First Officer

Job Purpose

Are you a motivated and technically proficient pilot who delivers excellence? We’re looking for First Officers to join our growing team.

When you join the Emirates Group, you’ll be working in a fast-paced environment and quickly develop alongside a team of professionals with diverse skills, expertise, and knowledge from all over the world. As you grow your career with us, you also enjoy a comprehensive pay and benefits package with lots of opportunities for you to explore the world.

Enjoy a tax‑free annual total package of up to AED 900,000 (USD 245,000). This includes:

• Annual take‑home cash: AED 385,000 (USD 105,000), comprising annualised basic salary and flying pay
• Monthly take‑home cash: AED 32,100 (USD 8,750), based on an average of 85 flying hours
• Company‑provided accommodation with utilities
• Education allowance of AED 52,250 for primary and AED 79,750 for secondary education (up to 3 children)
• Annual leave entitlement of 42 calendar days
• Confirmed annual leave tickets for you and your dependents, upgradeable to Business Class
• Access to Emirates Platinum card offering exclusive retail, leisure and services discounts
• Concessional travel benefits for you and eligible dependents
• Provident (pension) scheme employer contribution
• Comprehensive medical, life, and accident insurance
• Eligibility for an annual profit share based on company performance

To become a first officer, you will need a minimum of 2,000 hours total flying time. More experienced first officers, with 4,000+ hours, can expect an enhanced salary package.

• Minimum of 2,000 hours total flying time on ≥ 20T Jet (excluding P3, rotary, and single/multi‑engine piston aircraft)
• Minimum of 1,000 hours on Boeing Type
• Currently flying Boeing Type
• Minimum 150 hours within the past 12 months on type
• A valid ICAO ATPL & matching Authority Class 1 Medical certificate
• ICAO English Level 4 or above

• Minimum of 2,000 hours total flying time on ≥ 50T Jet (excluding P3, rotary, and single/multi‑engine piston aircraft)
• Minimum of 1,000 hours on Airbus FBW
• Currently flying Airbus FBW
• Minimum 150 hours within the past 12 months on type
• A valid ICAO ATPL & matching Authority Class 1 Medical certificate
• ICAO English Level 4 or above

• 4,000 hours total flying time on ≥ 20T Jet (excluding P3 & rotary)
• Minimum of 2,000 hours total flying time on ≥ 50T Jet
• ICAO English Level 5 or above

Pilots with Frozen ATPL (CPL + ATPL Theory exams completed) can be invited for assessment on the provision that they agree to our FATPL terms and conditions.

• CV
• Passport
• ATPL with the type‑rating for the aircraft you currently fly (If holding a Frozen ATPL, you are required to upload:
  • CPL
  • ATPL Theory Exams successfully completed
  )
• Class 1 medical certificate with no limitations (except visual corrections)

We offer a competitive total remuneration package, paid tax free in Dubai. You can find out more about our airline, our employee benefits and living in Dubai on our careers website.