Market Intelligence: -Airline Hiring

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

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Air Arabia Launches 2025 A320 Pilot Recruitment Drive Across KSA and Pakistan

United Arab Emirates – Air Arabia, one of the Middle East and North Africa’s largest low-cost carrier, is further expanding its network and workforce as it strengthens its operational footprint across more than 200 routes from six hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan. The airline’s continued fleet and route growth is being matched by an extensive pilot and technical recruitment campaign across multiple markets.

  • In Q3 2025, Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 656 million, representing a 16% year-on-year increase, reflecting sustained growth in passenger traffic, fleet utilization, and network development.

  • The airline has added 12 new destinations this year and expanded its fleet to 88 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, with further deliveries scheduled before the end of 2025.

  • To support its expanding operations, Air Arabia has launched a major recruitment drive targeting A320 Captains, First Officers, cabin crew, and technical professionals in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.

  • The positions include opportunities under Air Arabia’s Fly Jinnah (Pakistan) and Air Arabia DMM LLC (Saudi Arabia) subsidiaries, with 15-month fixed-term contracts available for Karachi-based pilots and long-term roles in Dammam.

Open Positions and Locations:

  • First Officer – Fly Jinnah, Karachi, Pakistan (15-month contract)

  • Captain – Fly Jinnah, Karachi, Pakistan (15-month contract)

  • A320 Captain – Air Arabia DMM, Dammam, KSA

  • A320 First Officer – Air Arabia DMM, Dammam, KSA

Minimum Experience and Qualifications:

  • Captains: 4,000–5,000 total flight hours (minimum 800 PIC hours on A320 for KSA); ATPL; valid Class 1 medical; A320 type rating

  • First Officers: 500–750 flight hours on A320; ATPL preferred; valid Class 1 medical; A320 type rating

  • Safety, CRM, and emergency response training desirable; low-cost carrier experience advantageous

  • English proficiency required; maximum ages: First Officer – 50 years / Captain – 59 years (KSA)

Source: Air Arabia

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