Emirates is committed to recruiting UAE Nationals into challenging and rewarding jobs in the airline industry. We have specific and tailor made development programmes to suit high school certificate holders, Certificate Diploma holders and HD/Bachelor holders.

More information on each of the programmes is detailed below. If you are a UAE National and interested in working for the Emirates Group, please complete the relevant application form at the end of each section.




National Graduate Trainee Programme 
Eligibility: Bachelor or Higher Diploma Holders 
Age: 21 - 27 years 
Training Duration: Up to 3 and a half years on job / off job training in Dubai and abroad 
Disciplines: General 
Information Technology   
Human Resources 
Finance 
Commercial 
Commercial Operations (Outstations) 
Destination and Leisure Management   
Emirates Airport Services (Outstations)   
End Objective:   Assistant Manager, Area / Station Manager 

If you feel you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, please complete the on-line application form.

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National School Leavers Training Programme 
Eligibility:   Minimum 10th Grade Certificate 
Age:   18-25 years   
Training Duration:   1 year   
Disciplines:   Dnata Airport Operations   
Dnata Agencies (Ticketing & Reservations)   
Cargo   
Telephone Sales   
Emirates Airport Services   
End Objective:   Administrative / Customer Services roles   
Nature of Duty:   Most of the jobs require you to work shifts   
(mornings, afternoons, nights). Uniforms required.   
If you feel you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, please complete the on-line application form.

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National Ab-Initio Pilot Programme 
Eligibility: High School Graduates 
Age:   17 - 30 years   
Training Duration:   1 year foundation course in Dubai   
18 months flying training abroad   
2 months bridge course in Dubai   
6 months transition course in Dubai as a 'Cadet Pilot'   
End Objective:   First Officer 
If you feel you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, please complete the on-line application form.

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National CD Graduate Training Programme 
Eligibility: Higher Colleges Certificate / Diploma Degree 
Age:   20 - 27 years   
Training Duration:   2 years   
Disciplines:   Services Departments / Commercial   
Departments & Dnata Airport Operations 
End Objective:   Most jobs based in Dubai, Senior Assistant /   
Supervisor. May be required to work shifts.   
If you feel you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, please complete the on-line application form.

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Cabin Crew Training Programme 
Eligibility:   Minimum 10th Grade Certificate (UAE Nationals) 
High School Graduates (GCC Nationals) 
Nationality:   UAE & GCC National 
Age:   For UAE Nationals: 20 - 30 years old 
For GCC Nationals: 21 - 30 years old   
Requirements:   Height between 157.5 cm and 178 cm for females 
Between 168 cm and 188 cm for males 
Weight in proportion to height 
Clear complexion 
Good eyesight without glasses (contact lenses acceptable).   
Training Duration:   3 months English Course (if required), 5 weeks Cabin Crew training in Dubai.   
End Objective:   Flight Steward / Stewardess 
If you feel you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, please complete the on-line application form. Alternatively, you may apply and send your CV with two photographs, one full length and one head and shoulders (passport size) through: 
HRD - National Recruitment Emirates 
P.O. Box: 22881 
Dubai 
UAE 

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Aircraft Mechanic Trainee Programme with Higher Colleges of Technology - Dubai Men's College 
Eligibility:   High School Graduates (Science / Technical) 
Age:   18 - 25 years   
Training Duration:   2 years in Dubai Men's College - Graduate with 
a Diploma in Aviation Maintenance. 1 and a half years in   
Emirates Training College.   
End Objective:   Senior Aircraft Mechanic / Lead Aircraft Mechanic 
Nature of Duty:   May be required to work shifts (morning / afternoon). 
If you feel you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, please complete the on-line application form.

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Apprentice Mechanic National Trainee Programme (Dnata Engineering) 
Eligibility:   Minimum 10th Grade Certificate 
Age:   18 - 25 years 
Training Duration: 3 years in Dnata Technical Centre   
in Dubai International Airport 
End Objective:   Senior Technician 

If you feel you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, please complete the on-line application form.

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