a reason, and if u have the heart, try again, u never know whats in store in the future.
There'll be an open house in KL in 2 weeks time. And i have a 'situation'. I understand that u got to be in smart business-like attire on that open-day: women prefereably to be wearing knee length skirts. Im a muslim girl who dons a headgear and do not expose skin. will this be an issue? Ive seen those videos on youtube showing ladies undergoing emirates training. and i saw a muslim lady participant who donned a headgear so i presume this will not be a problem at all. but nevertheless, those in the know, i would really appreciate it if u could give me somewhat the real picture of what might happen. any advice? im soo nervous coz i really wanna do this and i dont wanna get booted out on the very first instance when they see me. :(
Anyway, to everyone out there, happy net-surfing.

popins- where are u????
 

hi...
hav u reached dxb? wat happened... no posts frm u for so long nw?

neways, all the best with ur training. and wish u a happy stay in dxb and do keep us posted on the training.

God Bless

all the best
 

Ana:

Congrats! and wish u GUD LUCK!

OzyOS:

all the best with ur medicals!

amowers:

congrats . happy to knw dat ur ticket is on its ways. all the best to u too.

elly:
thanks for keeping in touch inspite of ur busy schedules!


GOD BLESS !

Thank You!!
 

Hello to all of You!
Thank You for everything!You helped me a lot while being so nervous about EK!This forum is great,a lot of nice people sharing same dreams,wishes and different experiences!I wish you all the best and hope to meet all of you soon in Dubai!
In case you need any help or have any question regarding Ek be free to write on [email protected]. It would be pleasure to help you.

For all of you leaving soon Have a nice flight and see you soon!
And for you who are still waiting your dream to come true..don't give up!And don't ever loose hope!I attended open day first and only time in May,passed through the finals and didn't hear anything from Ek till middle of August!I lost even last hope and then my phone rang,It was nice lady from emirates Recruitment team!


Good Luck!

Ana:O

For Sydney flights, one takes the pattern of DXB-SYD-CHC-SYD-DXB with each outstation having a layover of 24 hours. It's always packed via SYD-DXB and vice versa, but rarely packed via CHC. Plus it's on a spiffy aircraft with crew rest bunks. Sometimes if you finish service quick enough you can get 5 hours of horizontal rest on the DXB-SYD route which makes all the difference.

The DXB-BKK-SYD-AKL pattern I've never done, but my understanding is that it the SYD-AKL-SYD is a shuttle. There's definately 24 hours in BKK but I don't know if there is 24 or 48 hours rest in SYD to be honest.

For Melbourne flights, the DXB-MEL-AKL-MEL-DXB pattern works in the same way as the SYD-CHC flight - 24 hours rest at each station and you have the crew bunks.

However, the only other MEL flight is DXB-SIN-MEL-SIN-DXB where you get 24 hours in SIN but only 17 hours in Melbourne! Hopefully they'll extend the rest soon, but it's been operating that way for a while and there's been no mention of a change.

For European flights, they usually involve a 24 hour layover, but there are some nice ones, such as a 2 day Malta and a 4 day Milan. Destinations need to have a flight time of greater than 4.5 hours for there to be a layover, so we stay 24 hours in Athens but don't stay in Lanarca.

Also, JFK is a funny one and confuses many crew when they fly over. To work the JFK flights (and any other US destination that EK will start up in the future), you must apply for a US Visa. You apply for the visa with EK, and it's up to EK as to who applies or not. Even if you have a US passport you still apply for the visa, it's a special crew visa. If you're a German speaker, you MUST apply for it, as there is a JFK route via Hamburg. Most layovers are around 24-48 hours, there are over 2 flights a day there.

Before, EK invited crew to apply for the visa, but more recently they're getting whole abinitios to apply during training college.

Hope that helps :-)

just Corection on JFK
u don't need visa if u holding US or Canada passport...other country yes u need visa
and JFK layover...
i belive the longest is 30hours

emirates open day/interviews
 

Hi guys!!!

I m a bit new on this forum, and honestly before posting this I looked around on the forum for any thread about the title of my post but I could not find it... :\ so here I am:

I ll be attending an EK open day in Paris the 28 october and I was wondering about how the open day goes. If we do any tests, presentation, groups test, etc....

If the answer is already on this forum, could someone send me the link?? :O

And if you have any tips for me to be ready for the big day, I would really appreciate, here s my email address: [email protected]

A big MERCI to you all :}

Sandra

Thanks heaps for the information! Are you German btw?

Rookie at Step 0
 

Hi everyone! Ive finally completed step zero, and that is to complete and submit the application form online. :} the open day is in 2 weeks time. even if i dont hear a reply from them, i should just 'invite' myself to the open house right? im soooo nervous! anyone else going for the open house in KL on the 21st?

sandramm>
Yeah i think someone did post something aboutthat, but its in a thread thats already closed. lemme see if i can help u get the link. its in the last page of the CC thread. (am I right guys?) the information u can get there is amazing!!! Good luck! by the way, im just as new as u. :O

Peace to u all.

