National Cadet Pilot Programme – Emiratisation

About the role

Become a fully‑sponsored cadet pilot and train with Emirates Flight Training Academy in Dubai. The programme takes you from zero flying hours to a qualified First Officer on Emirates’ modern wide‑body fleet.

Key responsibilities

• Complete ground school using state‑of‑the‑art technology and VR (≈12 months).
• Accumulate ~274 hours of flight and simulator training (≈12 months).
• Obtain a Commercial Pilot Licence (Frozen ATPL) with Multi‑Instrument Rating, MCC and Jet Orientation certificates.
• Undertake type‑rating conversion at Emirates Training College (≈3 months).
• Finish line training on Emirates wide‑body aircraft and receive a Frozen Air Transport Pilot Licence (≈8 months).
• Progress to First Officer duties, operating international routes for Emirates.

Required profile

• Emirati national who has completed National Service.
• Minimum height of 160 cm and full medical fitness.
• Strong interest in aviation and commitment to a multi‑year training pathway.
• Successful completion of selection assessments (Maths, Physics, Aviation English, psychometrics, interviews).

Required skills

• Mathematics
• Physics
• Aviation English
• Abstract reasoning
• Spatial reasoning
• Mental maths

What we offer

• Fully‑sponsored training for at least four years, including tuition, training materials, accommodation, uniforms and three meals per day.
• Progression to a First Officer position on Emirates’ newest fleet.
• Comprehensive certification package (CPL/Multi‑IR, MCC, Jet Orientation, type rating).