Aer Lingus Cabin Crew Recruitment thread

Tina Sparkle

I applied for a role a few weeks back (not one of the ones mentioned here) and I received an email link for an online assessment. I haven't logged in to do it yet, as I want make sure I have some quiet time to do it.
Can anybody give me any tips or advice on the test? What sorts of questions? Is it difficult? I'm really nervous of failing

Mikef747

Calmcookie84 wrote: »

Hi. I'm just wondering if anyone has applied for the current Aer Lingis cabin crew positions. I recieved a link to do the assessment tests yesterday. Does anyone know what these are like and what the next step would be after the tests are done? Many thanks

Tina, there's not too much advice you can give, it's not something you can even study for ! It's sort of memory , bit of maths, and what would you do in certain scenarios( you usually get multiple choice for these) some of them are timed.
Just have a strong cup of coffee and good luck !!!

Tina Sparkle

From people's experiences, if you were to get a telephone interview after completing the online assessments, how long after the assessments would it take? Does it take days or weeks to hear something back?

Mikef747

Tina Sparkle wrote: »

From people's experiences, if you were to get a telephone interview after completing the online assessments, how long after the assessments would it take? Does it take days or weeks to hear something back?

It was around 3 weeks , we didn't have a phone interview , we had a video one after the on line assessment

Becksor95

Anyone hear anything recently ? Job offers or rejections ? Still waiting for this long awaited phone call -.-

Jambori

Becksor95 wrote: »

Anyone hear anything recently ? Job offers or rejections ? Still waiting for this long awaited phone call -.-

Haven't heard anything myself! Really hope we'll hear something before Easter!

Zoec123

Bit of a random Q but what did people wear to their medical?

IrC

Zoec123 wrote: »

Bit of a random Q but what did people wear to their medical?

I wore a dress but wouldn't recommend it. The doctor does coordination tests with you where you will be moving your arms around and also he found it difficult to listen to my lungs with his stethoscope because of the dress. Literally had to half undress in front of him just so he could get to my back. Clearly I didn't think that through before I went!

People in the waiting room were wearing anything from their current work uniforms/work attire to everyday casual clothes. Nobody (that I was aware of anyway) was there who worked for EI, they were all Medmark staff and so it shouldn't matter really what you wear. You'll have to take your shoes off etc for a height test so wear shoes that are easy to slip on/off. Good luck!:P

Jambori

Please say there's still people who haven't heard??

Becksor95

Jambori wrote: »

Please say there's still people who haven't heard??

I haven't heard a word

Jambori

Becksor95 wrote: »

I haven't heard a word

When I rang ages ago the girl on the phone said that they would never not let me know, the wait will be worth it! Let me know if u hear anything and vice versa!

Ennao

I haven't heard anything either but I've just taken another job And am staring next week because it has taken too long

Becksor95

Yeah I haven't heard anything and when I email it's the same response don't think it's looking good how could it take this long ?

IrC

If anyone who has already started training is on here, do you have any tips for the first week? Appearance? Expectations? Reality?

orionm_73

IrC wrote: »

If anyone who has already started training is on here, do you have any tips for the first week? Appearance? Expectations? Reality?

Treat the whole training course as an extended interview. Your performance, attitude and interaction with fellow trainees will all be under continual assessment.
Business attire until you are in uniform.
It's a fairly intensive and technical course. You'll cover a lot of topics and face regular exams with high pass marks. Revise daily as you'll need to keep up to date. If anything isn't clear to you, ask for clarification.
Be on time, all the time.
The people you are training with will hopefully become your close friends and for the first few weeks will be the only people you know well when you are out working flights. Help each other out. Try to enjoy it all, It's a job like very few others.

Jambori

Any word guys??

Becksor95

Jambori wrote: »

Any word guys??

Nope nothing, feel like I'm wasting my time calling and emailing. I think we are on some sort of panel and anyone that pulls out or doesn't make it, we will be offered our place...considering people started their training weeks ago. I don't have a good feeling about it...I got a new job which I start at the end of the month I couldn't wait around any longer for a phone call that might not come

Tina Sparkle

For a different position, but does anyone have any tips for face to face interview? What sorts of questions should I expect? Any info or tips appreciated

Jambori

Becksor95 wrote: »

Nope nothing, feel like I'm wasting my time calling and emailing. I think we are on some sort of panel and anyone that pulls out or doesn't make it, we will be offered our place...considering people started their training weeks ago. I don't have a good feeling about it...I got a new job which I start at the end of the month I couldn't wait around any longer for a phone call that might not come

Yeah I think you might be right, at this stage it doesn't look like there's going to be a load more job offers made! I'm going to contact them today and see what the story is. Good luck with the new job!

