flydubai to Host August 2026 Recruitment Event Across Pilot and Technical Pathways

United Arab Emirates – Dubai-based airline flydubai will hold a UAE National Careers Open Day at its Dubai campus on August 16, 2026, covering pilot, engineering, flight-dispatch, graduate and corporate career pathways.

• The open day will run from 10:00 to 16:00 on Sunday, August 16, at the flydubai Campus in Dubai. Registration opened on July 31 and closes on August 15, with attendance subject to confirmation and venue capacity.
• Opportunities presented at the event will include the Ab Initio and Second Officer pilot training program's, UAE National Graduate Program's and various other positions.
• flydubai said its workforce comprises nearly 7,000 employees, including approximately 2,000 pilots and engineers.
• The airline currently operates 97 Boeing 737 aircraft and has more than 300 aircraft on order, including:
  • 30 Boeing 787-9s
  • 150 Airbus A321neos
  • 75 additional Boeing 737 MAX
• AFM previously reported that flydubai opened its 2026 Ab Initio MPL program to Emirati candidates in July and had launched a Flight Dispatcher Cadet Program with Emirates Aviation University for UAE nationals with no previous aviation experience.

Statements

• “At flydubai, investing in people is fundamental to our continued growth. Our UAE National Careers Open Day provides aspiring Emirati students and professionals with the opportunity to learn about the diverse career pathways available across the organisation, as well as the structured development programmes that prepare them for successful careers in aviation. As we continue to grow our fleet and network, we remain committed to developing the next generation of UAE aviation professionals who will help shape the future of our airline,” said Nasser Binkherbash, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at flydubai.

Source: flydubai