A380 Direct Entry Captain

Emirates · Dubai, UAE

💼 Full time 📅 Posted 136 days ago Confirmed open 18 days ago Listed until 19 Jan 2027

Captain A380 Non Type-Rated Airline

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Aircraft type

A380

Base

Dubai, UAE

Contract

Full time

Role

Captain

Type rating

Non Type-Rated

Employer type

Airline

Min. total time

7000 hrs

Licence required

EASA / GCAA UAE / ICAO ATPL

Salary

AED 575,000–1,185,000 per year

About the role

Emirates is seeking Direct Entry Captains for its A380 fleet. Candidates will complete a full type rating at Emirates Flight Training Academy. This is an exceptional opportunity to command the world's largest commercial aircraft with one of the most prestigious carriers in global aviation.

Requirements

Aircraft Pilot in command Airbus
Minimum hours7000+ total flying time
Recency minimum 150 hours in the past 12 months on type
Licence Valid ICAO ATPL with unrestricted class 1 medical
English ELP 5 or higher

Package highlights

Tax-free salary
Accommodation
Education allowances
Annual leave
Provident Fund
Business class travel benefits
Chauffeur transfers
Medical and insurance

Emirates trains its own pilots from zero hours

Emirates runs a fully sponsored National Cadet Pilot Programme for UAE nationals — zero cost and guaranteed employment on graduation — while the Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) offers a self-funded route open to international applicants that does not guarantee an Emirates job.

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