Becksor95

Jambori wrote: »

Yeah I think you might be right, at this stage it doesn't look like there's going to be a load more job offers made! I'm going to contact them today and see what the story is. Good luck with the new job!

Thanks yeah they might have some news or an update ! Let me know if they say anything

Cc2017

Becksor95 wrote: »

Thanks yeah they might have some news or an update ! Let me know if they say anything

I rang yesterday and was told the same ..they are not finished going through candidates ...I asked if I should give up hope at this stage because a lot of people had either received rejection email or offered a position...I was told to hang in there

Qprmeath

Tina Sparkle wrote: »

For a different position, but does anyone have any tips for face to face interview? What sorts of questions should I expect? Any info or tips appreciated

A good knowledge of what the job involves and the workings of the airport would be a help in my opinion. As well as a bit of knowledge as to what Aer Lingus are all about, recent history etc..

doctorno2014

Hey folks!!! Hope you're all well! Does anyone else have their uniform fitting next Thurs at 9am?? And on the course starting 2nd May?? I can't wait!!

For those who've started - Do you get your uniform on the day?? What is the course like??

IrC

What have people been wearing to their uniform fittings? For females

Jambori

Has anyone heard any updates recently??

Tina Sparkle

Does anyone have any experience of being placed on a panel and did it have a happy outcome?

Jambori

Cc2017 wrote: »

I rang yesterday and was told the same ..they are not finished going through candidates ...I asked if I should give up hope at this stage because a lot of people had either received rejection email or offered a position...I was told to hang in there

Hey! I rang over 2 wks ago & was told they're putting people into groups & that it's looking good in that I hadn't been rejected at this stage..have you heard any news since?

Cc2017

Jambori wrote: »

Hey! I rang over 2 wks ago & was told they're putting people into groups & that it's looking good in that I hadn't been rejected at this stage..have you heard any news since?

I rang yesterday and was told there are still positions available and they are still processing applicants!! Hoping to inform everybody in the next couple of weeks ...so nothing new

Cc2017

Cc2017 wrote: »

I rang yesterday and was told there are still positions available and they are still processing applicants!! Hoping to inform everybody in the next couple of weeks ...so nothing new

Oh meant to say..I kind of got the indication they were putting together training groups for June ...fingers crossed

Jambori

I contacted them this week as well. They said positions are still being offered, and that all unsuccessful candidates have been notified. I really hope they're putting together groups for June. They mentioned something about seeing how training goes, which might mean they're waiting to see if people drop out etc. They said a panel (to be used in the next recruitment) would be made once all spaces have been filled! Did they say anything about June specifically?

Cc2017

Jambori wrote: »

I contacted them this week as well. They said positions are still being offered, and that all unsuccessful candidates have been notified. I really hope they're putting together groups for June. They mentioned something about seeing how training goes, which might mean they're waiting to see if people drop out etc. They said a panel (to be used in the next recruitment) would be made once all spaces have been filled! Did they say anything about June specifically?

Yes they said June has yet to be filled so hopefully fingers crossed

Cc2017

Cc2017 wrote: »

Yes they said June has yet to be filled so hopefully fingers crossed

A panel .....great another wait! Do you think the panel will be trained in June?

Jambori

Cc2017 wrote: »

A panel .....great another wait! Do you think the panel will be trained in June?

That's great news about June! So presumably they would let you know sometime in May if ye got into the June group? As regards the panel, the impression I got was that it's to do with the next recruitment, presumably in the autumn! Fingers crossed for June!

IrC

I'm training at the moment and I did hear on Friday that people were getting called for a new group starting in June but didn't hear much else

Cc2017

IrC wrote: »

I'm training at the moment and I did hear on Friday that people were getting called for a new group starting in June but didn't hear much else

Thank you for letting us know...fingers crossed

Jambori

IrC wrote: »

I'm training at the moment and I did hear on Friday that people were getting called for a new group starting in June but didn't hear much else

Thanks for that! Great news!

Jambori

Cc2017 wrote: »

Thank you for letting us know...fingers crossed

Hear anything so far this week? Hoping this will finally be the week!

Becksor95

No haven't heard anything from them since my interview which was December 12th 😂 Apart from the email I've sent them about the recruitment!

Jambori

Becksor95 wrote: »

No haven't heard anything from them since my interview which was December 12th 😂 Apart from the email I've sent them about the recruitment!

