In March 1985, the Dubai royal family founded Emirates with the support of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
First flight On October 25, 1985, Emirates operated its first flight from Dubai to Karachi and Mumbai, India, using wet-leased aircraft from Pakistan International Airlines.
First owned aircraft On July 3, 1987, Emirates took delivery of its first owned aircraft, an Airbus A310-304, from Toulouse to Dubai.
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To be considered for Emirates cabin crew you’ll need to be:
- Fluent in written and spoken English (additional languages are an advantage)
- A natural team player with a personality that shines
- At least 160cm tall and able to reach 212cm high
- Able to meet the UAE’s employment visa requirements
- At least 21 years old
And have:
- No visible tattoos while in Emirates cabin crew uniform
Pay and benefits
Travelling becomes more than part of your job, it becomes your lifestyle; and our concessional travel tickets make it easier to explore new cities outside of your layovers.
AED 4,835 / month
Flying Pay
AED 66.30 / hour based on avg. 80-100 hours / month
Average monthly Pay
AED 10,802 / month (~USD 2,940, EUR 2,755 or GBP 2,330)
* These are approximate numbers for Grade II (Economy Class)
Meal allowances for night stops are credited to the salary in arrears the following month. Hotel accommodation as well as transport to and from the airport is provided by the company.
Concessional travel
Staff travel benefits on Emirates Airline can be availed as per the Staff Travel Manual. Staff travel benefits on other airlines can be availed as per inter-airline agreements/policies.
Accommodation
Furnished accommodation is provided free of charge, including utilities -water, electricity. Two/three colleagues (same gender) share a two/three bedroom apartment and each have their own bedroom but share the kitchen and the living area. Two people may have to share a second bathroom in some three-bedroom apartments.
Once probationary period is complete you may request to move to another apartment pending availability. Due to varying rosters of occupants and to ensure security, there are no visitors allowed past 01:00 unless they are Emirates (EK) crew. You may have two family members visit at the same time and stay in your accommodation twice a year for a maximum of 30 days each visit.
Leave & Leave Travel
30 calendar days leave per year. One firm free annual leave ticket is provided to your country of origin. The ticket can be changed to any EK destination after 3 years of service.
Medical and Insurance
All Cabin Crew are insured on a 24-hour worldwide basis under life insurance and personal accident insurance policies.
Emirates provides all Cabin Crew with a comprehensive package for medical and dental services at the designated Emirates Clinics.
Emirates provides a non-contributory end of service benefit (EOSB) (a lump sum of money assessed according to salary scale) on completion of the term of your contract.
From providing the best customer experience in Economy Class to managing and leading the whole team as purser, your career progresses as you grow in knowledge, skills and confidence.
- Boeing 777 order Emirates made history with a $9.7 billion order for 42 Boeing 777s, the largest order for the aircraft at the time. Emirates is now the world’s largest operator of 777 aircraft.
- Skywards frequent flyer program Emirates launched its frequent flyer program, Skywards, in 2000.
- Fleet and network expansion Emirates has continued to expand its fleet and network, flying to 158 destinations in 85 countries.
- Ownership The Government of Dubai wholly owns Emirates through the Investment Corporation of Dubai and as part of Dubai Inc
