Begin Your Aviation Career as a UAE Cadet with flydubai
Ready to take your place in the cockpit? flydubai is looking for UAE Nationals to join our Cadet program as Second Officers. This is where your flying career truly begins – working alongside experienced Captains, learning from the best, and developing the skills that will shape your future as a professional pilot.
As a Cadet with us, you'll be more than just a co-pilot. You'll be an integral part of our flight deck team, ensuring every journey meets our high standards of safety and efficiency. We're committed to developing UAE National talent, and this role is designed to give you the foundation you need to grow within our airline.
Your Role in the Cockpit
- Work as Second in Command, supporting the Captain in all aspects of flight operations
- Assist in ensuring flights operate safely and efficiently, whether in normal or unexpected situations
- Take responsibility for the welfare and care of both crew members and passengers
- Support aircraft servicing operations including fueling and loading procedures
- Represent flydubai with the highest standards of discipline and professionalism
- Follow all procedures outlined in our Operations Manuals with precision
What You'll Bring to the Flight Deck
Essential Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- Fluent in both English and Arabic
- Flying experience: 225 hours (ages 20-34) or 1,000 hours (ages 35-50)
- 1st Class Medical Certificate from ICAO
- CPL/IR with MCC for Frozen ATPL
Additional Requirements:
- GCAA Air-law exam (for foreign license holders)
- ELP level 4 or above
- Proof of completed military service or exemption
The Right Attitude Matters
We're looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Strong customer focus and team spirit
- Clear, effective communication skills
- Personal accountability and commitment to excellence
- Resilience and flexibility – that "can do" attitude we value
- Ability to adapt to changing situations while maintaining professionalism
Information Security Responsibility
All team members are expected to understand and follow our Information Security requirements, reporting any concerns through proper channels and completing required training.
If you're a UAE National ready to launch your aviation career with a dynamic, growing airline, we'd love to hear from you.