Emirates, a world-renowned airline, is launching a large-scale recruitment drive for experienced pilots to join its prestigious A380 service. This is a chance for pilots to be a part of a dynamic team, with a focus on Airbus-trained professionals.
Emirates is currently accepting applications for its Direct Entry Captains program, which is specifically designed for its Airbus A380 fleet.
Successful applicants will be welcomed into Emirates’ well-established flight team, which comprises 4,200 crew members, including 1,515 dedicated A380 pilots.
Pilots are offered a competitive tax-free salary package complemented with benefits such as:
Emirates pilots have a clear path for professional development. There are opportunities to move into roles such as management pilots, technical pilots, training captains, and more.
It is worth noting that around 40% of the current pilot workforce has remained loyal to Emirates for over 10 years.
Interested pilots can visit https://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/pilots/ to apply for the vacancies.
They can also register for an online information session by clicking the link above. The session will be held on 4 October 2023 at 1 PM (Dubai time).
Alternatively, prospective candidates can attend open days at certain destinations as mentioned on the website above.
Emirates has welcomed 172 pilots in the past five months across its three flagship recruitment programs.
In terms of training infrastructure, the airline currently operates 10 flight simulators.
A $135 million pilot training facility covering 63,300 square feet is set to open in March 2024. It is expected to increase pilot training capacity by a significant 54%.