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. The training will take place at Emirates Flight Training Academy in Dubai.

Training

Our fully sponsored programme covers the cost of your training for at least four years, divided into the following phases:

• First Phase - Ground School – Emirates Flight Training Academy, You will study using state-of-the-art technology and VR. ATPL theoretical knowledge. Duration: Approximately 12 months

• Second Phase - Flight Training - Emirates Flight Training Academy, This phase will provide you with approximately 274 hours of flight and simulator experience on the SR 22 Cirrus single engine aircraft, the Diamond DA42 twin engine aircraft and the Phenom-100 Jet aircraft. At the end of the course you will have a Commercial Pilot Licence (Frozen ATPL) with a Multi-Instrument Rating (CPL/MultiIR), Multi Crew Cooperation Course (MCC), and Jet Orientation Course Certificate. Duration: Approximately 12 months

• Third Phase - Cadet Pilot – Emirates Training College, In this phase you will go through a conversion and Type Rating course followed by Line Training. Once you complete this course, you’ll receive a Commercial Pilot Licence with a Multi Instrument Rating (CPL/Multi IR) and Frozen Air Transport Pilot Licence (Frozen ATPL) approved by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority.                
  
  • Mid-line evaluation till final line check – approximately 3 months
  • Base Training (B777 conversion) – approximately 8 months

Requirements

• Hold a valid UAE Passport and Khulasat Al Qaid
• 17 - 26 years old
• Have successfully completed grade 12 with a minimum score of 80% or hold a GPA of 2.8 or higher from a recognised university/college
• Obtain (post assessment) TOEFL PBT score 510/IBT 6.5 or an IELTS of 6, must achieve 5.5 or higher in each element (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
• Have completed the National Service before joining the programme 
• Have a minimum height of 160cms
• Be medically fit with a healthy BMI of 29 or less

Recruitment Process

• Stage 1
  • Maths and physics assessment
  • Medical pre-screening at the Emirates Clinic

• Stage 2
  • Compass test
  • Aviation English test
  • Psychometrics tests including Abstract Reasoning and Spatial Reasoning

• Stage 3
  • Interview
  • GCAA medical examination