Emirates says that the continuous growth of the airline has spurred an increased demand for staff, therefore, the company is looking for both women and men to fill the new positions.

The employment package offered for Emirates cabin crew includes a variety of benefits such as a tax-free income, “high standard” shared accommodation in Dubai, transport to/from work, medical and dental cover as well as exclusive discounts on shopping and leisure activities in Dubai. Emirates also offers international travel benefits for its cabin crew as well as their families and friends on the routes of the airline.

Further perks of working for Emirates include and “outstanding career opportunity” accompanied by thorough training and “unmatched cultural exposure” working in the international team of over 135 nationalities including a 60-staff cabin crew from Malta, the company press statement underscores.

Paul Fleri Soler, Country Manager for Emirates in Malta, describes the Emirates cabin crew as open-minded, helpful, friendly and service-oriented. “This open day is a great opportunity for Maltese candidates to get their career off to a flying start. The airline is looking for candidates who reflect the values that Emirates cares for, such as professionalism, empathy, progressiveness, visionary and cosmopolitan worldview,” the country manager says.

Applicants are highly advised to attend the open day and go with an up-to-date CV in English and a recent photograph. Candidates will need to arrive prepared to spend the full day at the venue if required. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of timings for further assessments and interviews.

Aspiring cabin crew members have to possess certain qualities in order to stand a good chance in qualifying for a position offered by Emirates, such as being positive, confident, flexible, friendly and very keen to help others.

The official website adds a list of requirements as follows:

• At least 21 years of age at the time of joining
• Arm reach of 212 cm while standing on tiptoes
• Minimum height of 160 cm
• High school graduate (Grade 12)
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• No visible tattoos while you are in Emirates cabin crew uniform (cosmetic and bandage coverings are not allowed)
• Can adapt to new people, new places and new situations
• Physically fit for this demanding role with a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI)

The official Emirates website adds that a good candidate should be determined to always perform well, and be ready to adapt to a “pretty demanding work schedule”. Cultural awareness is another important cornerstone of the company that the cabin crew has to represent.

Emirates has been operating in Malta since 1998 and connects passengers to more than 158 destinations across six continents, operating a daily service between Malta and Dubai.

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Ryanair hopes to expand its presence in Malta with the transaction and access non-European Union markets — such as North Africa — from Malta.

Following the transaction, Ryanair will switch six Malta-based aircraft — worth over $600m (€530m+) — to the Maltese register, move a crew of 200 under the Maltese jurisdiction on contract hence paying taxes in the island nation, create over 350 jobs and brand its Malta-based fleet with Malta Air livery as of the summer of 2020.

As a second step, Ryanair will also move aircraft from France, Italy and Germany onto the Malta AOC, hoping to raise the number of aircraft based in Malta to ten in the upcoming three years. Ryanair expects this to allow crews to pay their income taxes locally in France, Italy and Germany instead of Ireland where they are currently required to pay income taxes under Ryanair’s Irish AOC.

“Ryanair is pleased to welcome Malta Air to the Ryanair Group of airlines which now includes Buzz (Poland), Lauda (Austria), Malta Air, and Ryanair (Ireland),” said Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary today, speaking in Malta.

Connecting Europe

The CEO also praised the partnership with the Malta Tourism Authority, which “will help drive forward the vision of Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and tourism minister Konrad Mizzi to grow year-round connections to all corners of Europe which will support increased tourism, business and jobs in Malta,” Mr O’Leary said.

“Ryanair appreciates the expertise of the Maltese Civil Aviation Directorate (CAD) in licencing Malta Air to operate the B737 aircraft and we look forward to working closely with the Maltese authorities over the coming years as we hope to add over 50 more aircraft to the Maltese register,” the Ryanair CEO added.

“The relationship between Ryanair and Malta has evolved into a successful collaboration. We welcome Ryanair’s commitment to operate and grow a fully fledged Malta-based airline which will contribute in a large way to the country’s development,” Malta’s Minister for Tourism Konrad Mizzi said.

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