Emirates Direct Entry Captain
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Company Overview:
Emirates, operating from its global hub in Dubai, is an award-winning international airline renowned for delivering high-quality air transport services across six continents. Facilitating global tourism and trade, the airline is celebrated for its industry-leading services on the ground and in the sky, supported by a diverse workforce representing over 160 nations. Emirates operates the world's largest fleet of wide-body Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft, offering passengers spacious cabins and signature features including the A380 Shower Spa and Onboard Lounge, alongside its extensive ice inflight entertainment system.
Position Summary:
Emirates is seeking highly experienced and motivated Airbus-rated Direct Entry Captains to join its expanding flight deck team. This presents an exciting opportunity to command Emirates' state-of-the-art Airbus A380 and A350 aircraft based in Dubai, UAE. As Emirates enters a new era for its pilot community, offering enhanced benefits and improved eligibility criteria, this role represents a significant career opportunity for seasoned aviation professionals. Direct Entry Captains play a pivotal role at the helm of the world's largest international airline's modern fleet.
Compensation & Benefits:
Emirates provides a generous compensation and benefits package for Direct Entry Captains.
- Minimum Salary: AED 40,100 (equivalent to approximately USD 10,926) per month, not including flight pay.
- The package includes a tax-free salary, rent-free accommodation, Provident Fund contributions, education allowances, comprehensive medical and dental cover, chauffeur-driven transport to and from work, and attractive travel benefits for the Captain and their family.
- Additional benefits comprise: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Discounts across leisure and retail outlets, Life Insurance, Vacation and Paid Time Off, and Concessional staff travel airline tickets.
Requirements:
Prospective Direct Entry Captains for Emirates' Airbus fleet must fulfill the following minimum criteria:
- Minimum 7,000 hours of total flying time, excluding time accumulated on P3, rotary, and single/multi-engine piston aircraft.
- For the Airbus A380 fleet: Candidates must currently be flying as an Airbus FBW Wide Body Captain and possess a minimum of 3,000 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) on Airbus FBW Wide Body aircraft.
- For the Airbus A350 fleet: Candidates must have a minimum of 3,000 hours command time on a multi-crew, multi-engine commercial jet aircraft with a Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) exceeding 50 tonnes. Of this, a minimum of 1,500 hours must have been accumulated as a Captain on an Airbus FBW Wide Body aircraft.
- A minimum of 150 hours flown in the past 12 months on the specific aircraft type.
- Possession of a valid ICAO ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot Licence) with a matching Authority Class 1 Medical Certificate.
- Achieved ICAO English language proficiency level 5 or above.