Emirates Group is inviting experienced Airbus captains to join the airline under the Direct Entry Captains program to fly its Airbus A380 fleet.
Emirates is holding recruitment campaigns around the world.
As it continues to expand its fleet of widebody aircraft.
Also because the demand for air travel continues to boom across its global network.
In a statement, the airline said that interested pilots and their families can join an online information session at 1pm Dubai time on October 4.
Or they can attend open days at selected destinations.
Also they can take a look at the exciting opportunities listed on the website https://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/pilots
3000 hours of flying time
Emirates is running the Direct Entry Captains program for skilled captains.
Moreover, the captains should have completed at least 3000 hours of flying time on modern wide-body Airbus aircraft.
Candidates must also have a total of at least 7000 hours of flying time on multi-crew, multi-engine aircraft, in addition to meeting other eligibility criteria.
Life at 35,000 feet
Professional Emirates pilots find flying the airline’s fleet to be rewarding, challenging and exciting.
New joiners join a community of 4,200 flight deck crew members who are proud to fly the airline’s fleet.
Including 1,515 A380 pilots.
In fact, Emirates’ fleet is one of the youngest and most advanced in the world.
Currently it consists of 260 aircraft, all of which are wide-body Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft.
The airline will begin receiving Airbus A50 aircraft from mid-2024 and Boeing 777-9 aircraft in 2025.
Emirates pilots also enjoy the excitement and adventure of flying across one of the most comprehensive and diverse airline networks.
Covering six continents from Montreal to Melbourne and in between.
The stunning panoramic views seen from the flight deck include all types of terrain.
From glaciers and mountains to beaches, deserts and forests, to canyons, swamps and even the North Pole.
Surely the Emirates pilots will have a variety of interesting workdays.
Continuous training
Emirates continues to invest heavily in innovative pilot training approaches and programs.
Current Emirates facilities include 10 full-motion Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 simulators.
Emirates’ training programs are delivered in a purpose-built environment.
Also they are delivered by highly experienced instructors.
The airline is scheduled to open its new $135 million high-tech pilot training facility in March 2024.
The new facility will be 63,300 square feet in size and will provide an additional 54% training capacity.
With six more full-motion simulators for the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777-9 aircraft.
Which will join Emirates’ fleet in the coming years.
Pilots also have the opportunity to participate in a range of non-technical training programs.
Training programs are at the Emirates Aviation College and the Emirates Aviation University.
Multicultural environment
Emirates pilots enjoy living and working in a safe and multicultural environment in Dubai.
Moreover, they will have professional colleagues from 111 countries.
In addition to other colleagues from more than 160 nationalities within the Emirates Group.
Pilots receive a tax-free salary, luxury furnished accommodation and education allowance.
In addition to excellent medical coverage including dental and life insurance.
They also enjoy airport transfers in a private car with driver and laundry services.
As well as 42 days of annual leave with tickets in business class.
And also discounted travel benefits for friends and family, and more.
A long and rewarding career path with Emirates Group.
Emirates pilots appreciate the career path opportunities, with captains having the opportunity to work in administration and selection.
In addition to technical work, training, auditing and inspection.
40% of Emirates pilots have spent more than 10 years with the airline.
1,380 pilots have worked for between 10 and 19 years.
173 pilots worked for between 20 and 29 years.
While five pilots have completed 30 years of service.
Interestingly, the two oldest pilots, with over 34 years of service, joined Emirates on the same day in 1989.
Emirates has welcomed 172 new pilots in the past five months under its three recruitment programs:
-Direct Entry Captains.
-The Rapid Command Track.
-The First Officer First Pilot Program.
Rapid Command Track
The Rapid Command Track program is designed for Airbus pilots who are currently flying narrow-body aircraft.
And have at least 1,500 hours of flying experience.
They join as First Officers to fly A380 aircraft with enhanced benefits.
After at least 700 hours of flying and passing two consecutive assessments.
They become eligible for a rapid promotion to Captain, which typically takes place within a little over a year.
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