Etihad Airways Launches Cabin Crew Recruitment Drive in United Kingdom

Etihad Airways is looking for British nationals that would like to be part of its award-winning team of cabin crew.

The recruitment day will take place in London on Monday, 28 April 2014. It will offer applicants the opportunity to meet Etihad Airways’ recruitment specialists who will provide comprehensive information about living in Abu Dhabi and the dynamics of working with guests at 30,000 feet.

People interested in attending the recruitment day and joining the airline’s team of cabin crew, food and beverage managers, and qualified inflight chefs, should register in advance.

New cabin crew members undergo a seven-week training program conducted 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 the United Kingdom, a key 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, an inflight chef or food and beverage manager and progressing to onboard leadership and management roles.”

Nearly 1,222 British nationals currently work for Etihad Airways, including 688 core staff, 367 cabin crew and 167 pilots.

Cabin crew are all based in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates and 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 has a three-times-a-day service to London Heathrow and twice daily flights to Manchester from its Abu Dhabi hub.