Etihad Airways Launches Cabin Crew Recruitment Drive in Australia

Etihad Airways has launched a major recruitment drive in Australia.

Australian nationals, interested in joining the airline as cabin crew, food and beverage managers, and inflight chefs, should apply online ahead of the scheduled recruitment days.The recruitment days will be held in Sydney on Monday, 10 February and Melbourne on Wednesday, 12 February 2014.

“To support the rapid, dynamic expansion of Etihad Airways, we are delighted to host our recruitment drive in Australia, a key market for the airline,” said Aubrey Tiedt, Etihad Airways’ Vice President Guest Services. “We hope to attract individuals with a great passion for guest service and hospitality to join our multinational and multicultural cabin crew team.”

Once selected and invited to attend a recruitment day, applicants will meet members of the Etihad Airways recruitment team who will provide comprehensive information about living in Abu Dhabi and the dynamics of working with passengers at 30,000 feet.

Successful applicants undergo a seven-week safety and service training program conducted at Etihad Airways’ Training Academy in Abu Dhabi.

Cabin crew are all based in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Staff enjoy many benefits including medical insurance and housing support, in addition to access to a wealth of world-class leisure, sports and entertainment activities.

Etihad Airways currently flies double daily to Sydney in conjunction with the airline’s partner, Virgin Australia, and daily to Brisbane and Melbourne. Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Perth, Western Australia, will commence from 15 July 2014.

Nearly 350 Australian nationals currently work for Etihad Airways including 52 pilots and 83 cabin crew.