Forty five Bahraini students have been selected by Gulf Air for its summer work experience training programme.
The candidates, currently studying in universities and majoring in various fields, from finance and mass communications, to management and engineering, spend two months at Gulf Air’s headquarters in Muharraq.
During their stay they are put through a hands-on practical training in various departments which include the IT department, human resources, Frequent flyer programme, engineering and airport services and are rotated on a regular basis and constantly assessed and monitored.
“This is another example of Gulf Air’s commitment to contributing to the community. We are proud to host students and provide them with first-hand experience of a real life work environment,” says Gulf Air Acting Vice President Human Resources Sameer Saeed.
“It’s a short period, but it motivates students as they work among thousands of hardworking and dedicated employees which we believe will help them in the long run.”
The national programme has achieved great success since it was launched in 2003.
About Gulf Air
Founded in 1950, Gulf Air, owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman, is the only truly Pan Gulf carrier in the Middle East region.
The regional, geographic and cultural values that the airline has embraced over more than half a century are still central to defining its brand and service ethos.
Today the airline’s network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 46 cities in 32 countries. The fleet comprises 34 aircraft and has the distinct advantage of possessing the strongest network across the Middle East.
A platform for sustained commercial operation has been established over the past three years as part of a multi-phased turnaround programme. It has also provided a framework for a succession of innovative products and services including the unique Sky Chefs and Sky Nannies that form part of Gulf Air’s ’smart airline, successful business’ vision.
International recognition has been achieved as a result of the turnaround programme leading to numerous awards for the airline’s innovative and high quality products and services: These include:
• Best Onboard Catering in First and Business Class (Skytrax World Airline Catering Awards 2005)
• Best designed in-flight magazine (American Creativity Awards,2005)
• Middle East Leading First Class Airline (World Travel Awards 2005)
• World’s Leading Airport Lounge (World Travel Awards 2005)
• Middle East & North African Platinum Best Airline (MENA Travel Awards 2004
• Most Improved Airline (Skytrax Awards 2004)
• Middle East First Class Airline (Arabian Business Awards)
• Best new product launch for in-flight services (PAX international Readership Awards)
• Best First Class Onboard Food (Skytrax Food Category 2004)
• Best Business Class Check-in (Skytrax Check-in Category 2004)
• Middle East region’s best airport restaurant for its restaurant in Bahrain International Airport lounge (PAX International Readership Awards 2005)
