08 January 2026

Emirates | A330/350 Captain

Dubai - UAE, United Arab Emirates

Emirates Direct Entry Captain Recruitment

Emirates is actively recruiting experienced Airbus Rated Direct Entry Captains to join its esteemed flight deck operations in Dubai, UAE. This is a significant opportunity to command the airline's advanced Airbus A380 and A350 fleets during a period of ambitious growth and exciting evolution within the airline industry.

About the Role

As a Direct Entry Captain, individuals will assume a senior leadership position, taking command of aircraft and contributing to Emirates' reputation for exceptional service and operational excellence. This role offers a chance to be part of a new era in aviation, leading the next generation of pilots.

Emirates: A Global Leader in Aviation

Operating from its state-of-the-art hub in Dubai, Emirates is a globally recognized, award-winning airline committed to providing superior air transport services that foster international tourism and trade. The airline is celebrated for its industry-leading ground and inflight experiences, delivered by a diverse and dedicated workforce representing over 160 nationalities. Emirates boasts the world's largest fleets of Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft, featuring innovative amenities such as the A380 Shower Spa, Onboard Lounge, and an extensive inflight entertainment system offering thousands of channels of on-demand content.

Compensation and Benefits

Emirates offers a highly competitive remuneration package, including a generous tax-free salary, rent-free accommodation, Provident Fund contributions, education allowances, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, chauffeur-driven transportation to work, and significant travel benefits for the pilot and their family. The minimum base salary for a Captain is AED 40,100 (USD 10,926) per month, exclusive of flight pay.

Additional benefits include:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Discounts across leisure and retail outlets
  • Life Insurance
  • Vacation and Paid Time Off
  • Concessional staff travel airline tickets

Minimum Role Requirements

Prospective Airbus Captains are required to meet the following criteria:

  • A minimum of 7000 hours of total flying time. Exclusions apply to P3 time, rotary-wing, and single/multi-engine piston aircraft operations.
  • For the A380 fleet: Current flying experience as an Airbus Fly-by-Wire (FBW) Captain with a minimum of 3000 hours of Pilot-in-Command (PIC) time on Airbus FBW aircraft.
  • For the A350 fleet: A minimum of 3000 hours of command time on a multi-crew, multi-engine commercial jet aircraft with a Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) exceeding 50 tonnes. A minimum of 1500 hours must be as a Captain on an Airbus FBW aircraft.
  • A minimum of 150 hours on type within the past 12 months.
  • A valid ICAO ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) coupled with a matching Authority Class 1 Medical Certificate.
  • ICAO English language proficiency level of 5 or above.

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications. For detailed information and to apply online, please visit the official Emirates recruitment portal.

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