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How can a foreigner become a pilot for Emirates?

How can a foreigner become a pilot for Emirates?
  1. You must be 17 to 26 years old.
  2. You're at least 160cm tall and medically fit.
  3. You have completed your secondary education (high school) with passes in English, maths and physics.




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Becoming an Emirates pilot is not an easy process, as it requires dedication, hard work, and a passion for flying. You must be prepared to commit to long hours of study and training, as well as being willing to take on new responsibilities.

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However, most airline cadet programs do require the applicant to be the a native or at least to have the nationality of the country. Emirates pilots are 90% European/American 9%Arab and 1% Indian/Asian. They do have Indian pilots but it's a very small number.

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When working for Emirates you'll have to relocate to their base in Dubai. This means that you'll have to be able to meet strict UAE employment visa requirements.

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To be considered for Emirates cabin crew you'll need to be:
  • Fluent in written and spoken English (additional languages are an advantage)
  • A natural team player with a personality that shines.
  • At least 160cm tall and able to reach 212cm high.
  • Able to meet the UAE's employment visa requirements.


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The USA is one of the top countries for flight training. It is home to some of the world's oldest and most reputed universities and training institutions. It is also globally acknowledged for its flight education curriculum.

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Children under 5 years of age are not allowed to travel unless accompanied by an adult who is at least 16 years old. Children aged 5-12 travelling without a parent or legal guardian are entitled to Unaccompanied Minor Service (as long as they are travelling on a full adult fare ticket).

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Emirates pilots also have access to free flights. This is a great perk for those who want to travel more often. Free flights are available for both domestic and international destinations.

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You'll receive a tax-free salary plus a range of lifestyle and travel benefits, including air travel discounts with Emirates, as well as discounts on shopping, entertainment, dining and leisure services with the Emirates Platinum Card.

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Landing a job with Emirates was most definitely not going to be easy. 200,000 applications are received by Emirates every year but only 20,000 Cabin Crew work for the airline. Do the math. The odds were definitely stacked against me.

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A Flight Attendant working in Emirates can earn a monthly base pay of AED4,430 ($1,206) or AED63. 75 per hour ($17.36). As the industry recovers from the COVID-19 epidemic, Emirates remains the largest international airline, carrying 15.8 million passengers in 2020.

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The Philippines is one of the cheapest nations globally for pilot training and getting a pilot's license. Students can usually complete their courses for roughly INR 9-10 lakh in this country.

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All our pilots are based in Dubai.

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