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National Cadet Pilot Programme

Become one of the best trained pilots in the world and fly the flag of the nation to over 140 destinations.

We’re looking for young and ambitious Emiratis with the passion and commitment to join our National Cadet Pilot Programme and train to become world-class pilots at the Emirates Flight Training Academy in Dubai.

What we provide

Our fully sponsored programme covers the cost of your training for at least four years, including training materials, accommodation, uniforms and three daily meals.

Joining our programme will take you from zero flying hours through to ground school and the skies in a multi-engine, multi-crew aircraft. After graduation, you’ll be qualified to take command of one of the newest and most modern fleets in the sky with Emirates, the world’s largest international airline.

Apply now

National Cadet Pilot Programme

What to expect

 The National Cadet Programme is divided into the following phases:

Ab-initio Pilot

  • Phase 1 – Ground School

You will study using state-of-the-art technology, VR and advanced flight simulators. Ground School includes:
Aviation sciences foundation. Approximately 4 months
        -   Pay and benefits: Course fees, meals and accommodation
ATPL theoretical knowledge. Approximately 9 months
        -   Pay and benefits: AED 4,000 per month, course fees, meals and accommodation

  • Phase 2 – Flight Training

This phase will provide you with approximately 274 hours of flight experience, a course completion certificate, Commercial Pilot Licence with Multi Instrument Rating (CPL/multi IR) and Multi Crew Cooperation Course (MCC).

         -   Duration: approximately 15 months
         -   Pay and benefits: AED 7,000 per month,course fees, meals and accommodation

Apply now

National Cadet Pilot Programme

Cadet Pilot

  • Phase 3 – Conversion, Type Rating and Line Training

In this phase you will go through a type rating course followed by line training.

         -  Duration: approximately 5 months
         -  Pay and benefits: AED 15,000 per month, course fees

  • Phase 4

In this phase you’ll complete line training, followed by a final line check. Once you complete this course you’ll receive a commercial pilot licence with multi-instrument rating (CPL/Multi IR) and Frozen Air Transport Pilot Licence  (Frozen ATPL) approved by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority.     

         -   Duration: Approximately 8 months
         -   Pay and benefits: AED 25,000 per month, course fees

First Officer

As a line pilot you’ll be flying one of the youngest and most modern fleet of aircraft in the skies with the world’s largest international airline, Emirates.

         -   Pay and benefits: AED 43,000 per month (basic pay and fixed allowances)

Apply now

National Cadet Pilot Programme

Here’s what we’re looking for in our candidates:

  • You must have a valid UAE passport and Khulasat Al Qaid
  • You are between 17 and 26 years of age
  • You must have completed Grade 12 with a minimum score of 80% or University/College with a GPA of 2.8 or higher
  • English: TOEFL PBT 510/IBT 6.5 or
  • IELTS 5.5 per element (listening, reading, writing & speaking). Overall band score, 6+
  • You must have completed military service, unless exempt
  • You are at least 160cm tall
  • You are medically fit with a healthy BMI of 29 or less 

Apply now

Join our National Cadet Pilot Programme today and take the first step towards your career as a commercial airline pilot. 

*Please note that you’ll need Ministry of Education attestation for the required certificates.

Customer Service Professionals Customer Service Professionals

Customer Service Professionals

We are looking for UAE Nationals who can be part of our customer service team. If successful, you will join an extensive training program which include systems training and customer service skills and then be allocated to any area across the group that provides either front-line or behind the scenes customer care. Whether it be Emirates Airline or of the many airlines serviced by dnata, our goal is to ensure that our customers experience service is consistent with the Emirates Group high standards.

Apply now

Customer Service Professionals

Qualifications & Experience

  • Requirements:
    • Good command of written and spoken English.
    • Candidate should hold a valid UAE passport and Khulasat Al Qaid (Family Book).
    • Minimum: Grade 12 secondary school certificate.
    • Willing to work on shift and wear uniform

Apply now

Customer Service Professionals

  • Recruitment Process:
    • English test
    • Interview

Apply now

Customer Service Professionals

  • Note:
    • Ministry of Education attestation is required for certificates.
    • Terms of the mandatory National Service apply.
    • Information in this page is subject to change.

Apply now

National Cadet Pilot Programme

Become one of the best trained pilots in the world and fly the flag of the nation to over 140 destinations.

We’re looking for young and ambitious Emiratis with the passion and commitment to join our National Cadet Pilot Programme and train to become world-class pilots at the Emirates Flight Training Academy in Dubai.

What we provide

Our fully sponsored programme covers the cost of your training for at least four years, including training materials, accommodation, uniforms and three daily meals.

Joining our programme will take you from zero flying hours through to ground school and the skies in a multi-engine, multi-crew aircraft. After graduation, you’ll be qualified to take command of one of the newest and most modern fleets in the sky with Emirates, the world’s largest international airline.

Apply now

National Cadet Pilot Programme

What to expect

 The National Cadet Programme is divided into the following phases:

Ab-initio Pilot

  • Phase 1 – Ground School

You will study using state-of-the-art technology, VR and advanced flight simulators. Ground School includes:
Aviation sciences foundation. Approximately 4 months
        -   Pay and benefits: Course fees, meals and accommodation
ATPL theoretical knowledge. Approximately 9 months
        -   Pay and benefits: AED 4,000 per month, course fees, meals and accommodation

  • Phase 2 – Flight Training

This phase will provide you with approximately 274 hours of flight experience, a course completion certificate, Commercial Pilot Licence with Multi Instrument Rating (CPL/multi IR) and Multi Crew Cooperation Course (MCC).

