Emirates has announced a UAE recruitment drive as it looks to hire cabin crew in the country.
Emirates currently has 22,000 cabin crew members and is looking to recruit 5,000 in this financial year.
On the back of its incredibly successful financial results and profit share, the airline is hosting a series of exclusive events in Dubai for those eager to be a part of its iconic cabin crew community.
The five-star invite-only events, designed exclusively for those who live and work in the UAE, are open to all nationalities. To be shortlisted for the events, all aspirants need to do is check-out the eligibility criteria and fill in a simple online application form.
Emirates jobs in Dubai
The Dubai-based airline has listed the following requirements for applicants in terms of qualifications and experience:
- More than a year’s experience in hospitality/customer service
- Positive attitude and the natural ability to provide excellent service in a team environment
- Minimum qualification is high school graduate (Grade 12)
- Fluent in written and spoken English (ability to speak another language an advantage)
- At least 160cm tall
- No visible tattoos while you’re in Emirates cabin crew uniform
- Based in Dubai and able to meet the UAE employment visa requirements
Emirates cabin crew salary and benefits
According to Emirates, cabin crew pay is made up of three components:
- Fixed basic salary
- Hourly pay for operated flights
- Overseas meal allowance
Basic salary for Grade II (Economy Class) cabin crew team members is AED4,430 ($1.206) per month with flying pay equivalent to AED63.75 ($17) an hour, based on an average of 80 to 100 hours per month.
Emirates said the average total pay for cabin crew positions advertised in the UAE recruitment drive is around AED10,170 ($2,770).
Meal allowances for night stops are also provided as is hotel accommodation as well as transport to and from the airport.
5 reasons to become an Emirates cabin crew
Travel for work with friends: Emirates’ crew fly to and explore more than 130 places on six continents – from the Americas to Australasia. They experience the rich tapestry of cultures, food, lifestyles, history, terrain, and insights that shape their personalities and make them future fit. Crew from 140 nationalities work together as a team and forge friendships for life.
Pay and perks: Cabin crew enjoy a competitive salary, flying pay, layover expenses and are eligible for profit-share. Their wanderlust is supported with annual leave, annual leave flight tickets, and deeply discounted tickets for themselves, dependants, wider family, and friends.
Excellent medical, dental and life insurance cover, transport to and from work, and free laundry services for uniforms make life stress-free. In Dubai, crew stay in furnished accommodation, and during layovers across the globe in four and five-star hotels.
The FACE card, exclusively for cabin crew, and the Emirates Platinum card available to all employees, offer a range of exclusive privileges and discounts across thousands of brands, retail stores, clubs, hotels, resorts, and much more, locally and globally.
Learn skills: Onboard, Emirates’ cabin crew are not just renowned for their best inflight service, they’re the champions of safety, security, and medical emergencies.
New recruits learn leadership and life-saving skills, essential first aid, observational and industry insights. They receive skincare, nutrition, and wellbeing advice and are coached on the pillars of Emirates’ hospitality and award-winning onboard food and beverage offering.
Crew have access to a host of learning and development opportunities at the Emirates Training College, on LinkedIn Learning and on the internal Future Skills portal.
In 2023-24, 18,600 Emirates Group employees worldwide upskilled themselves with courses. MIRA, the extended reality virtual training for crew, unveiled during Dubai Airshow 2023, is a game changer.
Those interested in higher education and doctorate programmes can get their degrees and PhDs at a discount with Emirates Aviation University, the region’s premier aviation-related academic institution.
Career opportunities: cabin crew have planned and personalised career paths as their performance promotes them from Economy to Business to First Class teams and onwards to leadership roles as Cabin Supervisors and Pursers.
Once crew decide to hang up their wings, many find success in ground roles as trainers, cabin crew management, recruiters, and in roles across the organisation.
Recognition and reward: Cabin crew are recognised for their outstanding contributions and for being inspirational role models. Many are proud recipients of the Najm Chairman’s Awards – the highest honour at the Emirates Group, and regularly receive Najm certificates and cash prizes for their efforts.
In 2023-24, the Emirates Group awarded 21,000 Najms worth AED2m ($545,000).
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