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Hilary Mitchell

Emirates are back in Edinburgh for 2020 and looking for cabin crew to travel the world

Getting paid to travel the world sounds too good to be true but for some lucky recruits in Edinburgh it could turn into a dream come true.

Emirates are currently hiring cabin crew in Edinburgh who will "explore new cultures" and "travel the world".

The luxury airline company flies to more than 150 destinations across six different continents, with a base in Dubai.

As well as a competitive tax-free salary, cabin crew enjoy other perks, including free, furnished accommodation in Dubai and travel benefits for you and your family.

Emirates is holding a Cabin Crew Recruitment Open Day at 9am sharp on Sunday 12 January at the Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel, 5-21 Grosvenor Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5EF.

The airline is looking for both women and men with an open-minded, helpful, friendly and service-oriented personalities.

Candidates hoping to give their careers a flying start can walk in with an up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) in English, and a recent photograph. Although not mandatory, candidates are encouraged to register online on the Emirates Group careers website prior to attending the Open Day.

A business-class Emirates seat (Wikimedia Commons)

What are the requirements?

  • Must be aged 21 years or over
  • Have an arm reach of 212cm while standing on tiptoes
  • Minimum height of 5'2''
  • Be a high school graduate
  • Be fluent in English (written and spoken)
  • Have no visible tattoos while wearing uniform
  • Be physically fit to meet role requirements

For more information about the venues, selection process, assessment day dress code and tutorials, visit  http://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/cabin-crew/

Candidates will need to come prepared to spend the full day at the venue. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of timings for further assessments and interviews. 

Emirates has been flying to the UK for since 1987 and currently offers 130 weekly flights between Dubai and eight UK gateways – Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Stansted, Manchester and Newcastle.

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