17 November 2025

Emirates | A330/350 Captain

Dubai - UAE, United Arab Emirates

Emirates Airbus Rated Direct Entry Captain

Emirates is currently recruiting experienced Airbus Rated Direct Entry Captains to join its esteemed flight deck operations. This exciting opportunity is based in Dubai, UAE, and involves commanding the airline's modern Airbus A380 and A350 fleets.

Embark on a New Pilot Era with Emirates

Emirates is ushering in a new era of aviation with ambitious plans for its next generation of pilots. The airline seeks motivated individuals to join its growing operations during a period of significant opportunity. The ideal candidates will be at the helm of a cutting-edge fleet, contributing to Emirates' vision for the future.

With enhanced benefits and refined eligibility criteria, there has never been a more opportune moment to become an Emirates pilot. Beyond career advancement with the world's largest international airline, a role with Emirates offers a comprehensive package. This includes a generous tax-free salary, rent-free accommodation, Provident Fund contributions, education allowances, excellent medical and dental coverage, chauffeur-driven transportation, and outstanding travel benefits for the pilot and their family.

For pilots seeking a transformative career opportunity, Emirates invites applications.

About Emirates

Operating from its global hub in Dubai, Emirates is a multi-award-winning airline that connects customers across six continents. The airline is recognized for delivering exceptional air transport services that foster global tourism and trade. Emirates has garnered widespread customer acclaim for its industry-leading ground and in-flight services, delivered by a diverse and passionate workforce representing over 160 nationalities.

The airline operates the world's largest fleets of Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 wide-body aircraft. These aircraft feature spacious cabins and signature in-flight amenities, including the A380 Shower Spa and Onboard Lounge, and the comprehensive 'ice' inflight entertainment system. 'ice' provides passengers with up to 6,500 channels of on-demand, multi-language content across all seats.

Compensation and Benefits

Minimum Salary: Captain = AED 40,100 (USD 10,926) per month (base salary, excluding flight pay).

What Emirates Offers:

  • Comprehensive Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Exclusive Discounts across Leisure and Retail Outlets
  • Life Insurance Coverage
  • Generous Vacation and Paid Time Off Entitlements
  • Concessional Staff Travel Airline Tickets

Position Overview

Direct Entry Captain: This role represents the most senior command position within the flight deck, responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft.

Role Requirements

To be considered for an Airbus Captain position with Emirates, candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • A minimum of 7,000 hours of total flying time (excluding P3, rotary-wing, and single/multi-engine piston aircraft operations).
  • For the A380 fleet: Must currently be flying as an Airbus FBW Wide Body Captain and possess a minimum of 3,000 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) on Airbus FBW Wide Body aircraft.
  • For the A350 fleet: Must have a minimum of 3,000 hours of command time on a multi-crew, multi-engine commercial jet aircraft with a Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) exceeding 50 tonnes. A minimum of 1,500 hours must be as a Captain on an Airbus FBW Wide Body aircraft.
  • A minimum of 150 flight hours on type within the past 12 months.
  • A valid ICAO ATPL and a matching Authority Class 1 Medical Certificate.
  • ICAO English language proficiency level 5 or above.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to apply online.

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