2009 March Living, Working, Musing & Misadventures in Greece

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Want to work for the new Olympic Air?

March 22, 2009 at 22:40 · Filed under Jobs in Greece

In preparation for October 2009 launch of the new and improved Olympic Air, the Marfin Investment Group (MIG) took applications for positions expected to be left vacant by up to 7,500 employees that would not be rehired or otherwise opt for early retirement or other public sector jobs.

Dubai-backed Marfin did not recruit the Greek way (aka, last minute), so the original deadline of March 24 has passed, and the deadline for Ground Crew applications closed on April 24, 2009. No further applications are being accepted.

Until January 25, 2010, Marfin was recruiting pilots according to, “News & Events.” See “Careers” or subscribe to their Twitter feed to be notified of future vacancies and opportunities: www.twitter.com/olympic_air_gr

*Note that the names Olympic Airlines and Olympic Airways no longer apply. You should know this basic information if you wish to work for them.

According to the announcement, all positions require:

- Greek and English language fluency
- Computer literacy
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
* For some positions, there are age limitations, and a university degree is considered a plus on those not requiring one.

And flight positions require:

- Class 1 medical
- EU passport or work permit
* If you are a non-EU citizen and do not have a permit, see “How American/non-EU citizens can get a permit to work in Greece”

Positions Available

Administration: Chief Financial Officer, Accounting Manager, Internal Audit Manager, Executive/Administrative Assistants, Office Assistants/Messengers. — Closed on April 3, 2009.

Flight Operations: Director of Flight Ops, System Chief Pilot, Flight Training Manager, Flight Standards Manager, Flight Quality Manager, Chief Pilots: Turboprops/Jets (Multiple), IOCC Manager, Cabin Crew Manager, Safety Manager, Commanders/Co-pilots, Chief Cabin Attendants/Pursers, Flight Ops Specialists. — Closed.

Ground Services: Manager Ground Operations, Deputy Manager Ground Operations, Manager Customer Services, Station Managers (Multiple locations). — Closed on April 24, 2009.

Information Technology: Head of IT & Telecommunications, Manager of Network Security & Infrastructure, Network Administrators, System Administrators, IT Help Desk. — Closed.

Maintenance & Technical Services: Maintenance Manager, Quality Manager Technical, Line Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager, Purchasing Manager, Planning Manager, Stores Manager, Hangar Manager, Maintenance Control Manager, Training Manager Technical, Shops Manager, Airworthiness Manager, Engineering/Planning Staff. — Closed.