Global airlines Emirates is holding a recruitment open day in Edinburgh, as they hunt for eager individuals with a passion for travel.
Held on February 6 at the DoubleTree by Hilton on Bread Street, the event is part of a recruitment drive with the airline hiring 5,000 new team members. They’ve said they’re looking for fresh graduates, people with hospitality or customer service experience, and those looking for an exciting career.
Those who are successful would join Emirates 21,500-strong cabin crew team. Candidates would also receive “excellent training facilities and a range of development programmes for its employees”.
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An Emirates spokesperson said: “Emirates’ cabin crew lead a cosmopolitan lifestyle in vibrant Dubai, living with 200 nationalities in a city renowned for its hotels, restaurants, food scene, leisure activities and for being one of the safest in the world.
“Emirates’ cabin crew enjoy a competitive, tax-free salary and flying pay, eligibility for profit share, hotel stays and layover expenses, concessional travel and cargo, annual leave, annual leave ticket, furnished accommodation, transportation to and from work, excellent medical, life and dental insurance coverage, laundry services and other benefits.
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“Friends and family enjoy deeply discounted flight tickets, and travelling with their loved ones creates lasting memories for crew.”
Candidates have been advised to pre-register for the Edinburgh event, with an up to date CV and recent photo. An event is also being held at Maldron Hotel in Glasgow on February 8.
Robyn Clark from the UK, who recently joined the cabin crew team in February 2023 said: “Working for Emirates is a job like no other. From the day I got the call to boarding every flight, I feel so proud of what I’ve accomplished.
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“Putting on the iconic Emirates uniform every morning is a feeling I can’t explain – this really is a dream come true. I will always be grateful to Emirates for the memories I’ve made, the amazing experiences I’ve had travelling the world, and being able to come back from my journeys to Dubai – one of the safest and most vibrant cities globally – that I now call home.”
You can find out more, and register for the event, here.