Really hoping we get into the June course! Whether it's that or being put on a panel for next year we should know soon enough as June isn't too far away! Well hopefully we will anyway! What a wait!

Clairecas 123

I currently missed the job opening recruitment for aer lingus unfortunately! I have now decided that I'm going to dedicate a year to do a travel and tourism with cabin crew and airline studies course, which covers customer service work experience and all the good added extras that goes along with airline studies. I am doing this untill the next opportunity comes up for recruitment again. Please answer this part: is this course desirable to a recruiter? Does it stand out,, that I'm showing previous interest in the industry that I took my time to devote myself of the knowledge of the industry? And one last question, which is the best reputable collage to study this course, by this I mean, that an employer will think good of the collage, I was looking into portobello institute? Thank you for any feedback!

Becksor95

Got a call about being placed on a panel. Not the phone call I wanted to be honest..6 months of waiting to be told that??

Locker10a

To be honest, I don't think the course will help your chances, this is just my opinion and the impression I get from colleagues who do recruitment(for an airline)
Teaching yourself about the aviation industry by reading up online, watching various documentaries and having a general interest in aviation will mean you'll gain a similar if not more open leave of necessary knowledge as any course.
A public facing job where you're dealing with the public and looking after people on a daily basis carries much much more merit than a paid for course when it come to getting a job as crew

Clairecas 123

Could you suggest anything that would stand out? I'm currently cleaning in a hospital, and worked as a waitress before but only for a couple of months, I was thinking maybe volunteering somewhere or take up some work experience on my spare time, are you a cabin crew member yourself? , would you know any background of someone who got accepted onto cabin crew, or what makes someone desirable for this position, Thanks very much for any help.

Locker10a

Clairecas 123 wrote: »

Could you suggest anything that would stand out? I'm currently cleaning in a hospital, and worked as a waitress before but only for a couple of months, I was thinking maybe volunteering somewhere or take up some work experience on my spare time, are you a cabin crew member yourself? , would you know any background of someone who got accepted onto cabin crew, or what makes someone desirable for this position, Thanks very much for any help.

Waitressing is a good one as it's public facing, working on a reception desk in an office complex or hotel would also be good. Working as a shop assistant would be equally as good as again you're looking after the public. Charity work is a fantastic experience, not only on a personal level but also on anyone's CV. It's shows you're compassionate and committed. Highly sought after traits.
You see to bag the job as cabin crew you'd need to give the impression to the interviewers that you're a warm, caring welcoming person, however that's not enough alone, they're also looking for people skills, the ability to problem solve etc. and confidence is key to this. They want to see your confident dealing with people and this comes from experience. They also want to see through your work experience that you understand the importance of customer service, customer impressions and making people feel looked after.
All of this coupled with the right charisma will result you achieving this job

Clairecas 123

Thanks very much for all you're help, I think going down this route is a much better option as compared to paying thousands for a course, as you said actually getting hands on experience is much more important and relevant,

Clairecas 123

Does aer lingus hire yearly or is this just a one off thing every few years, does anyone think aer lingus will be recruiting again in 2018? Thanks for any replys

Locker10a

Clairecas 123 wrote: »

Thanks very much for all you're help, I think going down this route is a much better option as compared to paying thousands for a course, as you said actually getting hands on experience is much more important and relevant,

Yeah defiantly, and instead of paying to learn about experiences you can earn money gaining the necessary experience in the right job. If you live near the airport check out DAA and airport jobs, the airport often employ special summer staff to assist passengers passing through the airport

Cc2017

Becksor95 wrote: »

Got a call about being placed on a panel. Not the phone call I wanted to be honest..6 months of waiting to be told that??

I know exactly what you mean...I heard nothing but from what I've heard most people on the panel get the position

Tenger

Clairecas 123 wrote: »

Thanks very much for all you're help, I think going down this route is a much better option as compared to paying thousands for a course, as you said actually getting hands on experience is much more important and relevant,

Just merged your query into this thread as I thought it beter placed. I would agree with the advice given, better to get hands on experience (and earn money) than pay 1000's for a course which doesnt give you any guarantee's.

Cc2017

Jambori wrote: »

I contacted them this week as well. They said positions are still being offered, and that all unsuccessful candidates have been notified. I really hope they're putting together groups for June. They mentioned something about seeing how training goes, which might mean they're waiting to see if people drop out etc. They said a panel (to be used in the next recruitment) would be made once all spaces have been filled! Did they say anything about June specifically?

I got the long awaited call....how about you hope you heard we sound like the last