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Direct Entry Captain (Dubai Based, Relocation Provided)


Company : Emirates


Location : birmingham, midlands


Created : 2025-12-14


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Are you a motivated and technically proficient pilot who delivers excellence? We’re looking for Direct Entry Captains to join our growing team. To become one of our A350 or A380 Captains, you will need a minimum of 7,000 hours total flying time in multi-crew, multi-engine aircraft (only time in the operating seat of a turboprop and/or turbojet aircraft is counted; simulator time is excluded).Total Pay and Benefits PackageEnjoy a tax-free annual total package of up to AED 1,185,000 (USD 320,000). This includes:Annual take-home cash: AED 575,000 (USD 155,000), comprising annualised basic salary and flying payMonthly take-home cash: AED 48,000 (USD 13,000), based on an average of 85 flying hoursCompany-provided accommodation with utilitiesEducation allowance of AED 52,250 for primary and AED 79,750 for secondary education (up to 3 children)Annual leave entitlement of 42 calendar daysConfirmed annual leave tickets for you and your dependents in Business class, upgradeable to First ClassAccess to Emirates Platinum card offering exclusive retail, leisure and services discountsConcessional travel benefits for you and eligible dependents in all classes of cabinProvident (pension) scheme employer contributionComprehensive medical, life, and accident insurance, loss of medical license insuranceEligibility for an annual profit share based on company performanceQualificationTo become one of our Airbus Captains, you will need:Minimum 7,000 hrs total flying time (excluding P3, rotary and single/multi-engine piston aircraft)Minimum 150 hrs in past 12 months on Airbus FBW as a CaptainA valid ICAO ATPL with a matching Authority Class 1 MedicalICAO English level 5 or aboveFor A380:Minimum of 3,000 hours PIC on Airbus FBW wide-body (A330/A340/A350/A380)You must currently be flying on Airbus FBW wide-body as a CaptainFor A350:Minimum of 3,000 hours PIC on any Airbus FBW (A320/A330/A340/A350/A380)You must currently be flying on Airbus FBW as a Captain*Airbus FBW excludes A220Please make sure you attach these documents to your online application:CVPassportATPL with the type-rating for the aircraft you currently flyClass 1 medical certificate with no limitations (except visual corrections)Salary & benefitsWe 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.