Our selection process

Candidates who meet the selection criteria will be invited for the following assessments:

Stage 1

Maths and Physics assessments.

Medical pre-screening at the EK Clinic.

Stage 2

Compass test.

Mental maths.

Aviation English test.

Psychometrics tests (including Abstract Reasoning and Spatial Reasoning).

Stage 3

Panel interview. 

GCAA Medical examination.

What to expect

The National Cadet Programme is divided into the following phases:

Ab-initio Pilot

• Phase 1 – Ground School (Approximately 12 months)

You will study using state-of-the-art technology and VR at Emirates Flight Training Academy

• Phase 2 – Flight Training (Approximately 12 months)

Complete approximately 274 hours of flight and simulator experience at Emirates Flight Training Academy. At the end of the course, you will have a Commercial Pilot Licence (Frozen ATPL) with Multi-Instrument Rating (CPL/Multi IR), Multi Crew Cooperation Course (MCC), and Jet Orientation Course certificates.

Cadet Pilot

• Phase 3 – Type Rating (Approximately 3 months)

In this phase you will go through conversion and type rating at Emirates Training College.

• Phase 4 – Line Training (Approximately 8 months)

In this phase, you'll complete line training on the Emirates widebody aircraft you have been trained on and a Frozen Air Transport Pilot Licence approved by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority.

First Officer

As a line pilot you’ll be flying one of the youngest and most modern fleet of aircraft in the skies with the world’s largest international airline, Emirates.

Qualification

Here’s what we’re looking for in our candidates: 

• Completion of National Service: Candidates must have completed their National Service before joining the program.
• Height: Minimum of 160 cm.
• Medical Fitness: Candidates must be medically fit with a BMI of 29 or less.
• Citizenship: Must hold a valid UAE passport and Khulasat Al Qaid.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. High School Graduates (Scientific Stream only):

• Age: 18-21 years old.
• Academic Requirements: Minimum high school score of 80%.
• Subjects: Candidates must be science graduates with their last year education in chemistry, physics, or mathematics. Transcripts and High School certificates will be assessed.
• Language Proficiency: IELTS score of 6.0 is required at the time of application (minimum of 5.5 per element) or TOEFL score of PBT 510/IBT 6.5.

2. Degree Holders (Diploma and Above):

• Age: 22-26 years old.
• Academic Requirements: Minimum GPA of 3.0 in a Scientific or Engineering Major.
• Language Proficiency: IELTS score of 6.0 is required at the time of application (minimum of 5.5 per element) or TOEFL score of PBT 510/IBT 6.5.

Prepare for Your Application:

Before you hit the 'Apply' button, make sure the following documents are ready for upload. Your application cannot be processed until all documents are correctly submitted:

1. Updated CV
2. Highest Education Certificate
3. Valid UAE Passport
4. Emirates ID
5. Khulasat Al Qaid
6. National Service Completion Letter (if applicable)
7. TOEFL/IELTS certificate