“For anyone dreaming of a career that combines a passion for travel with the opportunity to work at an altitude of over 11,000 metres, Emirates will once again hold its famous Cabin Crew Open Days in Portugal in May. Recruitment sessions will take place in four cities: Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra and Braga, with one session per city,” reads the information released by the airline.

The first session is scheduled for May 9th, in Lisbon, at the SANA Metropolitan Hotel, while Porto will host the initiative on May 11th, at Porto Palácio by The Editory. The Coimbra session will take place on May 29th, at the Hotel Coimbra Aeminium Affiliated by Meliã, with Braga hosting the last recruitment session, on May 31st, at the Meliã Braga Hotel. All sessions start at 9:00 am.

The airline recommends that applicants confirm event dates and locations in advance, as Open Days may be subject to some changes.

Recruitment sessions are free to attend and do not require pre-registration, but Emirates also recommends that candidates review the desired requirements before attending the Open Days, which are available here.

Emirates ensures “excellent career opportunities” for its employees, with “high-quality training facilities” and a wide range of development programs for its employees.

“Everyone starting their cabin crew career will undergo an intensive eight-week training in the highest standards of hospitality, safety and service delivery at Emirates’ state-of-the-art facilities in Dubai,” the airline added.

Among the promised conditions is “a market-leading salary package that includes a variety of benefits such as tax-free salary, free company-provided accommodation, free transportation to and from work, excellent medical coverage, as well as exclusive discounts on shopping and leisure activities in Dubai.”