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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• Minimum 3,000 hours PIC on any Airbus FBW aircraft (A320/A330/A340/A350/A380)

• Currently operating as Captain on Airbus FBW

A380 Captains

• Minimum 3,000 hours PIC on Airbus FBW wide-body types (A330/A340/A350/A380)

• Currently operating as Captain on Airbus FBW wide-body

General Requirements (All Airbus Captain Applicants)

• Minimum 7,000 hours total flying time in multi-crew, multi-engine turboprop or turbojet aircraft (simulator time excluded)

• Minimum 150 hours on Airbus FBW as Captain in the past 12 months

• Valid ICAO ATPL with Class 1 Medical

• ICAO English Level 5 or higher

For more information and to apply navigate to the Emirates Careers portal found here.

Source: Emirates