Emirates' cabin crew recruitment team is holding its 15th Open Day for prospective Maltese candidates interested to join the rapidly expanding international airline.

The sessions will be held on Saturday, at the Radisson SAS Bay Point Hotel St George's Bay, St Julian's, starting at 9 a.m. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend further interviews, which will be held later on Saturday and March 18.

Candidates must be aged 21 and over and should present their Curriculum Vitae, together with a full length and passport-size photographs in business attire. The basic requirements for applicants are an education up to, at least, Matriculation level and fluency in written and spoken English and Maltese. The ability to communicate in other languages and previous experience in customer service and hospitality are considered added advantages.

Emirates offers an attractive tax-free package, furnished accommodation and 30 days' annual leave. Other benefits include first class medical care, transport to and from work, airline flight benefits and end of service gratuity on completion of a three-year renewable contract. Successful candidates will be located in Dubai.

Emirates has been operating to Malta since March 1998. The airline currently employs 124 Maltese nationals, most of them based in Dubai. Further information can be obtained from www.emiratesgroupcareers.com.

"In the past three years we have had three recruitment calls each year with the last one being held last November," said Paul Fleri Soler, Emirates manager in Malta and Cyprus.

"Malta is one of the most visited southern European countries by the Emirates recruitment team. Each time, candidates apply as they are attracted by our airline's ever-growing network of destinations and our global reputation and prestige."