Cabin Crew Training offered to Omani female students

The programme duration is for six months and will encompass academic and practical training with world-class experts and coaches who provide students with the necessary credentials to secure a guaranteed job from Oman Air.

The training programme includes specialised courses covering in-flight service, the tools and equipment used on board, industry terms and phrases, and the rules and regulations governing air service operations. Participants will receive world-class training which will incorporate subjects such as Workplace Safety, Grooming, Deportment & Etiquette, Mindset & Emotional Intelligence, Communication Skills, Service Excellence, Food & Beverage Service, Aviation Knowledge, Intermediate and Independent Business English Skills training.

Upon successful graduation, the students will receive official certification from the MHA and The British School of Excellence, that qualifies them to work for Oman Air.

Entry requirements for the programme include a high school certificate and English language proficiency (both spoken and written). Applicants must be aged between 21 and 28 and there is a minimum height requirement of 157 cm. Candidates must have the ability to swim unaided as well.

Muscat Hospitality Academy (MHA), is part of Heart of Hospitality (HOH) which is a subsidiary of Muscat Investment House (MIH). Aligned with Oman Vision 2040, MHA focuses on driving tourism as a key enabler for economic sustainability and development, by placing Omani nationals in the frontline of hospitality, providing skilled labour for investors and operators - thus reducing youth unemployment.

Hilal Al Siyabi, senior vice president of People at Oman Air, added: “At Oman Air we are proud to have the best and brightest Omani talent and are committed to continuing our Omanisation drive, which now stands at 94%, with the exception of our female cabin crew. This is something we are working hard to improve. Being a cabin crew member is a highly respected and sought-after role, offering an unparalleled opportunity to travel the world along with many other benefits. Our cabin crew teams are not only the face of our brand but are our international ambassadors for Oman. Therefore, we strive to ensure that they receive world-class training that reflects our unmatched traditions of hospitality. Meanwhile, we continue to develop a sustainable, highly skilled workforce that can support the future growth of Oman’s aviation sector and strengthen the national economy.”

Amina Al Zadjali, the general manager for Muscat Hospitality Academy said: “As we all know that there is a rising demand for Omani professionals across all sectors, more so in the tourism and related fields, we are persistent to leave no stone unturned to bring the best of the world to nurture the best, here within Oman. We strive to be the market leader in vocational education and training standards in Oman to unlock our full potential through human capital. We have partnered with The British School of Excellence which is the industry-leading organisation in etiquette, manners, life skills and service training. Together, we aim and work to bring out the best in our students, in hard skills as well as soft skills to help them land their dream job in aviation. Nothing enthrals us more than our students achieving tremendous success in their chosen field of career.”