With ‘People’ as one of the Group’s core values, we offer a range of generous benefits to assist permanent employees who are recruited globally to live in Dubai. Our Remuneration Policy focuses on developing compensation and benefits policies through detailed research and analysis. Our main focus is to ensure that the Emirates Group remains competitive within the market it operates in, to ensure we attract and retain the right talent.
This section of The Emirates Group Career Centre is designed to give you, as a prospective applicant an understanding of the total package you may be offered if you are successful in your application as a First Officer or Captain based in Dubai. Our total reward package comprises of not only cash, but also non-cash elements.
The summary below highlights the key elements of the Emirates Group total reward package for employees based in Dubai, however please note that this is indicative only as the range and level of benefits which are subsequently offered to successful candidates will vary depending upon the particular role they apply for and an individual’s unique personal circumstances. The items identified below do not form an exhaustive list and qualifying periods may apply for certain benefits. Should you be successfully shortlisted the respective Recruitment Specialist can provide further details.
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The following benefits are applicable to all Staff:
• Competitive Tax Free Basic Salary
Salaries are benchmarked for all employees against relevant Industries and are reviewed on a regular basis to ensure they remain competitive.
• Captain – Monthly Starting Salary Dhs 34,410
• First Officer – Monthly Starting Salary Dhs 24,110
• Company Provided Accommodation or Utilities Allowance
• Hourly Flying Pay
An Hourly Flying pay is paid on block hours up to a threshold of between 83 to 92 hours.
• Productivity Pay
Productivity Pay is also available for block hours worked above the monthly Hourly Flying Pay threshold of between 83 to 92 hours.
• Profit Share Scheme
The Company operates a profit share scheme based upon the profit results of the Company for the financial year. A qualifying period is applicable.
The eligibility of the following benefit is dependant upon the applicant’s unique personal circumstances:
• Exchange Rate Protection Scheme
50% of Basic Salary is protected against adverse exchange rate fluctuations between the UAE Dirham and your currency classification. This is not applicable to currency classifications that are pegged against the USD.
• Education Support Allowance
Financial support towards the payment of core tuition fees is provided to both First Officer and Captains. It is intended as a contribution towards the overall expenses the employee may incur for their children’s education.
• Government Pension Scheme
Eligible UAE National and GCC citizens are enrolled into their respective Government Pension Scheme, employees and Company contributions are payable.
• Provident Fund/End of Service Gratuity
On leaving the Company an employee is entitled to an End of Service Gratuity or Provident Scheme payment, whichever is higher. The Provident Scheme is a long-term savings arrangement provided to more senior positions and is designed to help plan for retirement. The company contributes 12% of basic salary. You are required to contribute 5% of your basic salary. End of Service (gratuity) payment is calculated as 21 days basic salary per annum for the first 5 years of service and then 30 days basic salary per annum for each year of service beyond 5 years of service.
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The following benefits are applicable to all Staff:
• Annual Leave
42 calendar days.
• Leave Tickets
Free annual leave tickets are provided to an approved leave destinations for employee and their eligible dependents subject to Company policy.
• Personal Life and Accident Insurance
• Medical and Dental Provision
• Loss of License Insurance
Loss of Licence Insurance is provided by the Emirates Group. The payout is dependent on your age and can be up to 3 times your annual basic salary.
• Company Provided Transport
A personal pick-up and drop-off service from your place of residence in Dubai to your work location and vice versa is provided.
• Company Provided Uniform (and free dry cleaning)
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• Concessional Travel
A range of ticket options are available for staff and their eligible dependants on Emirates Airline’s routes which now encompasses over 100 destinations. Some elements of concessionary travel are available immediately upon joining, but eligibility for others is subject to completion of a probationary period.
• Emirates Card
By virtue of being an Emirates Group employee you can avail of attractive discounts at over 100 retail, hotel and leisure outlets in Dubai and the UAE.