For the fifth year running, Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, is underlining its commitment to its Omanisation programme with a major presence at JOBEX 2012.
JOBEX, the largest and most comprehensive career exhibition in Oman, runs from 23-25 April at the Oman International Exhibition Centre in Muscat. It attracts a wide range of job seekers in search of interesting employment opportunities and enables exhibitors to showcase their companies and job opportunities.
Oman Air's management has a deep-rooted commitment to providing as many career opportunities as possible for qualified Omani candidates.
This year, Oman Air will be targeting job seekers with general diplomas, with a view to training them for service-level positions both on the ground at the airport and in the air, on-board its award-winning aircraft. The airline will be meeting potential job seekers, screening applicants and shortlisting them at JOBEX.
Wayne Pearce, Oman Air's Chief Executive Officer, says:
"Oman Air's continuing success has seen the growth of our fleet and network of destinations, the introduction of outstanding comfort, space and luxury both in the air and on the ground, and increases in passenger numbers and load factors. Passenger feedback is overwhelmingly positive and we have attracted acclaim in the form of more than 20 awards. None of this would have been possible without the remarkable efforts of Oman Air's dedicated staff, the majority of whom are Omani.
About Oman Air
Oman Air is the flagship carrier of the Sultanate of Oman and an Official 4 Star Airline (Skytrax 2011). Founded in 1993, the airline has since witnessed massive growth and has played a major role in making Muscat an important traffic hub in the Middle East, supporting the commercial, industrial and tourism sectors.
The airline currently operates direct international flights from Muscat to Gulf destinations, such as Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam and Kuwait, as well as Cairo, Beirut and Amman within the wider Middle East region.
In addition, Oman Air flies to ten destinations in India (Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Hyderabad, Delhi, Lucknow, Bangalore, Kozhikode and Jaipur), Chittagong in Bangladesh, Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore in Pakistan, Kathmandu in Nepal and Colombo in Sri Lanka. Furthermore, Oman Air flies to the Maldives, Bangkok in Thailand and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and operates services to Zanzibar and Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania.
Its European destinations are London, Milan, Munich, Frankfurt, Paris and Zurich.
Codeshare partnerships with British Midland International (bmi) and Malaysia Airlines extend Oman Air's network to include Hong Kong, Singapore, Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi and Penang, as well as Manchester, Belfast, Edinburgh and Aberdeen in the UK.
Oman Air's fleet currently consists of four Airbus A330-200s, three Airbus A330-300s, 15 Boeing 737-700s/800s, two Embraer E175s and two ATR 42s. Two further Embraer E175s are on order, with an option of a further five.
Oman Air has just confirmed an order for 6 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which are scheduled for delivery in 2015.
Oman Air's outstanding aircraft interiors include its First Class Mini Suite, which provides each of the six First Class passengers with direct aisle access and converts to the longest lie-flat seat in the skies. The A330's 20 award-winning Business Class seats each provide direct aisle access, ample storage space and the latest technological amenities. Economy Class seats offer adjustable head and leg rests, together with surprising amounts of leg and elbow room. A state of the art in-flight entertainment system features individual seatback screens, audio and video on demand and live satellite TV. In addition, Oman Air has pioneered both mobile telephony and Internet connectivity on board its flights and this is available in all three classes.
Superb new First and Business Class lounges have been opened at Muscat International Airport, featuring elegant and tranquil relaxation areas, complimentary spa treatments and à la carte dining. A lounge-to-aircraft limousine service has also been launched for First Class passengers at Muscat.
Oman Air's commitment to quality, comfort and a seamless passenger experience has resulted in international acclaim, including: Best Business Class Seat in the World and Service Excellence, Middle East (World Airline Awards 2011); Best Luxury Airline, Middle East (Business Destinations Awards 2011); Technological Innovation of the Year (Aviation Business Awards 2010); as well recognition in the TravelPlus Amenity Bag Awards 2010 (three Gold, one Silver), the Cellars in the Sky Awards 2010 (Silver), the KLIA Awards 2011, the 2009 Vision Awards (one Silver, one Bronze) and the Travel Industry Club Awards 2010 (Silver), TTG Travel Award 2011 as "Commended Airline of the Year", "Best In-flight Connectivity & Communications" award in The 2011 Passenger Choice Awards in Seattle USA, The Airline of the Year Award at France's Lauriers d'Or du Voyage d'Affaires, Top Resa 2011.
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