مطلوب National Cadet Pilot Programme
Job Purpose Become one of the best trained pilots in the world and fly the flag of the nation to over 140 destinationsBenefits & ConditionsSalary & benefits Phase 1 – Ground School (12 months): Salary of AED 6،…
- Location
- Emirates
- Posted
- 2026-09-27
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Job Purpose Become one of the best trained pilots in the world and fly the flag of the nation to over 140 destinations
Benefits & Conditions
- Salary & benefits Phase 1 – Ground School (12 months): Salary of AED 6، 365 (Basic pay & fixed allowances)
- Phase 2 – Flight Training (12 months): Salary of AED 6، 365 (Basic pay & fixed allowances)
- Phase 3 – Type Rating (3 months): Salary of AED 18، 335 (Basic pay & fixed allowances) Phase 4 – Line Training (8 months): Salary of AED 31، 745 (Basic pay & fixed allowances) First Officer: Salary of AED 52، 105 (Basic pay & fixed allowances)
- Salary & benefits
- Phase 1 – Ground School (12 months): Salary of AED 6، 365 (Basic pay & fixed allowances). Additionally، meals and accommodation will be provided at EFTA.
- Phase 2 – Flight Training (12 months): Salary of AED 6، 365 (Basic pay & fixed allowances). Additionally، meals and accommodation will be provided at EFTA.
- Phase 3 – Type Rating (3 months): Salary of AED 18، 335 (Basic pay & fixed allowances)
- Phase 4 – Line Training (8 months): Salary of AED 31، 745 (Basic pay & fixed allowances)
- First Officer: Salary of AED 52، 105 (Basic pay & fixed allowances)
We’re looking for young and ambitious Emiratis with the passion and commitment to join our National Cadet Pilot Programme and train to become world-class pilots at the Emirates Flight Training Academy in Dubai
What we provide Our fully sponsored programme covers the cost of your training for at least four years، including training materials، accommodation، uniforms and three daily meals
Joining our programme will take you from zero flying hours through to ground school and the skies in a multi-engine، multi-crew aircraft
After graduation، you’ll be qualified to take command of one of the newest and most modern fleets in the sky with Emirates، the world’s largest international airline
Our selection process Candidates who meet the selection criteria will be invited for the following assessments: Stage 1 Maths and Physics assessments
Medical pre-screening at the EK Clinic
Stage 2 Compass test
Mental maths
Aviation English test
Psychometrics tests (including Abstract Reasoning and Spatial Reasoning)
Stage 3 Panel interview
GCAA Medical examination
What to expect The National Cadet Programme is divided into the following phases: Ab-initio Pilot Phase 1 – Ground School (Approximately 12 months) You will study using state-of-the-art technology and VR at Emirates Flight Training Academy Phase 2 – Flight Training (Approximately 12 months) Complete approximately 274 hours of flight and simulator experience at Emirates Flight Training Academy
At the end of the course، you will have a Commercial Pilot Licence (Frozen ATPL) with Multi-Instrument Rating (CPL/Multi IR)، Multi Crew Cooperation Course (MCC)، and Jet Orientation Course certificates
Cadet Pilot Phase 3 – Type Rating (Approximately 3 months) In this phase you will go through conversion and type rating at Emirates Training College
Phase 4 – Line Training (Approximately 8 months) In this phase، you'll complete line training on the Emirates widebody aircraft you have been trained on and a Frozen Air Transport Pilot Licence approved by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority
First Officer As a line pilot you’ll be flying one of the youngest and most modern fleet of aircraft in the skies with the world’s largest international airline، Emirates
Qualification Here’s what we’re looking for in our candidates: Completion of National Service : Candidates must have completed their National Service before joining the program
Height : Minimum of 160 cm
Medical Fitness : Candidates must be medically fit with a BMI of 29 or less
Citizenship : Must hold a valid UAE passport and Khulasat Al Qaid
Eligibility
- High School Graduates (Scientific Stream only): Age : 18-21 years old. Academic
Minimum high school score of 80%
Subjects : Candidates must be science graduates with their last year education in chemistry، physics، or mathematics
Transcripts and High School certificates will be assessed
Language Proficiency : IELTS score of 6.0 is required at the time of application (minimum of 5.5 per element) or TOEFL score of PBT 510/IBT 65. 2
Degree Holders (Diploma and Above): Age : 22-26 years old
Academic
Minimum GPA of 3.0 in a Scientific or Engineering Major
Language Proficiency : IELTS score of 6.0 is required at the time of application (minimum of 5.5 per element) or TOEFL score of PBT 510/IBT 65
Prepare for Your Application: Before you hit the 'Apply' button، make sure the following documents are ready for upload
Your application cannot be processed until all documents are correctly submitted: Updated CV Highest Education Certificate Valid UAE Passport Emirates ID Khulasat Al Qaid National Service Completion Letter (if applicable) TOEFL/IELTS certificate Why Apply? This is your opportunity to join an elite program that shapes future leaders in aviation
With rigorous training and support from industry experts، you’ll be on a fast track to achieving your dreams of becoming a pilot
Additionally، meals and accommodation will be provided at EFTA
Job Purpose
Become one of the best trained pilots in the world and fly the flag of the nation to over 140 destinations.
