Emirates Accelerated Command Program: Senior First Officer to Captain (Dubai, UAE)

Emirates, the world's largest international airline, is actively recruiting highly experienced Senior First Officers for prestigious Accelerated Command Positions based at its global hub in Dubai, UAE. This exceptional opportunity is tailored for professional pilots seeking swift career progression to the rank of Captain, commanding the state-of-the-art Boeing and Airbus wide-body fleet.

Be Part of a New Pilot Era with Emirates

Emirates is undergoing an exciting phase of growth, necessitating the recruitment of motivated, high-calibre pilots. Candidates joining the Emirates flight deck at this time will benefit from significant operational expansion, ambitious future plans, enhanced conditions, and industry-leading eligibility criteria.

This program is designed to secure the finest pilots globally, placing them at the helm of a modern international fleet.

Description of the Position

The successful candidate will initially join as a First Officer on an enhanced salary package, with a clear and structured pathway toward an accelerated command upgrade. Assuming the required performance standards are consistently met, pilots will be eligible for Captain assessment and an upgrade course following a predetermined time frame.

The Emirates Compensation and Benefits Package

Emirates offers a comprehensive and highly attractive package designed to support a world-class standard of living in Dubai:

Tax-Free Salary: The Accelerated Command package provides a minimum base remuneration of AED 31,640 (USD 8,621), exclusive of flight pay.
Accommodation: Generous rent-free accommodation is provided.
Financial Security: Provident Fund contributions are included.
Family Support: Education allowances for eligible dependents.
Welfare: Excellent medical and dental coverage, plus life insurance.
Logistics: Chauffeur-driven transport to and from work.
Travel Perks: Fantastic concessional staff travel benefits for the pilot and their family across the extensive Emirates network.
Additional Benefits: Discounts across various leisure and retail outlets in Dubai.

Role Requirements for Accelerated Command

Only candidates meeting the following minimum criteria will be considered for this elite program:

A minimum of 5,000 hours total flying time (excluding P3, rotary, and single/multi-engine piston aircraft).
A minimum of 2,000 hours command time (Pilot In Command) on fixed-wing, multi-crew commercial jet aircraft with an MTOW greater than 50 tonnes.
The applicant must currently be flying as a Captain and hold a minimum of 1,000 hours PIC time on either Boeing or Airbus aircraft types.
Minimum of 150 hours flown in the preceding 12 months on type.
A valid ICAO ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) with a matching Authority Class 1 Medical Certificate.
Demonstrated ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 5 or above.

About Emirates

Operating from its global hub in Dubai, Emirates is the internationally award-winning airline that services customers across six continents. The carrier is renowned for providing high-quality air transport services that facilitate global commerce and tourism.

Emirates operates the world's largest fleet of wide-body Boeing 777 and iconic Airbus A380 aircraft. The airline is celebrated for its industry-leading services both on the ground and in the sky, including spacious cabins, the A380 Shower Spa, Onboard Lounge, and the ice inflight entertainment system, which offers up to 6,500 channels of on-demand, multi-language content.