First Officer

Job Location
United Arab Emirates, Middle East
Job Role
Pilot
Contract Type
Full-Time
Salary
Posted Date
2026-10-23
Job Expiry Date
2026-11-22
Qualification
High School

JOB DETAILS

• Work type: Full-Time

• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates


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


QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• 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

• 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

• For those pilots who meet the above criteria and hold a 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.

• Please make sure you attach these documents to your online application:

• 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)

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