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Cabin Crew dream job!

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    #32
    Locker10a
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 4,173 Mod ✭✭✭✭Locker10a


    Jack1985 wrote: »
    1123heavy wrote: »
    What was wrong with my statement?

    I stated it usually isn't a requirement to have a leaving cert to be cc.

    I work in an airline and our requirements do not require a leaving cert, middle eastern airlines don't either, BA don't .... and Aer Lingus don't.

    Now because I said you don't need a leaving cert to be cc, that does not mean I said all cc don't have one or indeed have a 3rd level qualification, please don't read things in my post that I didn't actually say.

    Hi, just to advise a Leaving Certificate is a requirement on entry to Cabin Crew at Aer Lingus.

    Correct as is the equivalent in any country Im aware of where airlines recruit cabin crew!! In France, USA etc the end of schools exam is required


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    #33
    Becksor95
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    Does anyone know when aerlingus will be recruiting again for cabin crew ?


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    #34
    Jack1985
    Registered Users Posts: 2,500 ✭✭✭Jack1985


    Becksor95 wrote: »
    Does anyone know when aerlingus will be recruiting again for cabin crew ?

    Very shortly apparently. Probably looking at November.


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    #35
    BuffyBot
    Registered Users Posts: 24,924 ✭✭✭✭BuffyBot


    Jack1985 wrote: »
    Very shortly apparently. Probably looking at November.

    Advertising today on Twitter:

    https://twitter.com/AerLingus/status/784350213368446976?s=09


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    #36
    CaptainSkidmark
    Registered Users Posts: 1,240 ✭✭✭CaptainSkidmark


    What i'm confused about is how you can put dream job and aer lingus in one sentence? Unless your talking mechanics or pilots.

    I'll delete this little bit of airline bashing. This point has been covered early on in the thread about how an individual can have their own dreams. Just because you dont share them doesnt mean you can belittle them. It may not be 'glam' to you but that doesnt mean that the role doesnt appeal to others.

    Everything is rushed and concentrated on selling selling and shouting down the PA.

    Alltho the last time i flew back to Ireland there was one nice and cheery CC, Chap from cork who shares the same name as a well loved Father ted character. Its the little things that make you laugh after 22 hours chasing the sun.


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    #37
    Locker10a
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    CaptainSkidmark wrote: »
    What i'm confused about is how you can put dream job and aer lingus in one sentence? Unless your talking mechanics or pilots.

    I'll delete this little bit of airline bashing. This point has been covered early on in the thread about how an individual can have their own dreams. Just because you dont share them doesnt mean you can belittle them. It may not be 'glam' to you but that doesnt mean that the role doesnt appeal to others.

    Everything is rushed and concentrated on selling selling and shouting down the PA.

    Alltho the last time i flew back to Ireland there was one nice and cheery CC, Chap from cork who shares the same name as a well loved Father ted character. Its the little things that make you laugh after 22 hours chasing the sun.

    Look you obviously have some very big personal issues with aer lingus! That's fine, but is it really necessary to come here to a thread about employment and p!ss all over others happiness/excitement for perspective jobs ?
    You may prefer Aeroflot or Ryanair but if your an Irish person looking for a job in the aviation industry in Ireland then let me tell you from an employee perspective Aer Lingus are far far more desirably to work for ! That you can be sure of.
    I have a fantastic idea for you! If you don't like Aer Lingus how about this? How about you never fly with them and just forget they exist in your mind ? There'll be pleanty more to fill your seat!!!! And you can enjoy flying with whoever else you like :)


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    #38
    jamie124
    Registered Users Posts: 286 ✭✭jamie124


    I'm the EXACT same as yourself! I applied to Ryanair, got offered to go to training (which takes 6 weeks and is based in Germany!) - You've to pay a E500 Deposit and you won't get that back even if you fail the training... I was also informed that there was no guarantee of being based in Dublin considering that I only live 5 minutes away from the airport...
    And so, I didn't take it but I might apply again to them in the future when I am older and ready to relocate... :(

    I also applied to Aer Lingus last week so hoping to hear something back in the next 4 weeks.
    Thomson also have a Dublin Base which hasn't been advertised for vacancies yet but I have been informed that it opens sometime in November.

    Good Luck x


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    #39
    Noxegon
    Registered Users Posts: 1,533 ✭✭✭Noxegon


    My partner would probably go for this, but apparently European Citizenship is a requirement. Shame.

    I develop Superior Solitaire when I'm not procrastinating on boards.ie.



