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Aakanksha Surve

Emirates jobs: Tax-free wages and amazing discount but do you meet the requirements for dream role?

Everyone dreams of travelling across the world but very few actually get to do it.

Now you can make this dream a reality as Emirates is looking to recruit cabin crew members and the benefits are amazing.

The airline giant is hiring as part of its recruitment day on Tuesday, Mary 24 and Wednesday, May 25 in Dublin.

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Successful candidates will enjoy a range of benefits such as a tax-free income, free high standard shared accommodation in Dubai, free transport to/from work, medical and dental cover as well as exclusive discounts on shopping and leisure activities in Dubai.

Eager applicants will have to firstly apply online and those shortlisted will be invited to meet the Emirates recruitment team in Dublin.

While no prior experience in cabin crew is required, there are a number of criteria that need to be filled in order to be considered.

These include that applicants are at least 21 years of age at the time of joining and have an arm reach of 212cm when standing on tiptoes.

Here are some of the other requirements if you wish to apply:

  • You’ve had more than a year’s experience in hospitality/customer service
  • You have a positive attitude and the natural ability to provide excellent service in a team environment, dealing with people from many cultures
  • Your minimum qualification is high school graduate (or leaving certificate in Ireland)
  • You need to be fluent in written and spoken English (ability to speak another language is an advantage)
  • You’re at least 160cm tall and can reach 212 cm while standing on tiptoes, to enable you to reach emergency equipment on all aircraft types
  • No visible tattoos while you’re in Emirates cabin crew uniform (without covering them with bandages or cosmetics)
  • As Emirates cabin crew, you’ll be based in Dubai and will need to meet the UAE's employment visa requirements

Enda Corneille, Country Manager for Emirates in Ireland said: “Our cabin crew are open-minded, helpful, friendly and service-oriented and that’s what we need from candidates in order to deliver Emirates’ award-winning onboard experience to customers."

You can find out more here

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