Emirates, Etihad, Flydubai & Air Arabia Open Vacancies
From cabin crew to pilots, UAE airlines are offering job openings with tax-free salaries, perks, and bonus payouts
If you’ve been dreaming of a career in aviation, now might be your moment—top UAE airlines are actively hiring across various departments this summer.
Emirates, Etihad, Flydubai, and Air Arabia have announced job vacancies on their official careers portals, with openings for pilots, cabin crew, engineers, ground staff, and more. Whether you're starting fresh or looking for a mid-career switch, the options are diverse.
Emirates: Weekly Recruitment Events in Dubai
Dubai’s flagship airline, Emirates, is hosting invite-only recruitment events every week in the city. According to their careers page, “Our events are held weekly in Dubai, please apply to be invited.”
To attend, applicants must first submit an online application for screening. Positions currently available include:
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Maintenance technicians
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Cabin crew recruitment advisors
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Airport service agents
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Business support officers
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Porters
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Sales support agents
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Pilot roles
Cabin crew salaries start with a tax-free base of around AED 4,430 plus flying hours that can bump the total to AED 10,000–12,000 monthly. Added perks include free accommodation, utility bills, and company transport.
The cherry on top? Emirates recently gave its employees a 22-week salary bonus, celebrating its record-breaking financial year ending March 2025. The company said the payout is a way to reward “dedication and contribution to its success.”
Etihad Airways: 70+ Vacancies in Abu Dhabi
Over in the capital, Etihad Airways is hiring for more than 70 positions. The listed roles range from cabin crew and pilots to captain positions and sales officers.
While salary details aren’t disclosed, some roles come with benefits such as housing, transportation, and health insurance. Etihad pilots also enjoy a generous package including a tax-free income, retirement benefits, and performance-based profit sharing.
Flydubai: Applications Open Online
Flydubai, the UAE’s budget airline, is also on the hunt for fresh talent. While the exact number of openings isn't listed, the airline encourages applicants to apply directly through its official careers portal.
Air Arabia: Hiring in UAE and Abroad
Sharjah-based Air Arabia is expanding its team as well. Available roles cover:
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Cabin crew
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Pilots
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Engineering
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Ground operations
The airline is hiring not only for UAE operations but also for positions abroad, offering opportunities for those seeking international exposure.
So whether you're dreaming of flying the skies or keeping things grounded in operations, this could be your boarding call into aviation. Don’t wait—start applying!