24 April 2014
Etihad Airways is recruiting South African professionals who are interested in taking their career high into the sky.
South Africans who are interested to join Etihad Airways cabin crew can try their luck on recruitment day.
The airline is keen on taking in new cabin crew, food and beverage managers, inflight chefs.
Interested parties may register in advance by visiting its website www.etihad.com/careers/cabin.
The recruitment day will take place in Cape Town on May 6. Its recruitment team will provide comprehensive information about living in Abu Dhabi and working with guests at 30,000 feet above sea level.
Successful candidates will undergo a seven-week training program at Etihad Airways' state-of-the-art Training Academy in Abu Dhabi.
Aubrey Tiedt, Etihad Airways' Vice President Guest Services, said: "To support the rapid, dynamic expansion of Etihad Airways, we are delighted to host our recruitment drive in South Africa, a strategically important market for the airline.
"We hope to attract and recruit individuals who are incredibly passionate and dedicated to deliver remarkable hospitality.
"Our team hails from more than 110 nationalities and enjoys great career development opportunities commencing as cabin crew, inflight chefs or food and beverage managers, and progressing to onboard leadership and management roles."
Nearly 243 South Africans currently work for Etihad Airways, including 107 core staff, 120 cabin crew and 16 pilots.
Cabin crew are all based in the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Etihad Airways 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 launched its daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg in December 2005.
The airline has received a lot of awards over the years reflecting its position as a world leading airline.
The awards include the prestigious accolade as the world's leading airline, the world's leading first-class offering, the world's leading airline cabin crew at the World Travel Awards held in Doha, Qatar, in November 2013.
Etihad Airways is recruiting South African professionals who are interested in taking their career high into the sky.
South Africans who are interested to join Etihad Airways cabin crew can try their luck on recruitment day.
The airline is keen on taking in new cabin crew, food and beverage managers, inflight chefs.
Interested parties may register in advance by visiting its website www.etihad.com/careers/cabin.
The recruitment day will take place in Cape Town on May 6. Its recruitment team will provide comprehensive information about living in Abu Dhabi and working with guests at 30,000 feet above sea level.
Successful candidates will undergo a seven-week training program at Etihad Airways' state-of-the-art Training Academy in Abu Dhabi.
Aubrey Tiedt, Etihad Airways' Vice President Guest Services, said: "To support the rapid, dynamic expansion of Etihad Airways, we are delighted to host our recruitment drive in South Africa, a strategically important market for the airline.
"We hope to attract and recruit individuals who are incredibly passionate and dedicated to deliver remarkable hospitality.
"Our team hails from more than 110 nationalities and enjoys great career development opportunities commencing as cabin crew, inflight chefs or food and beverage managers, and progressing to onboard leadership and management roles."
Nearly 243 South Africans currently work for Etihad Airways, including 107 core staff, 120 cabin crew and 16 pilots.
Cabin crew are all based in the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Etihad Airways 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 launched its daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg in December 2005.
The airline has received a lot of awards over the years reflecting its position as a world leading airline.
The awards include the prestigious accolade as the world's leading airline, the world's leading first-class offering, the world's leading airline cabin crew at the World Travel Awards held in Doha, Qatar, in November 2013.
© The Saudi Gazette 2014
