ICC umpires trained at Emirates’ Aviation College

Ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, the members of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires and Match Referees had a successful ‘innings’ at the Emirates Aviation College – Crew Training facility, during their training in Dubai last week.
Drawing parallels between the qualities required by Cricket’s elite match officials and Emirates cabin crew such as leadership, teamwork, attention to detail and a passion for excellence, the training college provided a unique back-drop to bring these elements to life. “There is a lot of synergy between Emirates and the ICC – both organisations have a strong focus on preparations, consistent service delivery and a professional team approach”, said Simon Taufel, Umpire Performance & Training Manager, ICC. “Preparing for the World Cup in such a unique environment really brings to life the high standards and principles that the top umpires in the world aspire to showcase. With nearly 120 new cabin crew joining weekly, and over 19,000 existing Emirates crew returning for training every year, the Dubai-based training college is a state-of-the-art facility. Emirates’ crew participate in a variety of training modules from Safety and Emergency Procedures, Medical and Security, to Service, Leadership, and Image and Uniform. They are all designed to create an exceptional inflight experience for Emirates customers, according to a statement.