Etihad Airways, launched a recruitment drive in Oman to hire 400 new Omani employees by the end of 2012. With more than 3,000 applications have been received for various positions throughout the airline.

The recruitment campaign is part of a four-year plan to increase the number of Omani nationals employed by the airline. Jobs being offered covers cabin crew, maintenance and managerial positions. 

Etihad Airways’ various training programs includes graduate managers, technical engineering, cadet pilot, finance development, airport ground service agent and call centre agent programs. 

As part of the drive, Etihad Airways has been conducting regular open days and participating in major career fairs throughout the Sultanate.  At the Sultan Qaboos University career fair last month more than 300 applications were received.

Ray Gammell, Etihad Airways Chief People and Performance Officer, said: “Identifying and attracting talent, globally and locally, has always been imperative to our success. The Omani workforce is renowned for its skills and knowledge levels and we are delighted to offer eligible Omani nationals the opportunity to join Etihad Airways. 

Source: Etihad Airways