Emirates

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Emirates is one of the two flag carrier airlines of the United Arab Emirates. Based in Al Garhoud, Dubai, the airline is a subsidiary of The Emirates Group, which is owned by the government of Dubai's Investment Corporation of Dubai. It is the world's largest long haul airline as well as the largest airline in the Middle East, operating more than 3,600 flights per week from its hub at Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport. It operates in more than 150 cities in 80 countries across six continents on its fleet of over 250 aircraft. Cargo operations are undertaken by Emirates SkyCargo.

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Where they crew

1 base · main base DXB

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Emirates shares 1 of its 1 base with 3 other carriers.

How it compares

against Middle Eastern carriers (6)

Fatigue and FDP practice+1.34.7

Sick leave culture+0.84.3

Safety report handling+0.64.3

Management respect+0.53.3

Overall+0.33.5

Contract vs reality+0.33.3

Roster stability-0.12.8

Commuting policy+0.13.7

Each bar is this carrier’s score minus the median of Middle Eastern carriers. The right-hand number is the raw score.

Category ratings

Roster stability2.84 replies

Days off actually received4.52 replies

Fatigue and FDP practice4.73 replies

Pay and per diems4.52 replies

Benefits packageNot enough answers

Seniority and upgrades3.02 replies

Commuting policy3.73 replies

Sick leave culture4.34 replies

Safety report handling4.33 replies

Management respect3.33 replies

Contract vs reality3.33 replies

Latest reviews

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4.0

Captain · DXB · Aug 2026

NarrowbodyDirect hire0-1 yrs

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Captain · DXB · Aug 2026

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Rosters changed constantly and days off were removed at short notice. Per diems arrived late every month and fatigue reports went unanswered.

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DXBDubaimain203.5

By rank

Captains183.5
Cabin Managers1—
First Officers1—

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Industry data on Emirates

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Figures dated Oct 24, 2016 – Jul 15, 2026Published in AED, not converted

Recruitment

Positive outlook

Hiring but hold pool for successful applicants waiting time is currently long for both fleets. Many in the hold pool for 12+ months. as of May 28, 2026

Introduction of A350 in 2024 means the requirement for new pilots will be high for the forseeable future (particularly on Airbus fleet). as of Jul 21, 2023 · 3 yrs old

Published pay

Captain
AED 1,116,000AED 1,116,000
Bottom to top of scale · per month
“AED1116000 (AED575000 tax home cash + school fees + accommodation). Or decline accommodation and get AED 24,200/month extra. (moderator: have stripped out pension (AED69000 (12% x AED575000) from total advertised package of AED1,185,000) (reworded for AI scanning on 15/07/26)”
“AED1116000 (AED575000 tax home cash + school fees + accommodation). Or decline accommodation and get AED 24,200/month extra. (moderator: have stripped out pension (AED69000 (12% x AED575000) from total advertised package of AED1,185,000) (reworded for AI scanning on 15/07/26)”
as of Jul 15, 2026
First Officer
AED 853,800AED 853,800
Bottom to top of scale · period not stated, after tax
“AED 853,800 package (AED 385,000 take home cash + child education + 12% employer pension contribution + accommodation (equivalent to AED 225,000/year)) or can decline company accommodation and receive accommodation allowance of AED 18,755/month. (moderator: AED 46,200 pension (12% x AED 385,000) stripped out from total package of AED 900,000) (reworded for AI scanning on 15/07/26)”
“AED 853,800 package (AED 385,000 take home cash + child education + 12% employer pension contribution + accommodation (equivalent to AED 225,000/year)) or can decline company accommodation and receive accommodation allowance of AED 18,755/month. (moderator: AED 46,200 pension (12% x AED 385,000) stripped out from total package of AED 900,000) (reworded for AI scanning on 15/07/26)”
as of Jul 15, 2026
Flight Engineer
AED 31,360
Bottom of scale · period not stated
“Ground based roles as SFI/SFE: basic salary: SFI 31.360 AED; SFE 35.280 AED; transport allowance: 2.015 AED; company accommodation with utilities”
as of Feb 16, 2026

Duty pay and per diems

CaptainAED 86per block hour. Productivity pay per hour above average 86 hours per month (varies with month length): 760 AED per block hour. Expected annual flight pay: less than 85,500 AEDas of Aug 24, 2025
“Flight pay 85.50 AED per block hour. Productivity pay per hour above average 86 hours per month (varies with month length): 760 AED per block hour. Expected annual flight pay: less than 85,500 AED.”
First OfficerAED 63per block hour. Productivity pay per hour above average 86 hours per month (varies with month length): 536 AED per block hour. Expected annual flight pay: less than 63,000 AEDas of Aug 24, 2025
“Flight pay 63 AED per block hour. Productivity pay per hour above average 86 hours per month (varies with month length): 536 AED per block hour. Expected annual flight pay: less than 63,000 AED.”

Pension

Approximately 5.795% ((6.18% + 5.41%) / 2) employer contribution on total package after pension stripped out. Captain: 6.18% (AED 69,000) of captain of total package (with pension stripped out) (AED 1,116,000). FO: 5.41% (AED 46,200) of total package (with pension stripped out) (AED 853,800). The above has been rephrased for AI scanning. The below is equivalent: Captain: FO: (12% employer contribution salary up to 10 years service, thereafter 15%. Pilot contributes 5%.) as of Jul 15, 2026

Conditions

Discounted holidays: By virtue of being an Emirates Group employee you can avail of attractive discounts at over 100 dining, retail, hotel and leisure outlets in Dubai and the UAE. You can also upgrade to the Emirates Platinum Card and avail over 300 additional discounts and benefits and club memberships. as of Oct 24, 2016 · 9 yrs old
Annual leave: Contractual 42 days leave. However, company only guarantees 30. as of Jul 21, 2023 · 3 yrs old
Roster and how it is published: Minimum 8 days off a month. Expect to fly 800-900hrs per year.. Almost impossible to bid for block of days off. Almost impossible to commute especially on 777 fleet ( couple of monthly turnaround). as of Aug 27, 2025
Staff travel: ID50s confirmed from joining. ID90 and ZED after 6 months of employment. Cargo concessions available too. Y/J class for First officers, J/F class for Captains. as of Oct 23, 2021 · 4 yrs old

Entry requirements

Captain: A minimum of 7000 hrs total flying time multi-crew, multi-engine (only time in the operating seat of a turboprop and/or turbojet aircraft can be counted; not simulator time). Minimum of 3000 hours recent command on Airbus FBW Wide Body from the following types (A330/A340/A350/380). Flown at least 150 hours in command within the last 12 months at the time of joining. ELP 5 or above. as of Jul 21, 2023 · 3 yrs old
First Officer: A minimum of 2000 hours on Airbus FBW or modern Boeing type. Flown at least 150 hrs within the last 12 months at time of joining. ELP 4 or above. ( current upgrade time to commander around 7 years ) as of Aug 27, 2025

On order

170x777-9, 35x777-8, 20x787-8, 15x787-10, 65xA350-900 as of Jan 13, 2024

How to apply

https://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/search-and-apply/?jobcategory=Pilots📋 as of Jul 15, 2026

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