The fast growing Emirates airline said today that a recruitment team is travelling to Malta to select candidates who wish to build a career as cabin crew.

On Open Day will be held on Saturday May 29 at InterContinental Malta, St George's Bay from 9 a.m..

An information session will include a presentation by Emirates' recruitment officers, followed by interviews. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend further assessments, which will be held between May 30 and June 2.

Interested candidates will have the opportunity to meet the recruitment team and present their curriculum vitae together with a full length and passport-size photographs in business attire. Alternatively, candidates can complete the application form online and attach the required photographs at www.emiratesgroupcareers.com as from today.

Candidates must be 21 years or over at the time of joining and with a positive attitude. The basic requirements for applicants are an education up to, at least, Matriculation level and fluency in written and spoken English. The ability to communicate in other languages, physical fitness and previous experience in customer service and hospitality are considered added advantages.

Paul Fleri Soler, Emirates Manager in Malta and Cyprus, said Emirates had been making regular cabin crew recruitments in Malta during the past 12 years. Currently there are around 130 Maltese nationals employed with Emirates in Dubai and Malta.

All Emirates Cabin Crew start their careers as grade II, working in the Economy cabin. Subject to their performance and the needs of the airline, they progress to First and Business Class cabins, then on to leadership roles on board the aircraft. High performing Maltese Cabin Crew members have been able to attain the position of Flight Purser within five years.