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    #40
    Jambori
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭Jambori


    Yeah some of the requirments are really specific! I just about meet the customer service requirement! Hope your partner finds something anyways! ðŸ˜


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    #41
    Locker10a
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    Noxegon wrote: »
    My partner would probably go for this, but apparently European Citizenship is a requirement. Shame.
    Yeah unfortunately an EU passport( or equivalent that means unrestricted travel) is required for crew employed by European airlines. Hopefully in the future she can obtain this and it will open up her jobs market a bit, I know a few Brazilian and Argentine crew for example who originally wouldn't have had the correct documents to allow this "freedom" but ultimately got the EU citizenship and now work as crew


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    #42
    Noxegon
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    She has an American passport, so I'd have thought that unrestricted for the purposes of EI destinations. However, the advertisement says no.

    I develop Superior Solitaire when I'm not procrastinating on boards.ie.



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    #43
    Jack1985
    Registered Users Posts: 2,500 ✭✭✭Jack1985


    Noxegon wrote: »
    She has an American passport, so I'd have thought that unrestricted for the purposes of EI destinations. However, the advertisement says no.

    People have joined and do work with EI with American passports...


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    #44
    Tenger
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    Having a US passport and having unrestricted EU work permits are not mutually inclusive items.


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    #45
    Noxegon
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    Jack1985 wrote: »
    People have joined and do work with EI with American passports...

    I don't doubt it, but this advertisement lists EU as a requirement.

    I develop Superior Solitaire when I'm not procrastinating on boards.ie.



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    #46
    Seanmul89
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭Seanmul89


    If you're single male, looking for something new out of the country what do you's think of cabin crew with Emirates?
    I don't want to make this sound wrong but this stereotypical atitude that it is only for female, or males been gay is aload of crap..
    Has anyone an opinion or know guys who went down this route?
    I might have worded that wrong but if you know what I mean !


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    #47
    scudzilla
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    Apparently Scudzilla's old schoolmate is having a great time as longhaul cabin crew. We'll leave it at that.


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    #48
    JCX BXC
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    Genuine enquiry, where has this gay male cabin crew stereotype came from?


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    #49
    Locker10a
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    Seanmul89 wrote: »
    If you're single male, looking for something new out of the country what do you's think of cabin crew with Emirates?
    I don't want to make this sound wrong but this stereotypical atitude that it is only for female, or males been gay is aload of crap..
    Has anyone an opinion or know guys who went down this route?
    I might have worded that wrong but if you know what I mean !

    There are loads of guys who do exactly what you're thinking of, in airlines like Emirates and traditionally in airlines like BA and Aer Lingus (more recently) there has always been men in this role, the female stereotype came from airline advertising in previous decades. Also the guys who do the job are not all gay, at all! In the same way that pilots are not all straight and/or male


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    #50
    Jan_de_Bakker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,403 ✭✭✭Jan_de_Bakker


    River Song wrote: »
    Might get penalized for this but I'm gonna stand up for myself here.

    I'm a cabin crew member. I was also fortunate enough to achieve 480 points in my Leaving Cert. exams, and to go on and start a degree course in science, mainly mathematics and chemistry. By achieving, what I would assume, is considered a "good enough leaving cert" I was fortunate enough to have been able to pursue a lot of options, and yet I left university and chose to apply for a position as cabin crew.

    Why would I do this, with "a good enough leaving cert"?
    Because I wanted to. I've had a passion for aviation since I was old enough to comprehend what an aircraft was. I've been fascinated with the entire industry my entire life, and while it isn't a particularly glamourous career, and yes it has it's difficult moments, I ask you, what job doesn't? Are jobs that are only attainable by high leaving cert. results a walk in the park? Does the junior doctor, having slaved away for years over books, and grinds notes, on their 10th 12 hour shift sound more appealing as a career choice simple based upon one's leaving cert. results? No, it doesn't.

    We do things because we love them, we do things because they make us feel fulfilled, make us happy and give us a sense of reward. Not because it's higher up on this supposed hierarchy of lifestyles set up by a broken education system which panders to the few that can master the art of rote-learning.

    How dare anyone look down on my profession in such a way. I take great offense to anyone who looks upon me or my colleagues as "glorified waiters and waitresses, stuck behind a trolley, selling drinks and food on a poxy plane". We are so much more than that. And shame on anyone who is so self-conscious that they feel the need to deprecate one's chosen career.

    I am a cabin crew member, I love every single damn moment of it.

    Fantastic post!


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    #51
    jamie124
    Registered Users Posts: 286 ✭✭jamie124


    I got word back from Aer Lingus and they sent me online assessments to complete which I have done!
    Hoping to hear back on whether or not I get an interview :) , Fingers crossed!!!


