DUBAI- UAE-based Emirates Airline (EK) will begin its recruitment drive for 2025 with the hiring of pilots in Amsterdam from January 20.
Katherine N, Pilot Selection Support Specialist at Emirates shared this update and stated that ‘Emirates is excited to announce the launch of overseas simulator assessments, starting in Amsterdam.’
Photo: EmiratesEmirates Hiring Pilots in Amsterdam
Emirates is thrilled to launch overseas simulator assessments, starting in Amsterdam! If you’re a Boeing-experienced pilot, register your interest using the link below to take advantage of this exciting opportunity: Register here
In Amsterdam, you’ll complete the simulator assessment and Advanced COMPASS test. Successful candidates will be invited to Dubai to explore the city, tour EK-provided accommodations, and complete logbook reviews and medical checks.
Can’t make it to Amsterdam? No worries! Apply directly through the Emirates careers website to follow the standard recruitment process.
According to the official website, Emirates will carry out simulator assessments on Jan 20 and 21 and on Feb 13 and 14.
Photo: EmiratesTypes of Job Roles
Emirates has multiple job roles including First Officer, Synthetic Flight Instructor, Recruitment Pilot, Captain, Training Captain, Flight Operations Audit, Management Pilot, and CRM Instructor.
- First Officers serve as second-in-command, executing flight operations alongside captains. Their responsibilities encompass pre-flight preparations, flight operations, and systems monitoring throughout each journey.
- Synthetic Flight Instructors manage simulator-based training programs, develop curricula, and conduct performance evaluations. These specialists collaborate with flight training departments to maintain pilot proficiency standards.
- Recruitment Pilots evaluate candidate qualifications through application reviews and structured assessments. Their role ensures the selection of qualified aviation professionals meeting Emirates’ operational requirements.
- Captains hold primary command responsibility while serving as airline representatives. Their authority extends to critical operational decisions affecting flight safety and passenger experience.
- Training Captains oversee comprehensive pilot development programs. Their scope includes initial qualification training and recurring proficiency assessments to maintain operational standards.
- Flight Operations Audit Captains conduct systematic evaluations of operational compliance. Their assessments identify potential safety risks and procedural improvements across flight operations.
- Management Pilots direct flight operations strategy and implementation. Their oversight encompasses training program development, operational policy creation, and regulatory compliance management.
- CRM Instructors facilitate crew resource management training, focusing on communication efficiency and decision-making processes. Their instruction enhances operational safety through improved crew coordination protocols.
So you can start your career with First Officers and then progress through multiple roles based on knowledge and experience.
Also Read: Emirates Airline Cabin Crew Salary in 2024
Photo: EmiratesEmirates Pilots Salary
Emirates pays a competitive salary to pilots based on experience. Let’s take the example of Captains.
Requirements
Emirates Airlines establishes comprehensive qualification requirements for A350 and A380 Captain positions. The airline mandates 7,000 hours of multi-crew, multi-engine flying experience in turboprop or turbojet aircraft operational seats.
A380 command positions require current Airbus captain status with 3,000 hours of Pilot-in-Command (PIC) experience on Airbus fly-by-wire wide-body aircraft. A350 command roles demand 3,000 hours of captain experience on commercial jets exceeding 50 tonnes maximum takeoff weight, plus 1,500 hours on current Airbus fly-by-wire wide-body types.
Candidates must possess a valid ICAO Airline Transport Pilot License with unrestricted Class 1 medical certification from a single authority. Recent flight experience requirements specify 150 hours minimum within the preceding 12 months on type. English Language Proficiency Level 5 or higher certification remains mandatory.
Emirates structures pilot schedules through open-ended contracts featuring monthly rosters with eight guaranteed days off. Annual flight hours range between 800-900, incorporating round-the-clock operations across varied route structures.
Flight assignments combine short-haul turnarounds with long-haul and ultra-long-haul sectors. Trip durations extend from single days to nine-day assignments, incorporating layovers between 24-48 hours at international destinations.
Photo: EmiratesCaptains Pay and Benefits
The airline offers an AED 40,100 base salary with additional flight pay of AED 47,367 for 85 monthly hours, plus AED 760 per block hour beyond targets.
The carrier provides furnished accommodation including utility coverage in Dubai. Educational support extends to AED 52,250 for primary and AED 79,750 for secondary education per child annually, covering up to three children aged 4-19 years.
Annual leave benefits include 42 calendar days with confirmed business class tickets, upgradeable to first class for commanders and dependents. The airline facilitates airport transfers and offers platinum card privileges for retail and leisure activities.
Emirates’ financial benefits encompass profit-sharing opportunities, life insurance, medical coverage, dental care, and loss of license protection. Professional support includes company uniforms with Dubai-based cleaning services and staff travel concessions across all service classes.
The airline’s provident fund features 12% employer contributions against 5% employee contributions, managed through the Isle of Man trust. Fund participants receive accumulated benefits upon departure after six months of enrollment.
If you want to know more about the salary and other benefits, check out this post: Emirates Airline Pilot Salary in 2024
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