Recently, there has been a surge of individuals showcasing their lives as cabin crew members of different airlines, notably, Emirates, Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways.

And when you check out the comment section of most of these videos, you get two main questions.

“How much do you earn?” and “how can I be a cabin crew?”

In this article, I will be exploring the requirements for being a cabin crew at Emirates.

Emirates is known for its exceptional and “luxurious” standards, and the airline looks for individuals who can uphold these values and showcase this to its passengers.

So, What Does Emirates Look For When Hiring Cabin Crew?

The requirements for being an Emirates cabin crew are not too crazy. The only thing that might be tricky is their height requirement. Let’s have a look at all the requirements:

• Fluent in English: You need to be able to write and speak English fluently. Knowing additional languages is a bonus, as it allows for better communication with passengers from diverse backgrounds. This means you might fast track your chance of getting into business or first class if you perform well in Economy.
• A natural team player: Teamwork is important at Emirates, so being able to collaborate and work efficiently with a team is important.
• Minimum height of 160cm: You need to be able to reach 212cm while standing on tiptoes, which ensures you can access the safety equipment in the aircraft.
• Eligible for a UAE employment visa: This means you must be legible to work in the UAE. Note that Emirates will cater for your work visa!
• At least 21 years old: Emirates requires its cabin crew to be mature enough to handle the responsibilities of the job.

Experience and Educational Requirements

In addition to the personal qualifications, Emirates also asks for:

• 1 year of hospitality or customer service experience: This ensures that you are familiar with delivering high-quality service to customers but at the same time not locking out many individuals.
• Minimum high school education: You need to have completed at least Grade 12. This is Form Four for prospects using the British curriculum.
• No visible tattoos while in uniform: Emirates maintains a professional appearance for its cabin crew and visible tattoos are not allowed. So, you can have a tattoo, as long as it’s not visible.

How to Apply

Emirates regularly hosts recruitment events in various cities around the world. Visit this link to view the cities they are currently in.

If you don’t see an event near you, you can still apply online, and they will notify you when a recruitment event is scheduled nearby.

How to Present Yourself at the Interview

When attending an interview to become an Emirates cabin crew member, your appearance and demeanor are just as important as your qualifications. Check out the image below for more information and guidance.

Want to Learn More?

Get to know how much Emirates cabin crew get paid as well as the benefits of being an Emirates cabin crew and decide whether this is a path you would like to pursue.

Being a cabin crew allows you to see the world, have new and different experiences but you have to be ready to sacrifice regular sleep cycles and seeing family on a regular basis.

With that said, its a great opportunity to make a living and improve your life.