         -   Duration: approximately 15 months
         -   Pay and benefits: AED 7,000 per month,course fees, meals and accommodation

Apply now

National Cadet Pilot Programme

Cadet Pilot

  • Phase 3 – Conversion, Type Rating and Line Training

In this phase you will go through a type rating course followed by line training.

         -  Duration: approximately 5 months
         -  Pay and benefits: AED 15,000 per month, course fees

  • Phase 4

In this phase you’ll complete line training, followed by a final line check. Once you complete this course you’ll receive a commercial pilot licence with multi-instrument rating (CPL/Multi IR) and Frozen Air Transport Pilot Licence  (Frozen ATPL) approved by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority.     

         -   Duration: Approximately 8 months
         -   Pay and benefits: AED 25,000 per month, course fees

First Officer

As a line pilot you’ll be flying one of the youngest and most modern fleet of aircraft in the skies with the world’s largest international airline, Emirates.

         -   Pay and benefits: AED 43,000 per month (basic pay and fixed allowances)

Apply now

National Cadet Pilot Programme

Here’s what we’re looking for in our candidates:

  • You must have a valid UAE passport and Khulasat Al Qaid
  • You are between 17 and 26 years of age
  • You must have completed Grade 12 with a minimum score of 80% or University/College with a GPA of 2.8 or higher
  • English: TOEFL PBT 510/IBT 6.5 or
  • IELTS 5.5 per element (listening, reading, writing & speaking). Overall band score, 6+
  • You must have completed military service, unless exempt
  • You are at least 160cm tall
  • You are medically fit with a healthy BMI of 29 or less 

Apply now

Join our National Cadet Pilot Programme today and take the first step towards your career as a commercial airline pilot. 

*Please note that you’ll need Ministry of Education attestation for the required certificates.

Customer Service Professionals

We are looking for UAE Nationals who can be part of our customer service team. If successful, you will join an extensive training program which include systems training and customer service skills and then be allocated to any area across the group that provides either front-line or behind the scenes customer care. Whether it be Emirates Airline or of the many airlines serviced by dnata, our goal is to ensure that our customers experience service is consistent with the Emirates Group high standards.

Apply now

Customer Service Professionals

Qualifications & Experience

  • Requirements:
    • Good command of written and spoken English.
    • Candidate should hold a valid UAE passport and Khulasat Al Qaid (Family Book).
    • Minimum: Grade 12 secondary school certificate.
    • Willing to work on shift and wear uniform

Apply now

Customer Service Professionals

  • Recruitment Process:
    • English test
    • Interview

Apply now

Customer Service Professionals

  • Note:
    • Ministry of Education attestation is required for certificates.
    • Terms of the mandatory National Service apply.
    • Information in this page is subject to change.

Apply now

Message from our Chairman

Message from our Chairman

“The Emirates Group remains dedicated to investing in local talent through recruitment and development. Every opportunity we present promises a well-rounded career and a secure future for UAE Nationals. Our UAE National community within the group has grown. We’ve also introduced three new graduate programmes that will give UAE Nationals wider options and growth in new career paths. Through programmes, trainings and guided development plans, we are always looking at new ways to recruit, retain and develop UAE Nationals.

We are dedicated to creating a work environment that constantly fosters learning, adaptation and advancement, based on your desire to realise your full potential and contribute to a better Dubai for all.” H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman of the Emirates Group
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Rehlaty

Rehlaty is The Emirates Group’s Emiratisation strategy. The strategy will cover planning, sourcing talented people and their development including rewarding, retaining and inspiring them.Why do we need Rehlaty?With the dynamic changes in the UAE economy, we are now competing with many more companies for a small pool of qualified and talented Nationals. Rehlaty will change the way we attract, develop and retain Nationals, and help us to reach out to more segments and demographics within the community.Rehlaty’s objectiveWe aim to inspire, attract, develop, reward and retain talented UAE Nationals and to make the Emirates Group an employer of choice.

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Why choose the Emirates Group

Why choose the Emirates Group

We at the Emirates group are dedicated to recruiting UAE Nationals. It is an investment that will help us grow our business in an environment that encourages teamwork, loyalty and commitment to development and success. We provide career development, access to world-class facilities and training.

We want more UAE Nationals, men and women, to join us. This is your opportunity to represent your country with pride. Take a look at the Programmes we offer and apply by completing our online application form.

Why choose the Emirates Group

The areas where we offer opportunities include: Revenue optimisation, Flight perations, Finance, Human Resources, Procurement and Logistics, Group Security, Airport Services, IT and Engineering. As a UAE National, you have the opportunity to work in a variety of locations around Dubai, from Emirates Headquarters, to Dubai International Airport, Dubai world central, Emirates Engineering or Cargo village or at one of our international stations depending on the division or department you join.

Contact us

Contact us

We want more UAE Nationals, men and women, to join us. This is your opportunity to represent your country with pride. Take a look at the Programmes we offer and apply by completing our online application form.
You can also contact us at following numbers:

04 7084 747
04 7084 740

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