DUBAI- Emirates Airline (EK) will start hiring pilots in Amsterdam on January 20 as part of its 2025 recruitment drive.
Katherine N, Pilot Selection Support Specialist at Emirates, offered the following update: ‘Emirates is thrilled to announce the introduction of international simulator assessments, starting in Amsterdam.’
Emirates Hiring Pilots in Amsterdam
Emirates is excited to launch foreign simulator evaluations, beginning in Amsterdam! If you are a Boeing-experienced pilot, please register your interest using the link below to take advantage of this great opportunity. Register here
In Amsterdam, you will take the simulator assessment and the Advanced COMPASS test. Successful candidates will be invited to Dubai to experience the city, tour EK-provided accommodations, and undergo logbook and medical checks.
Can’t get to Amsterdam? Don’t worry! Apply online through the Emirates careers website to begin the usual recruitment process.
According to the official website, Emirates will conduct simulator tests on January 20 and 21, and February 13 and 14.
Types of Job Roles
Emirates has a variety of job titles, including First Officer, Synthetic Flight Instructor, Recruitment Pilot, Captain, Training Captain, Flight Operations Audit, Management Pilot, and CRM Instructor.
- First Officers act as second-in-command, carrying out flying operations alongside captains. Their tasks include pre-flight preparation, flight operations, and system monitoring throughout the route.
- Synthetic Flight Instructors Manage simulator-based training programs, create curricula, and conduct performance assessments. These professionals work with flight training departments to ensure that pilot competency standards are met.
- Recruitment Pilots Examine candidate qualifications using application reviews and organized assessments. Their duty guarantees that skilled aviation experts satisfy Emirates’ operational criteria.
- Captains Hold primary command responsibility when serving as airline reps. Their authority extends to important operational choices that impact flight safety and passenger pleasure.
- Training Captains Oversee extensive pilot development initiatives. Their responsibilities include initial qualification training and recurring competency examinations to maintain operating standards.
- Flight Operations Audit Captains Conduct a systematic evaluation of operational compliance. Their assessments uncover potential safety concerns and procedural improvements throughout the flying operations.
- Management PilotsDirect flight operations strategy and implementation. Their responsibilities include training program development, operational policy drafting, and regulatory compliance management.
- CRM Instructors Provide crew resource management training, with a focus on communication efficiency and decision-making procedures. Their education improves operational safety by implementing better crew coordination practices.
So, you can begin your career as a First Officer and proceed through various roles based on your expertise and experience.
Emirates Pilots Salary
Emirates gives attractive salaries to pilots based on their expertise. Consider the example of Captains.
Requirements
Emirates Airlines has set extensive certification requirements for A350 and A380 Captain roles. The airline requires 7,000 hours of multi-crew, multi-engine flight time in turboprop or turbojet aircraft operational seats.
A380 command jobs require current Airbus captain rank and at least 3,000 hours of Pilot-in-Command (PIC) experience on Airbus fly-by-wire wide-body aircraft.
A350 command positions require 3,000 hours of captain experience on commercial planes weighing more than 50 tonnes maximum takeoff weight, as well as 1,500 hours on contemporary Airbus fly-by-wire wide-body variants.
Candidates must hold a valid ICAO Airline Transport Pilot License and unrestricted Class 1 medical certification from a single authority. Recent flight experience criteria indicate a minimum of 150 hours on type in the previous 12 months. English Language Proficiency Level 5 or above certification remains required.
Emirates creates pilot schedules using open-ended contracts that include monthly rosters with eight guaranteed days off. Annual flight hours range between 800-900, incorporating round-the-clock operations across varied route structures.
Flight assignments combine short-haul turnarounds with long-haul and ultra-long-haul sectors. Trip durations range from one to nine days, with layovers at overseas destinations lasting between 24 and 48 hours.
Captains Pay and Benefits
The airline pays a base wage of AED 40,100, with an additional flight pay of AED 47,367 for 85 monthly hours, and AED 760 each block hour beyond targets.
In Dubai, the carrier provides furnished accommodations that include utility coverage. Annual educational funding is AED 52,250 for primary school and AED 79,750 for secondary education per kid, covering up to three children aged 4 to 19.
Annual leave benefits include 42 calendar days of confirmed business class tickets, which are upgradeable to first class for commanders and dependents. The airline arranges airport transportation and provides platinum card benefits for retail and leisure activities.
Emirates’ financial perks include profit-sharing opportunities, life insurance, medical coverage, dental care, and loss-of-license protection. Professional support includes company uniforms, Dubai-based cleaning services, and staff travel discounts across all service classes.
The airline’s provident fund, managed by the Isle of Man trust, has 12% employer contributions and 5% employee contributions. When fund participants leave after six months of registration, they receive their accumulated benefits.
For more information on the salary and other benefits, see this post: Emirates Airline Pilot Salary in 2024.