Day 1
6:30 early morning, I was fidgeting in my seat as I waited for the shuttle to come pick us up. I sensed there weren’t much new trainees with me as my eyes wandered across the accommodation lobby, filtering the older batches from the newcomers. Everyone was in uniform, with their trolleys beside them. It was just this one girl wearing a corporate attire-just as I was- amidst the sea of Emirates ladies and gentlemen. As I came to know later, this girl who approached me was Thai. And she became the first friend I have in my accommodation.
Emirates Aviation College is beautiful. The exterior had this grand feeling, like being welcomed inside a prestigious university. The interior, however, is more reminiscent of a contemporary office building with a high ceiling lobby and mezzanine floors where the classrooms were located. I estimated around 50 people waiting around the reception area, were 3 of my Filipina friends also crowded.
We were all brought down to the college basement, were we had to be immediately fitted into our uniforms. We were measured, given our company luggage, and tried on shoe sizes. We were then rushed into a classroom were we had orientation and some introductions.
We were divided into 3 group classes, or what we call Abinitio. I was separated from 2 of my Filipina friends, but It was good that Maylin was also in my abinitio. We had a first look of the college cafeteria, with a stunning view of Dubai and the city golf centre. And it was the first time we all got together as multi-cultural people in one abinitio, all 15 of us.
Day 2
I came to the college wearing complete uniform. I was delighted to wear the Emirates hat even though I wasn’t sure how to do it properly. Today was
grooming day and we were taught how to care for our skin, do our make-up, our hair, our nails, and even posture and fitness. We were all taught how to become the perfect Emirates lady that is in the image of the public.
You could hear a pin drop in the room as we all positioned our hats. There weren’t much to say, but you would have been able to see the pride of the women radiating in there- all perfectly poised and polished, their famous Emirates hat commanding attention and projecting authority.
Day 3
As we made our way out into the public’s eye, on our way to the clinic building located elsewhere in Dubai, I felt euphoric to be with such a prestigious company. There we were, perfectly groomed in our uniform like we were taught, trotting down the halls of the building; people would come out of their offices just to see this new breed of Emirates ladies walk together. They were smiling, taking pictures, and even waving at us. I felt a little silly in all honesty. LOL.
Day 4
We were given a tour of what Emirates is really like as a company; the growth of Dubai, the vision of its leaders, their hopes and dreams of Emirates Airlines for the future. The more I came to know of the company, the more I understood my place in their vision. Of course this is just gibberish to some, but somehow I was glad to know that I’m part of it.
Day 5
We met our trainers today. A funny duo that turns boring lectures into lively discussions. We started with Basic aeronautics and went on with Safety and Emergency procedures.
Let the pain begin. LOL.
6:30 early morning, I was fidgeting in my seat as I waited for the shuttle to come pick us up. I sensed there weren’t much new trainees with me as my eyes wandered across the accommodation lobby, filtering the older batches from the newcomers. Everyone was in uniform, with their trolleys beside them. It was just this one girl wearing a corporate attire-just as I was- amidst the sea of Emirates ladies and gentlemen. As I came to know later, this girl who approached me was Thai. And she became the first friend I have in my accommodation.
Emirates Aviation College is beautiful. The exterior had this grand feeling, like being welcomed inside a prestigious university. The interior, however, is more reminiscent of a contemporary office building with a high ceiling lobby and mezzanine floors where the classrooms were located. I estimated around 50 people waiting around the reception area, were 3 of my Filipina friends also crowded.
We were all brought down to the college basement, were we had to be immediately fitted into our uniforms. We were measured, given our company luggage, and tried on shoe sizes. We were then rushed into a classroom were we had orientation and some introductions.We were divided into 3 group classes, or what we call Abinitio. I was separated from 2 of my Filipina friends, but It was good that Maylin was also in my abinitio. We had a first look of the college cafeteria, with a stunning view of Dubai and the city golf centre. And it was the first time we all got together as multi-cultural people in one abinitio, all 15 of us.
Day 2
I came to the college wearing complete uniform. I was delighted to wear the Emirates hat even though I wasn’t sure how to do it properly. Today was
grooming day and we were taught how to care for our skin, do our make-up, our hair, our nails, and even posture and fitness. We were all taught how to become the perfect Emirates lady that is in the image of the public.You could hear a pin drop in the room as we all positioned our hats. There weren’t much to say, but you would have been able to see the pride of the women radiating in there- all perfectly poised and polished, their famous Emirates hat commanding attention and projecting authority.
Day 3
As we made our way out into the public’s eye, on our way to the clinic building located elsewhere in Dubai, I felt euphoric to be with such a prestigious company. There we were, perfectly groomed in our uniform like we were taught, trotting down the halls of the building; people would come out of their offices just to see this new breed of Emirates ladies walk together. They were smiling, taking pictures, and even waving at us. I felt a little silly in all honesty. LOL.Day 4
We were given a tour of what Emirates is really like as a company; the growth of Dubai, the vision of its leaders, their hopes and dreams of Emirates Airlines for the future. The more I came to know of the company, the more I understood my place in their vision. Of course this is just gibberish to some, but somehow I was glad to know that I’m part of it.
Day 5
We met our trainers today. A funny duo that turns boring lectures into lively discussions. We started with Basic aeronautics and went on with Safety and Emergency procedures.
Let the pain begin. LOL.
3 comments:
Wow that sounds so wonderful Sofala, thank you for sharing your insights about Emirates Aviation's College. I am a New Zealand Citizen, living in Sydney Australia. I understand a little Maori (language of New Zealand) and speak Samoan as well (for the islander's of Samoa. Now 37 and looking for a New Career as my children are all at school now. Sofala, I believe it's never too late to start a career and I was so blessed to hear how awesome the experience you had is. Do you have to speak and write Arabic fluently to get into Emirates, that would be my downfall as i do not know arabic. How did you get started? How did you get in? and Are you working now? You Stay Blessed dear, God bless you and all the best for your future.
Hi Sofala,
Thank you for sharing all these informations with us.
I would like to know what time during the days does Induction start at?
Further do we go for induction lesson during the week end too?
Hi Sofala,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. For sure it will be helpful.I just have a question. I would like to know what kinds of medical tests we will be exposed for in Dubai? I am confused about what kind of tests i should do in my home country and especially i hope to know what are the medical tests that they will redo there. Thank you. Regina.
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