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Gulf Air asks for 'Chuanmeizi' specifically

When recruiting stewardesses in China giant overseas airlines are fixating on "Chuanmeizi"(young girl from Sichuan Province). On Mar. 17 Bahrain Gulf Air officially entrusted two companies in Chengdu with the task of recruiting 50 to 100 female flight attendants in Sichuan.


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When recruiting stewardesses in China giant overseas airlines are fixating on "Chuanmeizi"(young girl from Sichuan Province). On Mar. 17 Bahrain Gulf Air officially entrusted two companies in Chengdu with the task of recruiting 50 to 100 female flight attendants in Sichuan.

Bahrain Gulf Air is a large international airline in the Mid-East region with more than 50 years history, which was jointly founded by the governments of Bahrain, The United Arab Emirates, Oman and Qatar. It is the national airline corporation for the four countries and currently has 49 international flight courses covering the world.

According to an official responsible for the recruiting work at the Chengdu company, stewardesses at Bahrain Gulf Air are from various parts of the world. Recruitment in China is limited to Sichuan. Three years ago Bahrain Gulf Air recruited eight female flight attendants in Sichuan and there are still three of them working on its international flights. "Sichuan women have patience with natural affinity. The appearance and impression and service quality of Sichuan flight attendants have left good impression among passengers from various parts of the world. This made Bahrain Gulf Air inclined toward 'Chuanmeizi'" said the official.

Bahrain Gulf Air has seven basic requirements for female flight attendants. She must be at least 158 cm tall with senior high school education or above, who speaks fluent English and has basic English writing skills. There shouldn��t be any visible birthmarks or tattoos on her body. She must be able to swim at least 50 meters on a broad body of water. Age limit may be broadened to 30. It is learned that the examiner puts high value on female patience, affinity and cultural and esthetic cultivation.

Recruitment will begin early next month. Once have been recruited they will receive a monthly salary of US$1,500 to 2,000. The salary may be gradually raised according to service term and ability.

By People's Daily Online


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