The successful candidate will possess a minimum of 2500 hours of total flying time. A minimum of 1500 hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit (aircraft with a FMS coupled to APFDS), or high-performance military jet is required. Furthermore, the applicant should have a minimum of 1000 hours on one of the following aircraft types: A330, A340, A350, or A380. A type rating on A330, A340, A350, or A380 must be valid for at least two months at the time of joining.
The pilot must hold a current and unrestricted ICAO ATPL. Frozen ATPLs are not accepted unless held by a UAE citizen. The candidate must have flown any Airbus FBW aircraft within the last 12 months and possess an unrestricted, current Class 1 medical certificate. The maximum age limit for this position is 50 years old. English language fluency, both written and verbal, at Level 4 or better is essential. In the case of flight hours accumulated on flights with in-flight relief, 75% of the total hours will be counted towards the required minimums.