Emirates Cabin Crew Frequently Asked Questions

Emirates Cabin Crew

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Emirates recruitment process like?

Emirates cabin crew applicants are short-listed and undergo an initial screening. Many will then be asked to participate in group assessment exercises. Finally, those identified as having potential will be called for the final interview. Candidates who fail to make it through the initial screening process and those who are not successful after the interview may reapply after 6 months.

2. What does Emirates recruiters look for at the recruitment open day or assessment day?

Irrespective of nationality, Emirates recruiters look for a positive attitude, confidence, flexibility, maturity, a friendly disposition, and importantly a genuine passion to help others and to provide quality service. As the cabin crew job can be physically demanding, Emirates recruiters also look for those with resilience and a determination to continually perform well.

3. I do not have previous experience as cabin crew. Will that be given priority?

Previous experience in a customer service role would be of benefit but previous cabin crew experience is not required.

4. Can I attend a cabin crew open day event in any country where Emirates recruitment events are being held?

Yes. If Emirates is not conducting interviews in your home country, you may be invited to attend the selection process in a nearby country or you may choose to attend the Open Information Days as advertised. Should you choose to attend, expenses incurred will not be reimbursed.

5. If selected to join Emirates as Cabin Crew what medical tests are required?

Prior to joining, you will be required to complete a self-declaration medical form. If additional information is required, you may have to visit your Doctor. A visit to the Dentist is also required to complete the dental form. Any costs incurred as part of your medical requirements will be borne by you. Once you join us, additional medicals will be conducted by The Emirates Group. These are required for residence visa and also to comply with GCAA requirements.

6. What is involved in the training? Where does it take place?

All Cabin Crew recruits go through an initial eight-week training course in Dubai, conducted in English at a purpose-built crew training centre that is part of the Emirates Aviation College. Training includes the practical and theoretical aspects of safety, first aid and inflight service on the various aircraft operated by Emirates. The trainees on each course are normally a rich cultural mix. There are regular assessments with stringent pass marks for each module. Hence a high standard of performance and dedication is required.

7. Is there an upper age limit for the cabin crew role at Emirates Group?

The age group for Emirates cabin crew positions is clearly defined in the Emirates UAE Cabin Crew Programme and the requirements are 21 - 30 years old. We would expect identical rules to be applied for international applicants. Just be mindful that the median age for new joining cabin crew in the Top three Middle Eastern airlines for international crew is 26. If you understand statistics then you will know how this equates to a normal distribution graph, it reveals if you can be accepted at 32. As exceptional outliers, yes!

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