About us
The Emirates Group is a highly profitable business with over 120,000 employees joining us from over 160 nations from around the world. The Group comprises of dnata, one of the largest air services providers globally and Emirates airline, the Group’s rapidly expanding and award-winning international carrier. Within the Group there are a diverse range of businesses which offer a wide spectrum of career opportunities, all of which can be explored through the Group's dedicated careers website,
Become one of the best trained pilots in the world and fly the flag of the nation to over 140 destinations.
We’re looking for young and ambitious Emiratis with the passion and commitment to join our National Cadet Pilot Programme and train to become world-class pilots at the Emirates Flight Training Academy in Dubai.
Our fully sponsored programme covers the cost of your training for at least four years, including training materials, accommodation, uniforms and three daily meals. Joining our programme will take you from zero flying hours through to ground school and the skies in a multi-engine, multi-crew aircraft. After graduation, you’ll be qualified to take command of one of the newest and most modern fleets in the sky with Emirates, the world’s largest international airline.
Here’s what we’re looking for in our candidates:
General Requirements
• Completed National Service
• Minimum height: 160 cm
• Medically fit
• UAE national (valid passport + Khulasat Al Qaid)
High School Graduates (Science stream)
• Age: 18–21
• Minimum score: 80%
• Must have studied science subjects (chemistry, physics, or math)
• IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each) or TOEFL equivalent
Degree Holders (Diploma+)
• Age: 22–26
• Minimum GPA: 3.0 (science/engineering)
• IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each) or TOEFL equivalent
What We Offer
We offer our employees competitive remuneration packages, attractive travel benefits and career development supported by multi-million-dollar training facilities in Dubai and e-Learning programmes for those seeking a long-term future in the Company.
Join the Emirates Group and experience a collaborative, multicultural environment that encourages your growth.