Direct Entry Captain - Airbus A380 & A350

Emirates Airline

Emirates is actively recruiting Airbus Rated Direct Entry Captains to join their A380 and A350 fleets, based in Dubai, UAE. This opportunity is for motivated pilots ready to be part of Emirates' flight deck during a period of significant growth and ambition, commanding a modern fleet of aircraft.

Role Overview

The Direct Entry Captain assumes the most senior position, taking command of the aircraft. This role contributes to Emirates' award-winning service, providing high-quality air transport across six continents.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Minimum 7000 hours total flying time (excluding P3, rotary, and single/multi-engine piston aircraft).
**For A380:** Must currently be flying as an Airbus FBW Captain with a minimum of 3000 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) on Airbus FBW aircraft.
**For A350:** Minimum 3000 hours command time on a multi-crew, multi-engine commercial jet aircraft with an MTOW of >50T. A minimum of 1500 hours must be as a Captain on an Airbus FBW aircraft.
Minimum 150 hours in the past 12 months on type.
A valid ICAO ATPL with a matching Authority Class 1 Medical certificate.
ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 5 or above.

Compensation and Benefits

Emirates offers an enhanced benefits package including:

**Minimum Base Salary:** AED 40,100 (USD 10,926) – excluding flight pay.
Tax-free salary.
Rent-free accommodation.
Provident Fund contributions.
Education allowances.
Health Insurance.
Dental Insurance.
Life Insurance.
Chauffeur-driven transport to work.
Concessional staff travel airline tickets for the pilot and family.
Vacation and Paid Time Off.
Discounts across leisure and retail outlets.

About Emirates

From its global hub in Dubai, Emirates is an award-winning airline serving customers on six continents, providing high quality air transport services that facilitate tourism and trade. The airline has earned customer recognition for its industry-leading services on the ground and in the sky, delivered by a passionate workforce representing over 160 nations. Emirates operates the world’s largest fleet of Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft, offering spacious cabins and iconic inflight features such as its A380 Shower Spa and Onboard Lounge, and its ice inflight entertainment system available in all seats across its fleet, offering up to 6,500 channels of on-demand, multi-language content.