Emirates Airlines has announced its intention to bolster its cabin crew team by hiring an additional 5,000 members for its soon-to-be-operational Airbus A350 fleet in 2024.
The airline known as one of the world’s largest international carriers revealed that the recruitment drive primarily targets those entering or recently entering the workforce.
The airline is extending invitations to fresh graduates boasting internships or part-time work experience, individuals with approximately a year of hospitality or customer service background, and those eager to embark on a career that involves “travelling the globe.”
Emirates Airlines emphasized the unique benefits the new recruits would enjoy, labeling the opportunity as a chance to be part of the world’s largest international airline and receive training from some of the industry’s finest instructors.
The recruits will traverse more than 140 cities in 76 countries, gaining exposure to diverse cultures and enjoying a comprehensive range of employment benefits.
This year, the airline’s recruitment team is set to conduct open days and assessments in over 460 cities globally, showcasing the airline’s extensive network and the diverse composition of its cabin crew team.
Emirates Airlines, which had previously employed over 130 Nigerians across the Emirates group before suspending flight operations in Nigeria, encourages applications from qualified candidates of all nationalities, including Nigerians.
The recruitment initiative follows the airline’s successful hiring of 8,000 cabin crew members in 2023, bringing the total count to 21,500 by August 2023.
As Emirates prepares to welcome its anticipated A350s mid-year and Boeing 777-Xs starting in 2025, the cabin crew recruitment drive aims to align with the airline’s growth trajectory.
All successful cabin crew recruits will undergo an eight-week training program at Emirates’ facility in Dubai, emphasizing the development of effective teamwork, mental resilience under pressure, and the delivery of exceptional hospitality and service – essential qualities for ambassadors of the iconic Emirates brand.