We get asked a lot about how to become a pilot with Emirates. One possible route especially for aspiring pilots is through the Emirates Cadet Program and we will share more information with you about the Emirates Pilot Training Program through this guide entitled, “How can I join the Emirates Pilot Training Program”.
Please note to always check with Emirates directly on the latest information on the Emirates Cadet Program including entry requirements and if the program is active and accepting applications.
Emirates is looking for Emirati aspiring pilots to join its National Cadet Pilot Programme which will undergo world-class training and fly with one of the largest airlines in the world.
How long does the Emirates Cadet Program take?
The Emirates Cadet Program takes approximately 4 years and happens in three stages.
Stage 1 – Foundation Programme
18 weeks classroom training taking place at Emirates Flight Training Academy and includes Aviation Science
Stage 2 – Emirates Flight Training Program
24 months pilot training at Emirates Flight Training Academy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates where student pilots train to become an Emirates Airlines Pilot. The training includes approximately 273 hours of flight training and graduates will have a Commercial Pilot License with Multi Instrument Rating (CPL/Multi IR) and Multi Crew Cooperation Course (MCC).
Stage 3 – Emirates Line Training and Conversion
This stage prepares Emirates Cadet Program pilots to fly large jet aircrafts and the training takes place at Emirates Flight Training Academy.
Between 18 and 26 years old.
Kindly visit the Emirates Cadet Program official page or contact Emirates Flight Training Academy for more information or to submit an application.
Please note to always check with Emirates directly on the latest information on the Emirates Cadet Program including entry requirements and if the program is active and accepting applications.
Please visit the Emirates Flight Training Academy website and contact them directly for the most accurate information.
For accurate information kindly contact Emirates directly. Estimate information found when doing an online search is an average Emirates Pilot Salary of AED465,000 (US$127,000) per year (source: Glassdoor). Please note that this varies greatly depending on the experience the Emirates Pilot has, whether or not the Pilot is an Emirates First Officer or Emirates Captain, and the type of aircraft that the pilot is flying.
Last Update: June 2021