Emirates Openday Paris
 

Hi all together! I just registered myself to be considered for the Emirates Openday in Paris! How long does it take until they get in touch with you provided you are succesful with your application and what is this day about?? Who can help me? I would be very glad about it!
...and good luck to everybody who is applying to join Emirates! :-)

SASS Atlantic
 

Guys, I was just wondering after reading the many, many posts here about open days: are those open days conducted by 3rd parties similar to the ones conducted by EK? For instance, Ive read advices about how dressing in business suits and reaching the location wayyyy earlier is a must. but in a separate forum ive read, the open days held in malaysia/ singapore are a little bit more casual where there were some who turned up hours later (like a walk-in) and in slightly casual attire... and still got through! i wont take the chance of course, but I was just wondering if the selection/elimination process (or criteria) differs between SASS and EK. Anyone?
Counting down.. looking up! :)

Hey chocolatBabe, you can definately turn up at the open day, i did (in Melbourne) and now awaiting confirmation on my start date! (looking like the 20th of this month) Although not essential, but if you can remember to take with you the reference number they give you when you submit your online application to the interviews as they do ask for it (and probably looks better on your behalf that you have taken the time to finn-in the online application)

Best of luck with it all and if you need any help/advise everyone on this thread is extreemly welcoming :D

Best of luck!

Cheers :p

For Syd-Bkk trip you get 24 hours in syd then you do the AKL shuttle and then get 48 hours in syd.

sandramm,ChocolatBabe & Casablanca85:

the other thread which has loads of info on emirates and its recruitment process is :" ANYTHING having to do with emirates applications"
u need to keep searching the pages to find it... so, here is the direct link:

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=146913

i hope it helps u all... and all the best for ur interviews!

GOD BLESS!
:ok:

Hey ChocolatBabe, I strongly advise against doing anything casually when it comes to these interviews if you really want this position. Always give 110% and this will shine through on the day. Im not too sure what the interviews were like in Singapore etc, but in Mel they were extreemly professional. Have a good read of the anything to do with emirates thread (as shown by geetha) and best of luck!

Cheers:p

thanks guys !!!
 

To
ChocolateBabe, Geetha and Steel06.....a BIG THANK YOU for your replies and the links u sent me ... so useful.

:) Sandra:D

Final question: I know when u do ur dental check u need to have ur feelings done, but what happens if ur missing one molar (in the back of my mouth, u can hardly see it) which is my case ???

See ya

driving licence
 

hey
i've important question:

how do i know whether i;ve uae convertable driving licence???
i've a polish driving licence, but i don't know whethr i can drive with it in dubai...
any clue?would be thankful!!!

Casablanca, if it is an open day, even if you got an invite to the interview or no, u should go!

Sandram, about the molar, if they dont see it, that's ok, but i think ur dentist has to fill in a form that all of your teeth dont need any work done. So maybe if u get to that final stage ull find out what to do about it, but dont worry about it yet!

To everybody, it's business attire, DO NOT ARRIVE LATE, always have a smile on ur face. Wear make up but dont look like a clown, nails polished.
I went to an open day in buenos aires and at the end u had to hand out your resume to the recruiters, u had like a minute with them... and trust me, u feel like u r being x-rayed, so they will be looking at ur nails! :ok: Maybe im too paranoid, but in that minute that's what they have to do! And from 250 people, only 50 made it to the next round and let me tell you, only the "well-groomed" passed the 1st screening.

They will show you a video of emirates and then u can ask questions, this would be nice to get yourself noticed. Try to ask sth smart though.
The rest is up to you and up to them!

Good luck!!

Dee

Wilko,

about the driving license u should it check it calling the consulate or trying to do some research onthe internet.

I know for a fact that I should get the international driving license if i wanna drive abroad.

Gl!

Dee

SANDRAMM - I there I have just completed all my medicals and submitted all completed documents for final approval, I am now awaiting their reply.
In regards to your question re:Teeth, as part of your final medicals a dental check is to be undertaken. Emirates will forward you a sheet which needs to be taken to your dentist and filled out, confirming weather you have fillings, crowns any dental work, its just standard procedure and it isnt going to make a difference weather you have a tooth or two missing in the back of your mouth....so I would worry about you will be fine:O

hello everyone.. i'am based here in the philippines and I'm scheduled for EK assesment this coming Oct 21. I received an e-mail from the agency who's handling the applicants for jobs abroad with Word Docoment attachment telling all the details such as the things I need to bring and what to expect in the coming assesment. It is said in the Word Doc that I could wear a skintone stocking or none. I just want to ask if I wear stockings do they check the legs during the screenings that they will still ask me to remove it? thanks a lot.. :)