Emirates Group to hire 17,300 staff in FY26, seeks candidates for various roles
Emirates has announced plans to recruit 17,300 people globally in the financial year 2025-2026 for 350 positions, including cabin crew, pilots, engineers, and more.
In a statement issued on July 22, 2025, the airline shared that these positions cover all areas, functions, and operations within Emirates and Dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider.
According to the company, hundreds of new hires are needed for various roles, such as cabin crew, pilots, engineers, commercial and sales teams, customer service, ground handling, catering, IT, HR, and finance. At the same time, Dnata aims to recruit more than 4,000 specialists in cargo, catering, and ground handling.
“We’re seeking world-class talent to fuel our bold ambition, redefine the future of aviation, and continue our commitment and culture of innovation and excellence,” said HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group. “This is an opportunity for skilled and talented professionals to play a stellar role in our future.”
Throughout the financial year, the company will conduct over 2,100 open days and other recruitment events in 150 cities to find pilots, IT experts, engineers, and cabin crew members. This also includes events in Dubai aimed at engaging UAE national students and graduates, the Emirates statement continued.
The company noted that employees based in Dubai receive benefits such as profit-sharing, medical and life insurance, and various travel perks. These benefits include flight tickets for annual leave, service-related travel, and discounted tickets for family and friends.
Emirates added that employees also benefit from reduced cargo rates and membership cards that provide discounts at many retail, hospitality, and lifestyle outlets.
In the previous financial year, Emirates Group received more than 3.7 million applications for positions across all its brands and departments.
Since 2022, the company has onboarded more than 41,000 professionals, including nearly 27,000 in various operational roles, and today has a 121,000-strong workforce. The post Emirates Group to hire 17,300 staff in FY26, seeks candidates for various roles appeared first on AeroTime.
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