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Air Algérie launches recruitment drive for cabin crew amid major expansion
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Air Algérie has initiated a recruitment campaign for cabin crew, including hostesses and stewards, in four Algerian cities: Algiers, Oran, Constantine, and Annaba. This drive supports the airline's significant expansion, which involves acquiring 44 new aircraft and launching new international routes. Candidates must be Algerian nationals, aged 19 to 35, hold a baccalaureate degree, and possess a valid Safety and Rescue Certificate CSS. Proficiency in at least two foreign languages, good uncorrected vision, and swimming ability are also required. Morphological criteria include specific height and waist measurements for men and women, and candidates must reside within 25 kilometers of their target airport base. Male applicants must also provide proof of their national service status. The selection process involves three stages: a physical evaluation and individual interview, a written test, and a comprehensive medical examination. Applications, including a handwritten request, updated CV, copies of academic and CSS certificates, birth certificate, residence certificate, and a recent photo, must be submitted electronically within eight days of the announcement. The airline's expansion includes five new cargo aircraft and new routes to cities like Libreville, Luanda, Maputo, Accra, Lagos, Shanghai, and Warsaw, with plans for Kuala Lumpur, Doha, Oman, and Hong Kong. Air Algérie is also restructuring into an integrated group with specialized subsidiaries and establishing an aviatio
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