National Cadet Pilot Programme (Emiratisation)

The National Cadet Pilot Programme gives eligible UAE nationals a structured route to professional airline pilot training. The pathway combines academic ground school, flight training, airline training and supervised line training, with progression dependent on successfully meeting course, medical and licensing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete ground-school subjects and aviation theory examinations.
• Undertake flight training and simulator practice under instructor supervision.
• Follow safety, study, fitness and professional conduct requirements throughout training.
• Complete airline-specific training and the required line-training stages.
• Maintain required medical, English language and licence eligibility during the programme.

Requirements and Qualifications

• UAE passport and Khulasat Al Qaid; age typically 18–26.
• At least 80% in high school or a qualifying science degree with the required GPA.
• Meet minimum height and medical requirements, including applicable BMI conditions.
• IELTS 6.0 or stated equivalent; national service completed or exempt where applicable.

Skills

• Strong study habits and numerical reasoning.
• Situational awareness, discipline and attention to detail.
• Communication, teamwork and receptiveness to instruction.
• Commitment to safety and continuous learning.

Employment Details

Structured multi-stage pilot-training programme. Selection includes academic, interview and medical assessments; progression depends on satisfactory performance. The role is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates unless the recruitment team specifies another location. Salary, working hours, benefits and reporting arrangements depend on the employment terms for this vacancy and are not assumed here. Candidates should confirm any required licences, education, experience, language, nationality, medical fitness, shift availability or screening conditions before applying. Successful candidates should work collaboratively, follow documented standards, protect confidential information and raise safety, compliance or service concerns promptly. Responsibilities may evolve with operational demand and the needs of the assigned team.