Dubai Jobs: 131 Vacancies At Emirates Salary, Eligibility Of Top Positions Explained

2026-05-01 04:15:19

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Emirates, the world's largest international airline, is expanding its fleet further by adding hundreds of aircraft in the coming years. This will lead to more vacancies in categories like cabin crew, pilot, engineer and support services, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline, said in November 2025.

There are about 124,000 employees within the Emirates Group currently. The airline plans to target 5,000 pilots in the next 8 to 10 years, Adel Al Redha, Deputy President and COO of Emirates Airline, said recently.

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The expansion in fleet comes as good news for aspirants who want to want to grow their career with the airline. At the moment, Dubai's flagship carrier has 131 vacancies listed on their website.

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Here's a list of some of the most coveted positions which offer comprehensive pay and benefits package alongwith opportunities for you to explore the world.

Direct Entry Captain

To become one of their A350 or A380 Captains, you will need a minimum of 7,000 hours total flying time in multi-crew, multi-engine aircraft (only time in the operating seat of a turboprop and/or turbojet aircraft is counted; simulator time is excluded).

Salary and benefits

Captains enjoy a tax-free annual total package of up to Dh1,185,000. This includes:

Monthly take-home cash: Dh48,000, based on an average of 85 flying hours

Education allowance of Dh52,250 for primary and Dh79,750 for secondary education (up to 3 children)

Confirmed annual leave tickets for you and your dependents in Business class, upgradeable to First Class

Concessional travel benefits for you and eligible dependents in all classes of cabin

Comprehensive medical, life, and accident insurance, loss of medical license insurance

Eligibility:

Minimum 150 hrs in past 12 months on Airbus FBW as a Captain

ICAO English level 5 or above

For A380:

You must currently be flying on Airbus FBW wide-body as a Captain

For A350:

You must currently be flying on Airbus FBW as a Captain

How to apply:

You can apply online via their website. You need to attach these documents to your application:

Passport

Class 1 medical certificate with no limitations (except visual corrections)

Cabin Crew

Probably the most glamorous role on the roster, Emirates spells out what qualities they look for in their cabin crew. You need a "a personality that shines, the ability to adapt to any situation and make people feel at ease."

"As the face of Emirates, you'll be the person customers turn to for help and direction when they fly with us, so you need to be friendly, observant and able to provide the right support," the job description says.

Being a member of the cabin crew is much more than a service role as safety is of highest priority. A cabin crew member has to lead confidently and take control when it comes to managing aircraft services, security, and safety procedures. The crew is trained in all this at Emirates' state-of-the-art facility in Dubai.

Eligibility:

A positive attitude and the natural ability to provide excellent service in a team environment, dealing with people from many cultures

Fluent in written and spoken English (ability to speak another language is an advantage)

No visible tattoos while you're in Emirates cabin crew uniform (without covering them with bandages or cosmetics)

How to apply:

Before clicking the Apply button, please keep the following documents ready to submit with your application:

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Salary and benefits

The pay is made up of three components: a fixed basic salary, an hourly pay for operated flights and an overseas meal allowance.

Flying Pay: Dh69.60/hour based on avg. 80-100 hours / month

Accelerated Command

This position allows you to join as an Airbus First Officer on an enhanced salary package with an accelerated command upgrade scenario. The candidate needs to operate the right-hand seat for a minimum of 700 stick hours and successfully complete two Evidence Based Training (EBT) recurrent training modules to be eligible for accelerated command.

Salary and Benefits Package: You can enjoy a tax-free annual total package of up to Dh970,000. This includes:

Monthly take-home cash: Dh 37,100, based on an average of 85 flying hours

Education allowance of Dh52,250 for primary and Dh79,750 for secondary education (up to 3 children)

Confirmed annual leave tickets for you and your dependents, upgradeable to Business Class

Concessional travel benefits for you and eligible dependents

Comprehensive medical, life, and accident insurance

Eligibility:

Minimum of 2,000 hours command time on Boeing/ Airbus FBW types

Airbus FBW type flown within the past 3 years

Valid ICAO ATPL with matching Authority Class 1 Medical

How to apply:

Make sure you attach these documents to your online application:

Passport

Class 1 medical certificate with no limitations (except visual corrections)

First Officer

To join Emirates as a First Officer, you have to be a motivated and technically proficient pilot who delivers excellence, willing to working in a fast-paced environment and quickly develop alongside a team of professionals with diverse skills, expertise, and knowledge from all over the world.

Salary and benefits: First Officers are offered a tax-free annual total package of up to Dh900,000. This includes:

Monthly take-home cash: Dh32,100, based on an average of 85 flying hours

Education allowance of Dh52,250 for primary and Dh79,750 for secondary education (up to 3 children)

Confirmed annual leave tickets for you and your dependents, upgradeable to Business Class

Concessional travel benefits for you and eligible dependents

Comprehensive medical, life, and accident insurance

Eligibility:

To become a first officer, you will need a minimum of 2,000 hours total flying time. More experienced first officers, with 4,000+ hours, can expect an enhanced salary package.

B777

Minimum of 1,000 hours on Boeing Type

Minimum 150 hours within the past 12 months on type

ICAO English Level 4 or above

A380 & A350:

Minimum of 1,000 hours on Airbus FBW

Minimum 150 hours within the past 12 months on type

ICAO English Level 4 or above

Enhanced Package Criteria:

Minimum of 2,000 hours total flying time on ≥ 50T Jet

Frozen ATPL:

Pilots with Frozen ATPL (CPL + ATPL Theory exams completed) can be invited for assessment on the provision that they agree to our FATPL terms and conditions.

Please make sure you attach these documents to your online application:

Passport

ATPL Theory Exams successfully completed)

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (AMEL) Scholarship Programme (Emiratisation)

You can join their AMEL Scholarship for UAE nationals at the Emirates Engineering Training College in Dubai and become a skilled aircraft technician for the world's largest planes.

Approved by UAE GCAA, the AMEL programme is fully sponsored and has an approximate duration of five years, consisting of two phases:

Phase 1

Initial Training - 3 years

Candidates will go through intensive theoretical and practical training. Upon successful completion, candidates will receive a GCAA certificate from the Emirates Engineering Training College, a Higher Diploma from Emirates Aviation University, attested by Ministry of Higher Education and a Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering issued by NQC - MOHESR.

What you will receive during this period?

Concessional Tickets for you and your family

Emirates Platinum discount

Phase 2

Practical Maintenance Experience (PME) - 2 years

In this phase, candidates gain practical maintenance experience working on live aircraft. Upon completing this phase, they will qualify to apply to GCAA for the Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence (AMEL) and will become a full-fledged Aircraft Technician.

During this period, the monthly salary progresses to:

2nd year Dh22,659

Eligibility:

Completed Grade 12 with a minimum score of 80%.

Be medically fit.

English Fluency *You are expected to provide (post-assessment) TOEFL PBT score of 510/IBT 6.5, or an IELTS score of 6.

Selection Process:

If you meet the requirements, you will undergo the following selection process:

1. Math and Physics Tests
2. Panel Interview
3. Medical examination

Documents required to apply:

1. CV
2. Highest Education Certificate
3. Passport
4. Emirates ID
5. Khulasat Al Qaid
6. National Service completion letter (If applicable)

You can find details on more vacancies across job categories on the Emirates website.