Etihad Airways launches a cabin crew recruitment drive in United States

Abu Dhabi: Talented hospitality professionals based in the U.S. now have the opportunity to take their career high into the sky, by joining Etihad Airways' world's leading airline cabin crew. Competent U.S. nationals who are interested in joining the airline's award-winning team of cabin crew, food and beverage managers, and qualified in-flight chefs, should apply online at the company's corporate web-site. Recruitment days will take place in Chicago, New York and Washington D.C. in the new year. Applicants interested in attending a recruitment day, and joining Etihad Airways, should register in advance by visiting the web-site. Recruitment days will offer applicants the opportunity to meet Etihad Airways' recruitment specialists who will provide comprehensive information about living in Abu Dhabi and the dynamics of working with guests at 30,000 feet. New cabin crew members undergo a seven-week training program, conducted at Etihad Airways' state-of-the-art Safety and Service Training Academy in Abu Dhabi. Aubrey Tiedt, Etihad Airways' Vice President, Guest Services, said, "To support the rapid, dynamic expansion of Etihad Airways, we are delighted to host our recruitment drive in the U.S.. We hope to attract individuals with a great passion for guest service and hospitality to join our multinational and multicultural cabin crew team. "We are proud to have the world's leading cabin crew within our team, working in a range of roles including flight attendants, in-flight chefs and food and beverage managers. Our cabin crew comprises 138 nationalities who all enjoy great career development opportunities. We look forward to welcoming new American colleagues to join us very soon." More than 200 U.S. nationals currently work for Etihad Airways, including 66 pilots and 27 cabin crew. – Emirates News Agency, WAM