“Adel, Adnan and Sheikh Majid are all experienced members of the Emirates leadership team with strong expertise in their respective areas and proven leadership abilities. Each brings deep and diverse experiences from different areas of the airline business, and I am confident that they will continue to drive the airline’s future growth and strengthen Emirates’ presence, agility, and focus across the globe,” said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group.

As Chief Operating Officer (COO), Adel Al Redha is at the helm of all operational departments: Flight Operations, Service Delivery, Airport Services, Emirates Engineering, Crew manpower, aircraft procurement and the Emirates Flight Training Academy; as well as worldwide network operations including crisis response. Mr Al Redha will oversee operational efficiency and effectiveness across the airline, and will work closely with other members of the executive leadership team to drive improved performance across the business.

During his 31-year career with Emirates, Al Redha is believed to have been instrumental in leading and implementing Emirates’ global strategy to consistently deliver superior services and customer experiences, on the ground and in the air. He has worked on enhancing operational processes, capabilities and efficiencies within the airline; including the introduction of smart initiatives using advanced technology and artificial intelligence.

He has also led the introduction of various National Development programmes that provide career development for UAE national youth and continues to drive improvements in the working environment for all staff while keeping safety and standards at the core of all operations, the press statement says.

In his role as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Adnan Kazim is responsible for worldwide Commercial Operations, Ecommerce, the Emirates Skywards loyalty programme and Emirates SkyCargo. He is expected to continue to lead the airline’s strategic planning and revenue optimisation teams, which are Emirates tags as “critical functions” that support the airline’s commercial success.

Mr Kazim joined Emirates in 1992 as a Management Trainee and has led the airline’s commercial operations in major markets such as the UAE, Switzerland, Pakistan and East Africa. He then transitioned into leadership roles in route and fleet planning, and governmental relations. He most recently held the role of Divisional Senior Vice President, Strategic Planning, Revenue Optimisation and Aeropolitical Affairs.

Sheikh Majid Al Mualla — who previously held the position of Divisional Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations-Centre — has been appointed Divisional Senior Vice President, International Affairs.

In his new role, he will drive the airline’s government, industry, public policy, regulatory, environment and international affairs agenda. He will also lead teams that represent Emirates in government negotiations and air services talks, as well as various aviation industry bodies of which Emirates is a member.

“These roles are strategically important to growing our customer base and developing our commercial strategies, delivering the best experiences across customer touchpoints, and progressing our business objectives through engaging with governments, regulators and key industry bodies around the world,” Emirates Airlines chief Saeed Al Maktoum added.

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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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