Everything you need to know about being Cabin Crew with Emirates Airlines

What you’ll need

There are a few qualities which will make you stand out. Namely, you’ll be positive, confident, flexible, friendly and very keen to help others. Here are the other things we look for in our candidates.

• At least 21 years of age at the time of joining
• Arm reach of 212 cm while standing on tiptoes
• Minimum height of 160 cm
• High school graduate (Grade 12)
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• No visible tattoos while you’re in Emirates cabin crew uniform (cosmetic and bandage coverings aren’t allowed)
• Can adapt to new people, new places and new situations
• Physically fit for this demanding role

Benefits

Travelling becomes more than part of your job, it becomes your lifestyle; and our concessional travel tickets make it easier to explore new cities outside of your layovers. That’s just one of the incredible rewards we offer you, here’s what you can look forward to
Cabin Crew Terms and ConditionsStarting Pay:

Basic Monthly Salary: Grade II (Economy Class)	AED 4220/month
Flying Pay: Grade II (Economy Class)	AED 58.25/on hourly basis (avg. 80-100 hrs/month)
Approximate average monthly pay:	AED 9462/month ~tax free (~2576 USD, 2299 EUR, 1821 GBP)

Layover Expenses: Meal allowances are provided in the currency of the country of night stop. Hotel accommodation as well as transport to and from the airport is provided by the company.

Concessional Travel: Staff travel benefits on Emirates Airline can be availed as per the Staff Travel Manual. Staff travel benefits on other airlines can be availed as per inter-airline agreements/policies.

Accommodation: Furnished accommodation is provided free of charge, including utilities -water, electricity. TV, Internet and telephone bills are not included. There are more than 50 buildings in various locations throughout Dubai that you can be placed in. Two/three colleagues (same gender) share a two/three bedroom apartment and each have their own bedroom but share the kitchen and the living area. Two people may have to share a second bathroom in some three-bedroom apartments.

Once probationary period is complete you may request to move to another apartment pending availability. Due to varying rosters of occupants and to ensure security, there are no visitors allowed past 01:00 unless they are Emirates (EK) crew. You may have two family members visit at the same time and stay in your accommodation twice a year for a maximum of 30 days each visit.

Transport: Transportation is provided by the company to/from work and to/from Training College.

Uniform: Provided by the company free of charge, incl. dry-cleaning in designated outlets in Dubai.

Leave/Leave Travel: 30 calendar days leave per year. One firm free annual leave ticket is provided to your country of origin. The ticket can be changed to any EK destination after 3 years of service.

Developing our people

We believe that learning and development should last throughout your career, so we offer e-learning courses for cabin crew as well as classroom courses and project-based training. And if you want to earn a relevant degree or diploma, we could pay for it.

 

 

Developing our people

We believe that learning and development should last throughout your career, so we offer e-learning courses for cabin crew as well as classroom courses and project-based training. And if you want to earn a relevant degree or diploma, we could pay for it.

Application tips

The perfect applicationAs well as the role requirements, there’s a little more that great cabin crew members offer.

You should be determined to always perform well. And no doubt you’ll be able to manage a pretty demanding work schedule.

Also, you’ll be culturally aware and reflect who we are – professional, empathetic, progressive, visionary and cosmopolitan. These are the characteristics we look for when you meet us at an assessment day, so come prepared to demonstrate these qualities individually and in the group exercises we prepare for you.

Finally, in order to set a great first impression, consult our grooming guidelines below when taking your photos for your application and when you come to an assessment day.

 Photo guidelines:

You will need to provide full length and passport sized photos in business attire and casual wear

Please ensure none of the photos are edited and consist of only you.

Female photos:

• Business attire with closed fitted jacket, knee length skirt, skin colour stockings and closed toe heels
• Smart casual wear – we suggest jeans and a plain coloured t-shirt with closed toe high heels
• No accessories
• Hair should be neatly tied
• Full make up
• Full length photo (from the top of your head to your shoes)
• Stand up straight with arms straight down by your side and both legs together
• Face the camera straight on and ensure the photo is sharp and in focus
• Find good lighting to avoid shadows
• Plain background for your formal photo
• And above all else please remember to smile

 Male photos:

• Business attire with closed jacket, shirt and tie
• Smart casual wear – we suggest jeans and a plain coloured t-shirt with closed shoes
• No accessories
• Short hair neatly presented with minimal styling product
• Clean shaven
• Full length photo (from the top of your head to your shoes)
• Stand up straight with arms straight down by your side and both legs together
• Face the camera straight on and ensure the photo is sharp and in focus
• Find good lighting to avoid shadows
• Plain background for your formal photo
• And above all else please remember to smile

Training Journey Overview

 

Induction

8 days: Induction week will provide information to assist and support you during your transition into your new environment, within Dubai and throughout your training.

SEP

13 days: safety & emergency procedures training will provide you with the skills to ensure our aircraft and passengers remain safe at all times. Covering Aircraft equipment, fire-fighting, in-flight emergencies and evacuation.

 

 

GMT

5 days: Group Medical training will equip you to be able to confidently manage any medical incident on-board. You’ll cover topics such as CPR, bleeding, burns, emergency childbirth and a variety of medical conditions.

 

 

 

Security

2 days: safeguarding tomorrow – Security training will provide you with guidelines, skills and techniques to prevent and manage acts of unlawful interference, disruptive behaviour, hijacking and sabotage.

 

 

 

I&U

1 day: Image and uniform training will give you the skills and knowledge to project a professional image in line with the Emirates brand, You will cover uniform standards, skincare, make-up, hair care, nail care and a healthy lifestyle.

 

 

Nujoum

1 day: Are you ready to shine? Emirates is one of the biggest stars in the sky. Only you can make it the brightest.

 

 

Service

12 days Service training, 4 months On the Job learning and development and 3 days service Assessments to equip you with the knowledge and skills required  to deliver ‘World’s best In-flight Experience.’

 

 

Current Roles

We’ve rolled out an updated application process for cabin crew positions where candidates are required to create their applications online and attend an online video interview. Due to the large volume of applications that we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be invited for assessment days at various locations.