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29 March 2024

Emirates hiring First Officers: Click for pay

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By Shuchita Kapur

Emirates airline is looking to hire First Officers for its A380s. “We are currently hiring First Officers direct on to the A380 fleet,” said a statement released by the airline.

The minimum requirement for the job entails 3000 hours multi-engine, multi-crew, Jet with MTOW 50+Tonnes which must include1500 hours and current on modern fly by wire Airbus aircraft.

Emirates offers technically proficient First Officers challenging career opportunities, which include world-class training, the chance to fly an extensive international route network and good prospects for upgrade to Captain, as per its website.

The pay package offered by the company includes both cash and non-cash elements.

The monthly salary of a First Officer is Dh29,145 (basic salary plus hourly flying pay based on 85 block hours per month).

Pilots are paid an hourly flying pay on block hours, up to a threshold of 83 to 92 hours. An additional productivity pay is paid for every block hour above the threshold of 92 hours.

Emirates operates an employee profit share scheme based on the company’s performance and results. A minimum tenure serves as the qualifying period for all new employees.

Emirates pilots are provided with company accommodation (including an additional utilities support allowance) or accommodation allowance. However, the eligibility of many benefits is subject to each applicant’s unique personal circumstances.

First Officers and Captains are provided annual financial support towards the payment of core tuition for up to 3 children aged 4-19 as well as provident fund / end of service gratuity.

Non cash elements include annual leave aggregating 42 calendar days with free annual leave tickets provided for employees and their eligible dependents to travel to and from an approved leave destination, subject to current company policies. There is also life and accident insurance on offer as well as medical insurance.