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First Officer (Dubai Based, Relocation Provided)

Emirates
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2026 CLOSED ON 5/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the First Officer (Dubai Based, Relocation Provided) position at Emirates?

Are you a motivated and technically proficient pilot who delivers excellence? We’re looking for First Officers to join our growing team.


When you join the Emirates Group, you’ll be working in a fast-paced environment and quickly develop alongside a team of professionals with diverse skills, expertise, and knowledge from all over the world. As you grow your career with us, you also enjoy a comprehensive pay and benefits package with lots of opportunities for you to explore the world.


Total Pay and Benefits Package

  • Enjoy a tax-free annual total package of up to AED 900,000 (USD 245,000). This includes:
  • Annual take-home cash: AED 385,000 (USD 105,000), comprising annualised basic salary and flying pay
  • Monthly take-home cash: AED 32,100 (USD 8,750), based on an average of 85 flying hours
  • Free accommodation valued between AED 225,000–290,000 (USD 80,000) per year in spacious villas within gated communities
  • Education allowance of AED 52,250 for primary and AED 79,750 for secondary education (up to 3 children)
  • Annual leave entitlement of 42 calendar days
  • Confirmed annual leave tickets for you and your dependents, upgradeable to Business Class
  • Access to Emirates Platinum card offering exclusive retail, leisure and services discounts
  • Concessional travel benefits for you and eligible dependents
  • Provident (pension) scheme employer contribution
  • Comprehensive medical, life, and accident insurance
  • Eligibility for an annual profit share based on company performance


Qualification

To become a first officer, you will need a minimum of 2,000 hours total flying time. More experienced first officers, with 4,000 hours, can expect an enhanced salary package.


B777

  • Minimum of 2,000 hours total flying time on ≥ 20T Jet (excluding P3, rotary, and single/multi-engine piston aircraft)
  • Minimum of 1,000 hours on Boeing Type
  • Currently flying Boeing Type
  • Minimum 150 hours within the past 12 months on type
  • A valid ICAO ATPL & matching Authority Class 1 Medical certificate
  • ICAO English Level 4 or above


A380 & A350:

  • Minimum of 2,000 hours total flying time on ≥ 50T Jet (excluding P3, rotary, and single/multi-engine piston aircraft)
  • Minimum of 1,000 hours on Airbus FBW
  • Currently flying Airbus FBW
  • Minimum 150 hours within the past 12 months on type
  • A valid ICAO ATPL & matching Authority Class 1 Medical certificate
  • ICAO English Level 4 or above


Enhanced Package Criteria:

  • 4,000 hours total flying time on ≥ 20T Jet (excluding P3 & rotary)
  • Minimum of 2,000 hours total flying time on ≥ 50T Jet
  • ICAO English Level 5 or above


Frozen ATPL:

Pilots with Frozen ATPL (CPL ATPL Theory exams completed) can be invited for assessment on the provision that they agree to our FATPL terms and conditions.

Please make sure you attach these documents to your online application:

  • CV
  • Passport
  • ATPL with the type-rating for the aircraft you currently fly (If holding a Frozen ATPL, you are required to upload:
  • CPL
  • ATPL Theory Exams successfully completed)
  • Class 1 medical certificate with no limitations (except visual corrections)


Salary & benefits

We offer a competitive total remuneration package, paid tax free in Dubai. You can find out more about our airline, our employee benefits and living in Dubai on our careers website.

Salary : $32,100 - $900,000

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