Etihad Airways on cabin crew recruitment drive in Australia

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has launched a major recruitment drive in Australia as it seeks talented hospitality professionals to join its cabin crew.
Australian nationals, interested in joining the airline’s award-winning team of cabin crew, food and beverage managers, and qualified in-flight chefs, should apply online ahead of the scheduled recruitment days.
The recruitment days will be in Sydney on Feb. 10 and Melbourne on Feb. 12.
Aubrey Tiedt, Etihad Airways’ VP guest services, said: “To support the rapid, dynamic expansion of Etihad Airways, we are delighted to host our recruitment drive in Australia, a key market for the airline.
“We are proud to have the world’s leading airline cabin crew within our team, who are the face of our brand, and work in a range of roles including flight attendants, in-flight chefs and food and beverage managers.”
Once selected and invited to attend a recruitment day, applicants will meet members of the Etihad Airways recruitment team who will provide comprehensive information about living in Abu Dhabi and the dynamics of working with guests at 30,000 feet.
Successful applicants undergo a seven-week safety and service training program conducted at Etihad Airways’ state-of-the-art Training Academy in Abu Dhabi.
Nearly 350 Australian nationals currently work for Etihad Airways, including 52 pilots and 83 cabin crew.
Staff enjoy many benefits including medical insurance and housing support, in addition to access to a wealth of world-class leisure, sports and entertainment activities.
Etihad Airways currently flies double daily to Sydney in conjunction with the airline’s partner, Virgin Australia, and daily to Brisbane and Melbourne. Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Perth, Western Australia, will commence from July 15.
Etihad Airways, which has won many accolades, currently flies double daily to Sydney in conjunction with its partner, Virgin Australia, and daily to Brisbane and Melbourne.