Emirates Seeks Airbus Captains as A350 Deliveries Drive Network Growth in 2026
United Arab Emirates – Emirates has opened new Direct Entry Captain positions to support the rapid expansion of its Airbus A350 fleet.
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Emirates is recruiting Narrow-Body and Wide-Body Captains for the A350 and A380 fleets as part of a substantial long-term flight crew expansion plan.
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Captains will benefit from a tax-free annual package of up to AED 1,185,000 (USD 320,000), inclusive of salary, flying pay, premium accommodation, education allowances, confirmed annual leave tickets, and extensive travel benefits.
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Company-provided accommodation valued between AED 225,000–290,000 (USD 80,000) per year is included, with pilots housed in spacious villas within gated communities.
Minimum Qualifications
A350 Captains
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Minimum 3,000 hours PIC on any Airbus FBW aircraft (A320/A330/A340/A350/A380)
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Currently operating as Captain on Airbus FBW
A380 Captains
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Minimum 3,000 hours PIC on Airbus FBW wide-body types (A330/A340/A350/A380)
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Currently operating as Captain on Airbus FBW wide-body
General Requirements (All Airbus Captain Applicants)
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Minimum 7,000 hours total flying time in multi-crew, multi-engine turboprop or turbojet aircraft (simulator time excluded)
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Minimum 150 hours on Airbus FBW as Captain in the past 12 months
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Valid ICAO ATPL with Class 1 Medical
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ICAO English Level 5 or higher
For more information and to apply navigate to the Emirates Careers portal found here.
Source: Emirates
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