Friday, January 6, 2017

Cabin crew recruitment agencies from around the world (edited 19/03/17)

Hello, people!

In this post, you can find the name and website of cabin crew recruitment agencies from around the world and their job offers!

Enjoy


aeroprofessional- www.aeroprofessional.com
aviamrt http://aviamrt.com/
sigma aviation- http://www.sigmaaviationservices.com/
meccti http://www.mecabincrew.com/
zenon-http://www.zenon.aero/jobs/
vipfarecruit-http://www.vipfarecruit.com/
crewasia-http://www.crewasia.net/bkk/
first2resource-http://www.first2resource.com/
cae parc aviation- https://caeparcaviation.com/jobs/?position=cabin-crew
crewlink/dalmac/caeli hotesses maroc- www.crewlink.ie/ wwww.dalmac.ie/www.caelihotesses.com
(these three only work for Ryanair)
shella consultants-http://www.shellaconsultants.com/airline-recruitment.html
pioneerglobalrecruitment- http://www.pioneerglobalrecruitment.com/airline-industry.html
firstclassarilinerecruitment-http://www.firstclassairlinerecruitment.co.za/
luap- http://www.luap.com/
oaklands global -http://oaklandsglobal.co.uk/
nobox- http://www.nobox.ie/about-nobox
osm aviation- https://osmaviation.com/

Monday, January 2, 2017

Airlines requirements and benefits: Middle east (PART 1)

The most famous airlines atm: Middle east airlines.

I bet that wherever you come from you have heard of these giants of the skies:
Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, Gulf air..etc. They are actually the most famous employers and offer some pretty attractive salary packages.
What's in common between airlines from the middle east is that they provide accommodation and transportation to and from work, I'd say huge benefits considering job perks of nowadays. Other pros of these companies is the tax free salary, opportunity for growth (since they are relatively new airlines) the opportunity to see the world and stay in the best hotels.

EMIRATES

Emirates is one of the most recognized and luxury serviced airline in the world and offers a really good salary package.
If you want to give it a try with them you have to apply on their website:
http://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/english/careers_overview/cabin_crew/default.aspx
and if you meet the basic requirements you will be shortlisted for an assessment day near your city where you will face different steps which are:
• Initial Assessment exercise
• English Test
• Psychometric Assessment
• Individual Competency Based Interview
If shortlisted you will then need to send several documents, photos and finally receive a call, if successful, with your DOJ  (Date of Joining).
The requirements  to be an emirates cabin crew are:
• 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 in Emirates Cabin Crew uniform (cosmetic and bandage coverings not permitted)
• Physically fit to meet the Emirates Cabin Crew requirements
• A positive attitude and empathy for others
• Strong cultural awareness and the ability to adapt to new environments and people
• Flexibility and the motivation to manage a demanding work schedule
• Qualities necessary to live up to the mission and values that Emirates holds in high regard – Professional, Empathetic, Progressive, Visionary, Cosmopolitan
And the benefits are:
 A Competitive Tax-Free Basic Salary
Accommodation: Emirates provided shared Cabin Crew accommodation with your own bedroom.
 Transportation: Emirates provided Transportation to and from the airport.
Annual Leave: Minimum of 30 calendar days per annum. Leave increases above 30 calendar days is dependent on the seniority of the position.
 End of Service Gratuity: In accordance with UAE Labour Law, on leaving the company you will be provided with an end of service (gratuity) payment calculated as 21 days basic salary per annum for the first 5 years of service and then 30 days basic salary per annum for each year of service beyond 5 years of service.
 Leave Tickets: Free annual leave tickets are provided to approved leave destinations for the employee and their eligible dependants, subject to Company policy.
 Insurance: Personal Life and Accident Insurance/Workmen’s Compensation Insurance.
 Medical and Dental Provision/Government Health Card.
 Government Pension Scheme: Eligible UAE National and GCC citizens are enrolled into their respective Government Pension Scheme, with employee and Company contributions payable.
 Provident Fund: On leaving the Company an employee is entitled to an End of Service Gratuity or Provident Scheme payment, whichever is higher. The Provident Scheme is a long-term savings arrangement provided to more senior positions and is designed to help plan for retirement. The company contributes 12% of basic salary, while you are required to contribute 5% of your basic salary.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS BASED IN DUBAI (U.A.E.) ONLY

