Join the largest operator of Airbus A380 and Boeing 777
Fly one of the world’s most modern fleet of 255+ wide-bodied aircraft to more than 150 destinations around the globe
Fly one of the world’s most modern fleet of 255+ wide-bodied aircraft to more than 150 destinations around the globe
After an induction week, you’ll begin your Type Rating course. It will cover areas like Aircraft Systems, TCAS, ETOPS, ILS/PRM, RNAV and RVSM.
Then, the Fixed base IPT and full-flight simulator will lead up to your license and skills test. Final simulator sessions will qualify you for Low Visibility Ops and Zero Flight Time.
Line training begins after that - starting with an observation flight, and then between 12 - 30 training sectors (depending on your previous experience), mostly to places you haven’t flown to before.
The last step is a final line check, and you’ll be a fully-qualified commercial pilot with Emirates.
Our current company criteria is as follows:
Provident Scheme
As a condition of your employment, you will be required to take part in the Provident Scheme, subject to the scheme rules and qualifying period. The company will automatically enrol you after six months of joining.
Monthly contributions are 5% from you and 12% of your basic salary is paid by the company.
The vesting periods (the amount of time you must have worked at Emirates before you fully own the shares) are set out in the scheme rules: 75% of the A account (company contribution) after three years but less than five years of scheme membership, 100% of the A account after five years of scheme membership.
End-of-Service Benefit
You will be guaranteed a minimum End-of-Service payment of 21 days’ basic salary a year for the first five years of service, then 30 days’ basic salary a year for each year of service thereafter.
You will receive either your Provident Scheme A account or the End of Service Benefit (EOSB), whichever has the higher value, but not both.
All GCC nationals will be enrolled in their respective pension schemes.
Upon termination of employment you will be entitled to the following benefits:
Less than three years’ service: You receive the Provident Scheme benefit accumulated on your contributions as an employee only, plus your End of Service Benefit calculated at 21 days’ basic salary for every year of service.
Over three years’ service and less than five years’ service: You receive the Provident Scheme benefit accumulated on your contributions as an employee, plus:
75% of the A account value (the company’s contribution) or your End of Service Benefit (whichever is higher). This is calculated at 21 days’ basic salary a year for the first five years of service, then 30 days’ basic salary a year for each year of service thereafter.
More than five years’ service: You receive the Provident Scheme benefit accumulated on your contribution as an employee, plus:
100% of the A account value (the company’s contribution) or your End of Service Benefit (whichever is higher), calculated at 21 days’ basic salary a year for the first five years of service, then 30 days’ basic salary a year for each year of service thereafter.
The company insures all flight crew upto 36 months basic salary (depending on age), against permanent loss of licence arising from an accident or sickness.
Full details can be found in the Employee Handbook upon joining the company.
You’re eligible to apply for ID50 firm tickets for you and your family from your date of joining. ID90 ticket eligibility starts three months after you join.
Your spouse and children up to age of 23 are entitled to unlimited concessional tickets.
You also have 15 Wider Eligibility Tickets a year for your extended family, which become available six months after you join.
Contractually you and your immediate family are entitled to one confirmed return annual leave ticket free of charge.
Yes, we offer an education support allowance subject to company policy. This is available for up to three children aged between 4 and 19 who are in full time education either in Dubai or overseas:
All our employees in the UAE can get an Emirates Platinum Card, which is a discount card you can use at over 600 shops, attractions, restaurants and more around Dubai. There’s an annual fee of AED 300, paid in monthly instalments deducted from your salary. You can also get one extra card for free for a registered dependant.
There is also a Premium Club Membership that costs around AED 140 a month. This gives you and your family access to fitness and leisure facilities at selected clubs in Dubai.
Check the MMI website for the documents you need:
http://www.mmidubai.com/retail/#retail_licence
You can get a salary certificate letter from the Employee Service Centre, 2nd floor Atrium level at Emirates Group Headquarters, or use the employee service machines. Then visit a liquor store to submit your application and documents.