It can be difficult for US airline pilots to jump into a foreign flight deck, but Emirates has programs to entice potential hires to make the leap. Flying for the UAE-based carrier has significant ...

The twin-engine 4-seater becomes the multiengine piston trainer for the Emirates’ National Cadet Pilot Programme. [Courtesy: Diamond Aircraft] Emirates Flight Training Academy is expanding its ...

58 bright and promising cadet pilots graduated from Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) after months of rigorous training – on the ground and in the skies. EFTA’s fourth graduation was yet another ...

Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) continues to live up to its promise of offering cutting-edge tech and state-of-the-art aircraft to train pilots of the future and help close the industry’s ...

16 December 2025, Dubai, UAE: After months of rigorous training, 77 highly trained cadets successfully turned their ambition to achievement at the Emirates Flight Training Academy's (EFTA) sixth ...

Middle Eastern carrier Emirates has formally opened its new crew training centre, which will offer pilot training on the Boeing 777X and Airbus A350. The centre, located in Dubai, features six ...

Emirates airline is planning to target 5,000 pilots in the next 8 to 10 years, its Chief Operations Officers said. Adel Al Redha, Deputy President and COO of Emirates Airline, told reporters that ...

Emirates is welcoming First Officers who are non-type rated – which essentially means those who have experience only on turbo prop or jets. These pilots will now have the opportunity to be fully ...

Emirates is bolstering its recruitment efforts in London to meet the strong surge in customer demand. The airline will be holding pilot recruitment roadshows across UK from 19th to 27th July and looks ...

Emirates wants to hire airline pilots from the US to fly its widebody jets from Dubai. The pay and benefits are good, but Emirates pilots must be ready for mostly long-haul flying. Emirates pilots can ...