ETIHAD

Etihad is also a luxury branded airline, based in Abu Dhabi. If you whish to apPly for them you have to go to their careers section on their website,
Etihad runs assessment days around the world and you can find the location here: http://www.etihad.com/en-ae/careers/cabin/recruitment/cabin-crew-assessments/
Before going there remember to apply online and you eventually receive an invitation letter and a form that you have to fill very carefully and bring with you to the assessment day.
The requirements for a job as an Etihad cabin crew are:
Minimum High School certification or any higher education.
Fluent English verbal and written comprehension; another language is an additional benefit.
Must be at least 21 years old on the date of joining.
Confident in water and be able to swim with the aid of a flotation device.
Able to reach 210 cms without shoes.
No tattoos nor body piercing (exception for one earring in the lower lobe of each ear for females only) that would be visible whilst wearing the Etihad uniform (bandages and cosmetic coverings are not permitted).
No criminal record.
Excellent personal presentation, style and image.
Willing to comply with UAE and GCAA visa, medical and health screening requirements.
And the benefits are:
Tax-free salary
Accommodation (depending on grade/role)
Transportation to and from work
Health Insurance
End of service benefits
Reduced airline fares and Etihad Holidays packages
Discounts on goods and services, including hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions
Special facilities such as gyms, medical centre, and Etihad Airways Nursery
Significant opportunities for career growth

QATAR AIRWAYS

Qatar airways is the world five star airline, known for bringing one of the best service in the skIes. The airline is based in Doha, Qatar and flies all over the world. If you are thinking about joining Qatar airways you can apply on their website
for a recruitment event next to your hometown. You can find the dates and venues here:
http://careers.qatarairways.com/qatarairways/vacancysearch.aspx
Just scroll down the list and look for cabin crew events. The perks of working as a Qatar airways cabin crew are:
- Shared furnished apartment in Doha paid by Qatar Airways
- Transportation from and to the airport before and after work
 Layover allowance
 You will receive 30 days of annual leave
- You will receive one free ticket per year to your country of origin
-tax free salary
and the cabin crew requirements are:
Minimum age of 21 years
Minimum arm reach of 212 cms on tip toes
Minimum high school education with fluency in written and spoken English
Excellent health and fitness
Willingness to relocate to Doha, Qatar
Outgoing personality with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a multinational team.
If you decide to go to one of the recruitment events please bring along with you:
1 x CV
1 x passport photocopy
1 x passport photograph taken in the same dress code mentioned above (without glasses).
1 x full length photograph taken in the same dress code mentioned above (without glasses).
1 x photocopy of your highest education certificate (in its original language is fine).

here below you can find a typical Qatar airways' roster:


