UAE’s Skies Need Talent: Major Airlines Launch Hiring Spree
The upcoming closure of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi in September has left many airline employees seeking new opportunities. However, significant recruitment drives by the UAE’s largest carriers offer a promising outlook for aviation professionals. Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, and Air Arabia are all actively hiring across various roles.
Emirates, the Dubai-based flagship carrier, is holding weekly closed recruitment events in Dubai. Interested candidates must apply online and receive an invitation to attend. Current vacancies include Aircraft Maintenance Technicians, Cabin Crew Recruitment Consultants, Airport Services Agents, Business Support Officers, Load Controllers, and Sales Agents. Pilot positions are also open. Emirates highlights attractive benefits for cabin crew, including a tax-free salary, free fully furnished accommodation in Dubai, covered transport and utility costs, and a recently announced bonus equivalent to 22 weeks’ salary following a record profit year.
In Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways is seeking to fill approximately 70 positions listed on its website. Opportunities range from Cabin Crew, Pilots, and Captains to Sales Managers. While specific salaries aren’t always listed, many roles offer additional benefits like housing, transport, and medical coverage. Etihad emphasizes competitive tax-free salaries for pilots, participation in performance-based profit-sharing schemes, and access to high-quality pension and insurance programs.
flydubai is also actively recruiting, though the exact number of open positions isn’t specified. Applications are processed through the airline’s official website. Similarly, Air Arabia is advertising vacancies both within the UAE and internationally. Current openings include Cabin Crew, Pilots, Ground Handling Staff, and Engineers.
This surge in hiring by the UAE’s established airlines presents a substantial opportunity for aviation workers affected by the Wizz Air Abu Dhabi shutdown, as well as others seeking careers in the region’s thriving aviation sector.
Source: Khaleej Times
