Ethiopian Airlines Cabin Crew Recruitment: Check Official Channels for Current Training

Ethiopian Airlines does not publish real-time training schedules publicly. The airline—one of Africa's largest and fastest-growing—conducts recurrent ab initio cabin crew training at its Addis Ababa Aviation Academy, but intake timing, eligibility, and vacancies fluctuate with fleet expansion, attrition, and regulatory requirements.

How to Get Accurate, Current Information

1. Official careers portal: ethiopianairlines.com/careers – "Cabin Crew" vacancy posts detail requirements, deadlines, assessment dates
2. LinkedIn: Follow "Ethiopian Airlines" page; recruitment posts often appear here first
3. Social media: Official Facebook (@EthiopianAirlines), Twitter (@flyethiopian) – announcements in Amharic/English
4. Email: recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com (HR shared inbox)
5. Walk-in: Aviation Academy (Bole, near airport) – but confirm via portal first

Typical Requirements (Subject to Change)

• Age: 18–27 (sometimes up to 30 for experienced)
• Education: High school diploma minimum; degree/diploma preferred
• Height: Minimum 158 cm (female), 165 cm (male) – reach test applies
• Languages: English fluency + Amharic; additional languages asset
• Medical: Class 2 aviation medical (ECAA/EASA standards)
• Background: Clean criminal record, no visible tattoos in uniform
• Swimming: 25 m unaided + water survival demo

Training If Selected

8–12 weeks at Aviation Academy: safety/emergency procedures (ditching, fire, decompression), service standards, aviation medicine, security, grooming, aircraft type ratings (B787, B777, A350, B737, Q400). Paid stipend; bond period typically 3 years.

Beware unofficial agents charging fees—Ethiopian Airlines recruits directly. Verify all communications via official domains.