We’re looking for young and ambitious Emiratis with the passion and commitment to join our National Cadet Pilot Programme and train to become world-class pilots at the Emirates Flight Training Academy in Dubai.
What we provide
Our fully sponsored programme covers the cost of your training for at least four years، including training materials، accommodation، uniforms and three daily meals.
After graduation، you’ll be qualified to take command of one of the newest and most modern fleets in the sky with Emirates، the world’s largest international airline.
Our selection process
Candidates who meet the selection criteria will be invited for the following assessments
Stage 1
Maths and Physics assessments.
Medical pre-screening at the EK Clinic.
Stage 2
Compass test.
Mental maths.
Aviation English test.
Psychometrics tests (including Abstract Reasoning and Spatial Reasoning).
Stage 3
Panel interview.
GCAA Medical examination.
What to expect
The National Cadet Programme is divided into the following phases
Ab-initio Pilot
Phase 1 – Ground School (Approximately 12 months)
You will study using state-of-the-art technology and VR at Emirates Flight Training Academy
Phase 2 – Flight Training (Approximately 12 months)
Complete approximately 274 hours of flight and simulator experience at Emirates Flight Training Academy
At the end of the course، you will have a Commercial Pilot Licence (Frozen ATPL) with Multi-Instrument Rating (CPL/Multi IR)، Multi Crew Cooperation Course (MCC)، and Jet Orientation Course certificates.
Cadet Pilot
Phase 3 – Type Rating (Approximately 3 months)
In this phase you will go through conversion and type rating at Emirates Training College.
Phase 4 – Line Training (Approximately 8 months)
In this phase، you'll complete line training on the Emirates widebody aircraft you have been trained on and a Frozen Air Transport Pilot Licence approved by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority.
First Officer
As a line pilot you’ll be flying one of the youngest and most modern fleet of aircraft in the skies with the world’s largest international airline، Emirates.
Qualification
Here’s what we’re looking for in our candidates
Completion of National Service : Candidates must have completed their National Service before joining the program.
Height : Minimum of 160 cm.
Medical Fitness : Candidates must be medically fit with a BMI of 29 or less.
Citizenship : Must hold a valid UAE passport and Khulasat Al Qaid.
- High School Graduates (Scientific Stream only)
Age : 18-21 years old.
Minimum high school score of 80%.
Subjects : Candidates must be science graduates with their last year education in chemistry، physics، or mathematics. Transcripts and High School certificates will be assessed.
Language Proficiency : IELTS score of 6.0 is required at the time of application (minimum of 5.5 per element) or TOEFL score of PBT 510/IBT 65.
- Degree Holders (Diploma and Above)
Age : 22-26 years old.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 in a Scientific or Engineering Major.
Prepare for Your Application
Before you hit the 'Apply' button، make sure the following documents are ready for upload. Your application cannot be processed until all documents are correctly submitted
Updated CV
Highest Education Certificate
Valid UAE Passport
Emirates ID
Khulasat Al Qaid
National Service Completion Letter (if applicable)
TOEFL/IELTS certificate
Why Apply? This is your opportunity to join an elite program that shapes future leaders in aviation
With rigorous training and support from industry experts، you’ll be on a fast track to achieving your dreams of becoming a pilot.
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