AIR ATLANTA ICELANDIC

Air Atlanta Icelandic is a charter and ACMI airline based in Kópavogur, Iceland.
It specializes in leasing aircraft on an ACMI (Aircraft, Crews, Maintenance, Insurance)
and wet lease basis to airlines worldwide needing extra passenger and cargo capacity.
It also operates charter services. The company operates in different countries and has bases worldwide.(source: wikipedia)
I do know that they often operates for Saudia in the Hajj season ( Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca) and they recruit cabin crew who will be based in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) for the Hajj season. They are recruiting NOW and currently accepting applications from Greece, Hungary and Spain. If you want to apply you can do it by contacting the agency Airborne personnel LTD with this link:
http://www.aviationjobsearch.com/job/cabin-crew-5124130701416/7693231
The requirements for the job are:
English Language fluency (Spoken and Written)
Minimum age 22 years, maximum age 35 years
Certification of Cabin Crew Initial Safety Training for applicants with previous experience
Candidates must hold a valid passport which does not expire before December 2018, which also permits worldwide travel without restrictions
Clean criminal record
Good Health
Minimum level of education of High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to relocate to various locations on worldwide bases for lengthy periods
Minimum height of 1,60 m with weight in proportion to height
Clear speech, good hearing and eyesight (glasses/contact lenses are allowed)
Good swimming skills
No visible tattoos, body piercings or metal dental braces
Candidates must be able to provide 5 year traceable record
A positive attitude
Excellent Communication Skills
Great Knowledge of Customer Service Skills
Good organization skills and adaptability to changing environments
The ability to be tactful and diplomatic but also assertive, when necessary
Confidence in dealing with a range of people
Competence in handling difficult situations and the ability to remain calm under pressure and in emergency situations
The ability to work quickly and efficiently, often to tight time constraints
Good understanding of Cultural Diversity and ability to work in multi cultural environments
They also offer accommodation and transport to and from work, usually crew stay at the AZZAM COMPOUND in Jeddah.
The salary is quite good and you have the chance to get a really particular experience that few people can try.

GULF AIR

Gulf Air  is the principal flag carrier of Bahrain. Headquartered in Muharraq, Manama, adjacent to Bahrain International Airport, the airline operates scheduled services to 41 destinations in 23 countries across Africa, Asia and Europe. Its main base is Bahrain International Airport (source: wikipedia).
Gulf air was a major intercontinental carrier during the 70's, 80's and 90's. Lately the airline hasn't been doing well but slowly they are going back on track. For the recruitment process they rarely hire people from western countries, they mostly rely on third party agencies in the Philippines and Pakistan,(I don't know which ones and if I realize which agencies
are I will post them here). Nevertheless last august they started to recruit again Europe
with the help of the Cypriot agency AVIAMRT,http://aviamrt.com/
So, if you are interested in a career with Gulf air keep an eye on this website.
The basic criteria for a cabin crew posItion with Gulf Air are:
Aged between 20 and 30 years of age for female
Over 5 feet 3 inches (1.58m) tall with weight in proportion
Able to swim a minimum of 50m unaided
Never convicted of a serious criminal offence
Not suffering from any illness that would restrict you from flying duties, eg asthma, diabetes, epilepsy
Have no birth marks or tattoos that would be visible whilst in uniform
Single (with no children)
College or University qualification
Fluent in written and spoken English
Willing to take a full medical which includes an HIV test and drug screening
And the benefits are:
Salary with generous allowances
Fully furnished shared apartment
36 days annual leave
Annual leave ticket
Generous travel concessions
Medical care
Transport available to and from work
“Balmain, Paris” designed uniform
Uniform cleaning and laundering
Opportunity for career progression
End of service payment based on length of service

SAUDIA (ALSO KNOWN AS SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES)

Saudia , also known as Saudi Arabian Airlines is the flag carrier airline of Saudi Arabia, based in Jeddah. The airline's main operational base is at Jeddah-King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED).
 Riyadh-King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Dammam-King Fahd International Airport (DMM) are secondary hub (SOURCE: wikipedia)
Saudia usually recruits through agencies. As far as I know they most recruit with the help of the Philipino agency IPAMS,  http://www.ipams.com/announcements.php and this is for Philipino nationals ONLY. For other citizenships keep an eye on local newspaper and google news because sometimes they also recruit in other countries such as Indonesia, Tunisia, Morocco,
Malaysia. Saudia is looking for these requirement on applicants:

Must be female, age between 22 and 30 years old
Minimum arm reach of 212cm on tiptoes; must have a proportional height and weight
Must be fluent in written and spoken English
Willingness to relocate to Jeddah, KSA
Resilient, proactive personality
additional language is a plus
The benefits are similar to the others middle eastern airlines mentioned above


That's is from me for now! I will keep you posted on airline requirements and other news!

have a safe flight

xx

Gnigni







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