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    #52
    MarkY91
    Registered Users Posts: 7,067 ✭✭✭MarkY91


    OP how did you get on? Im a 26 year old male tinkering on the idea


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    #53
    Pat Dunne
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    MarkY91 wrote: »
    OP how did you get on? Im a 26 year old male tinkering on the idea

    I don't think we'll ever find out as the OP hasn't even bothered to post a thank you in the last 11 months and 3 weeks. You're better off starting your own topic. :)


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    #54
    Locker10a
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    MarkY91 wrote: »
    OP how did you get on? Im a 26 year old male tinkering on the idea

    I'll help as best I can, I've had personal experience in this job


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    #55
    MarkY91
    Registered Users Posts: 7,067 ✭✭✭MarkY91


    Locker10a wrote: »
    MarkY91 wrote: »
    OP how did you get on? Im a 26 year old male tinkering on the idea

    I'll help as best I can, I've had personal experience in this job

    I've read the thread and I gather that only working for long haul airlines you actually get to see the place you fly into. I am mainly interested so I can basically get paid to travel..albeit 1 night here and there. I have always wanted to work in an airport for some strange reason too. It's all travel related I guess. I wouldn't have a clue where to start though.


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    #56
    Locker10a
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    MarkY91 wrote: »
    Locker10a wrote: »
    MarkY91 wrote: »
    OP how did you get on? Im a 26 year old male tinkering on the idea

    I'll help as best I can, I've had personal experience in this job

    I've read the thread and I gather that only working for long haul airlines you actually get to see the place you fly into. I am mainly interested so I can basically get paid to travel..albeit 1 night here and there. I have always wanted to work in an airport for some strange reason too. It's all travel related I guess. I wouldn't have a clue where to start though.
    Ryanair don't do any(or very very few overnights) and also Aer Lingus don't do an short haul over nights other than London. This has lead to the perception that short haul means no overnights. But outside of these airlines it's not true. BA for example overnight in almost every major European city. Even easyjet overnight their London based crews in various places across the network. I gather that Cityjet crew also send their crews on various trips/operating from other bases etc. But largely you are right, there's more of a travel element to the job doing long haul.
    But like you say yourself sometimes it can be just the one night, but I still found this to be enjoyable, we would generally all agree to go out and have dinner and a few drinks together in what ever city we happened to be in. It felt much more social than an ordinary day at work and did add a nice social element to the job. We'd also do some of the touristy things too depending on the crew, time available and weather etc.


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    martinsvi
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    MarkY91 wrote: »
    I am mainly interested so I can basically get paid to travel..

    I have a friend who worked on cruise ships for about 5 years, doing different jobs working up the ranks, the stopovers he has seen are just unreal, spending days at a time in various destinations around the globe. If travel is what you want, perhaps this is an option too.


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    #58
    Locker10a
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    martinsvi wrote: »
    MarkY91 wrote: »
    I am mainly interested so I can basically get paid to travel..

    I have a friend who worked on cruise ships for about 5 years, doing different jobs working up the ranks, the stopovers he has seen are just unreal, spending days at a time in various destinations around the globe. If travel is what you want, perhaps this is an option too.
    Yeah I'd second this, but if your heart is set on aviation, then I'd look at long haul airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Norwegian(long haul fleet), Aer Lingus(you'd do a mix of Long and short) and then of course Emirates or Etihad where'd you have to move to Dubai or Abu Dhabi


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    faoiarvok
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    Locker10a wrote: »
    Yeah I'd second this, but if your heart is set on aviation, then I'd look at long haul airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Norwegian(long haul fleet), Aer Lingus(you'd do a mix of Long and short) and then of course Emirates or Etihad where'd you have to move to Dubai or Abu Dhabi

    I have a friend who worked for Etihad, and one still working for Emirates. They both had plenty of hard times in work, and difficulties getting used to life in the UAE, but they've got to experience plenty of amazing places (usually for short periods, but occasionally able to work out their schedule to stay longer somewhere they wanted) and the whole thing was definitely a huge adventure that they're glad they went for on balance.


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    #60
    MarkY91
    Registered Users Posts: 7,067 ✭✭✭MarkY91


    Great help guys. A cruise ship would be amazing. My uncle did Caribbean cruises in the 90s. He now lives in australia. What kind of work could an unskilled 26 year old irish man look to get on a cruise? Could you point me in the right direction?

    In regard to life in UAE. I've spent a few days there and dont think it is my cup of tea to holiday in but to live there I think it would be a more positive experience for me. So many westerners to socialise with.


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    #61
    Locker10a
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    MarkY91 wrote: »
    Great help guys. A cruise ship would be amazing. My uncle did Caribbean cruises in the 90s. He now lives in australia. What kind of work could an unskilled 26 year old irish man look to get on a cruise? Could you point me in the right direction?

    In regard to life in UAE. I've spent a few days there and dont think it is my cup of tea to holiday in but to live there I think it would be a more positive experience for me. So many westerners to socialise with.
    When you work for airlines they provide you with an apartment too so you'll always have colleagues around etc. There are plenty of blogs around of crew who work or have worked for Emirates or Eithad etc a quick Google should shed some light on this


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