flydubai is a Dubai-based airline operating from Dubai International Airport, with a network of more than 120 destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia. Since commencing operations in 2009, the airline has grown into one of Dubai’s largest carriers, and it hires throughout the year across flying, engineering, airport and behind-the-scenes teams.
Whether you want to work in the air as cabin crew, on the flight deck, in engineering, or in a commercial or support role on the ground, flydubai offers a structured airline career with training, professional development and staff travel benefits. The current categories below reflect the airline’s live careers page, so check the listing for your role for its exact requirements before applying.
Available Job Vacancies:
Cabin Crew:
– Cabin Crew — looking after passenger safety and comfort, delivering customer service on board, and handling on-board sales
Pilots:
– Second Officer Programme — the pathway programme for pilots, including type rating and assessment and flying phases
– Captain and First Officer roles as listed on the careers page
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Engineering and Maintenance:
– Line Maintenance, Technical Services, Materials and Workshop roles supporting the Boeing 737 fleet
Airport Services:
– Coordinator — Airport Services at Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC), for UAE Nationals, covering check-in, boarding, transfer and arrivals
Behind the Scenes:
– Commercial, Operations, Planning, Procurement, IT, Legal, Customer Experience, Brand and Communications, Facilities and Support roles
UAE National Programmes:
– Structured programmes including Engineering Apprentice, Second Officer, Flight Dispatcher and graduate pathways
Job Requirements:
– Cabin Crew: at least 21 years old, minimum high school education, fluent English, minimum height of 158 cm in line with safety regulations, good health and able to pass the aero-medical examination, and at least one year of experience in a customer service role, ideally in aviation, hospitality or retail
– Pilots: licence and flying experience as stated in each pilot listing, including the Second Officer Programme requirements
– Engineering: relevant engineering qualifications and experience for the specific maintenance or technical role
– Airport Services and Behind the Scenes: experience matching the advertised role, strong communication skills and a customer-first attitude
– All roles: a valid passport for international travel where the role requires it, and the ability to work irregular hours including weekends and holidays for operational roles
Salary and Benefits:
– Tax-free competitive salary, reviewed annually; exact pay for each role is stated in its listing, so no single figure is given here
– Housing allowance or company accommodation for crew, and transport support as per the role
– Comprehensive medical insurance
– Staff travel benefits, including discounted and concessional tickets for staff and family
– Annual leave, end-of-service benefits and professional development and training opportunities
– UAE work visa sponsorship for eligible roles
How To Apply:
– Visit flydubai’s official careers page and search for the role that matches your qualification and experience.
– Create a candidate profile, upload your updated CV, and for crew roles upload the photographs requested in the listing.
– Submit your application online and wait to be contacted by the flydubai recruitment team.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1. How do I apply for flydubai jobs?
Apply online through flydubai’s official careers page: search for your role, create a profile, upload your CV and submit your application there.
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Q2. What are the basic requirements for flydubai cabin crew?
Cabin crew applicants must be at least 21 years old, hold a minimum high school qualification, be fluent in English, meet the minimum height of 158 cm, be in good health and able to pass the aero-medical examination, and have at least one year of customer service experience.
Q3. Does flydubai hire only cabin crew?
No. flydubai also hires pilots, engineering and maintenance staff, airport services coordinators, UAE National programme candidates and behind-the-scenes professionals across commercial, operations, IT, legal and support functions.
Q4. Is there an application deadline for flydubai careers?
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No single deadline is stated, because roles open and close individually on the careers page. Apply as soon as possible for the role that matches your profile, and check the listing for its current status.
