Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AMEL) Scholarship Programme – Emiratisation

About the role

Join Emirates' elite AMEL Scholarship designed for UAE nationals. Over five years you will progress from intensive classroom training to hands‑on aircraft maintenance, ultimately earning a GCAA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence.

Key responsibilities

• Complete three years of theoretical and practical training at the Emirates Engineering Training College.
• Obtain GCAA certification, a Higher Diploma, and a Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
• Participate in two years of Practical Maintenance Experience on live aircraft.
• Apply GCAA standards to maintain and inspect aircraft components.
• Prepare for the Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence examination.

Required profile

• Age between 18 and 24 years.
• Grade 12 completion with a minimum score of 80 %.
• National Service completed before enrollment.
• Medically fit and holder of a valid UAE passport and Khulasat Al Qaid.
• English proficiency (TOEFL PBT ≥ 510, TOEFL iBT ≥ 4.0, or IELTS ≥ 6).

Required skills

What we offer

• Monthly salary of AED 8,665 during the training phase.
• Progressive salary in the practical phase: AED 21,659 (Year 1), AED 22,659 (Year 2), up to AED 23,697 after completion.
• Concessional airline tickets for you and your family.
• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Emirates Platinum discount.