The Bahraini national airline, Gulf Air is holding a number of cabin crew Open Day’s and recruitment events in both the United Kingdom and South Africa over the next few months. Candidates can either apply via the airline’s official recruitment website or by attending one of the Open Day’s to submit their CV in person.
Gulf Air used to be the official airline for a number of countries in the region including the UAE but has recently positioned itself as a boutique airline with a much smaller route network and aircraft fleet than competitors like Emirates and Qatar Airways. Last year, the carrier launched a new five-year business plan with a focus on fleet modernisation and new destinations.
Unlike other recruitment campaigns run by the airline in the past, Gulf Air is now accepting applications from both male and female candidates, although there is, unfortunately, an upper age limit. The airline is looking for applicants who will exceed the expectations of customers and who can act as ambassadors to secure the loyalty and repeat business of customers.
The minimum criteria for this role include:
- Aged between 23-30 years old
- At least 160cm tall with weight proportionate to height
- Fluent in both written and spoken English
- Educated to at least Secondary School/High School level
- Able to swim at least 50 metres unaided
- No visible tattoo’s or scars
As well as these minimum criteria, Gulf Air is particularly interested in hearing from candidates with previous service industry experience. Although this isn’t absolutely essential, you should nonetheless be able to demonstrate that you are customer service orientated, with a “pleasant personality” and the ability to work under pressure.
Successful candidates will be based in Bahrain’s capital, Manama and will be provided with free shared accommodation. Gulf Air also promises a tax-free wage of $2,380 USD per month, along with medical insurance, 36-days of annual leave per year and flight benefits including a free annual leave ticket.
Recruitment events are taking place in London, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and South Africa throughout January, February and March 2019:
Open Day – London
- 23rd February 2019
- Between 9am to 6pm
- Park Inn Hotel, Bath Road, Heathrow
Open Day – Edinburgh
- 30th March 2019
- Between 9am to 6pm
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TH
Assessment Day – Manchester
- 20th January 2019
- Candidates much first submit an application via the official Gulf Air recruitment website to considered for this event.
Assessment Day – Newcastle
- 19th and 20th January 2019
- Candidates much first submit an application via the official Gulf Air recruitment website to considered for this event.
Assessment Day – South Africa
- 2nd and 3rd February 2019
- Candidates much first submit an application via the official Gulf Air recruitment website to considered for this event.
- The city/location has not yet been released.
Sky Chefs
As well as cabin crew recruitment, Gulf Air is also currently looking for so-called ‘Sky Chefs’ for its Business Class service. Candidates will need a formal qualification in culinary arts along with at least three-years kitchen experience. Gulf Air is accepting applications from both male and female candidates who must be aged between 25-40 years old.
Recruitment events are taking place in London and Edinburgh but candidates must first submit an application via the official Gulf Air recruitment website.
