First Officer

Job Location
United Arab Emirates, Middle East
Job Role
Pilot
Contract Type
Full-Time
Salary
Posted Date
2025-10-23
Job Expiry Date
2025-11-22
Qualification
High School
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.


Total Pay and Benefits Package


  • 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

Qualification


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.


B777

  • 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


A380 & A350:

  • 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


Enhanced Package Criteria:

  • 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


Frozen ATPL:

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.


Salary & benefits


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.




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