The Emirates Group, home to Emirates airline and dnata, is running one of the biggest recruitment drives in its history. The Group is hiring 17,300 new people across 350 roles in the current financial year, as it grows its fleet, its route network and its ground operations in Dubai and around the world. For anyone who wants a career with one of the most respected names in aviation, this is the moment to apply.
The hiring covers both sides of the business. Emirates airline is recruiting cabin crew, pilots, engineers and commercial and support teams, while dnata alone is taking on more than 4,000 people across cargo, catering and ground services. The Group is holding more than 2,100 recruitment events in 150 cities, and since 2022 it has already added over 41,000 staff, taking its total workforce to around 121,000.
Available Job Vacancies:
The 350 roles in this drive fall into the following main hiring areas. The exact live vacancies in each area are listed on the Group’s official careers website:
Emirates Airline:
– Cabin Crew — looking after passenger safety and service on board Emirates flights worldwide
– Pilots — First Officer and Captain roles, plus cadet and training pathways as listed
– Engineering and Technicians — licensed engineers, mechanics and workshop teams for the Emirates fleet
– Customer Service — airport, contact centre and customer-facing roles
– Sales and Commercial — sales, revenue, marketing and business development roles
– IT and Digital — software, data, infrastructure and digital product roles
– Corporate Support — HR, Finance, Legal and other head office roles
dnata:
Ground Handling — ramp, baggage and turnaround teams at Dubai airports
– Cargo — cargo operations, warehouse and logistics roles
– Catering — chefs, food production and catering operations roles
Job Requirements:
– Cabin Crew: fluent written and spoken English, a natural team player with a personality that shines, at least 160 cm tall and able to reach 212 cm while standing on tiptoes, no visible tattoos while in uniform, and at least one year of hospitality or customer service experience
– Pilots: licence, type rating and flying hours exactly as stated in each pilot vacancy
– Engineers and Technicians: relevant licences, certifications and hands-on aircraft maintenance experience for the role applied for
– Ground, cargo and catering roles at dnata: physical fitness for operational work, shift flexibility, and relevant experience where the listing asks for it
– All roles: eligibility to live and work in the UAE, and a valid passport for roles involving travel
– Always read the exact requirements on the individual vacancy before applying, because they differ from role to role
Salary and Benefits:
Pay is set per role and is stated in each vacancy, so no single figure applies across the drive. What the Group does publish is a strong benefits package for Dubai-based staff:
– Competitive tax-free cash benefits in Dubai
– Comprehensive medical insurance
– Concessional travel for staff, with staff travel benefits across the Emirates network
– Emirates Platinum Card discounts
– dnata Travel discounts
– Annual leave and end of service benefits
How To Apply:
– Go to the Emirates Group’s official careers website and search the current vacancies by keyword, department or location.
– Open the vacancy that matches your experience and read its full requirements carefully.
– Create your candidate profile, complete the online application and upload your updated CV and the documents the vacancy asks for.
– Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the recruitment team for the next stages, which can include online assessments and interviews.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1. How many people is the Emirates Group hiring?
The Group is hiring 17,300 people across 350 roles in the current financial year, covering Emirates airline and dnata. dnata alone accounts for more than 4,000 of those roles across cargo, catering and ground services.
Q2. How do I apply for Emirates Group jobs?
Applications are made online through the Group’s official careers website. Create a candidate profile, search for a vacancy that matches your experience, and submit your application with an updated CV. There is no application fee at any stage.
Q3. What are the main requirements for cabin crew?
Cabin crew applicants need fluent written and spoken English, at least one year of hospitality or customer service experience, a minimum height of 160 cm with the ability to reach 212 cm on tiptoes, and no visible tattoos while wearing the uniform.
Q4. What benefits do Emirates Group staff receive?
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Dubai-based staff receive competitive tax-free cash benefits, medical insurance, concessional staff travel, Emirates Platinum Card and dnata Travel discounts, annual leave and end of service benefits.
