Emirates is hiring for 17,000+ fresh jobs: Roles, pay, benefits and accommodation, key details inside

TL;DR

• Emirates Group aims to hire around 17,300 people across 350 job types worldwide.
• Roles span Emirates and dnata, from cabin crew and pilots to engineers, IT, finance and more.
• Dubai-based staff get tax‑free pay, accommodation or allowance, travel perks, medical cover, and more.

The Emirates Group has launched a huge global drive to bring in talent. They want around 17,300 new hires this year, covering 350 roles. That’s about the number of seats on 58 Airbus A350 jets or the size of a small town. Both Emirates airline and dnata, the travel and cargo services arm, need people. That includes cabin crew, pilots, engineers, sales, IT, finance, HR, ground handling and catering. dnata alone wants over 4,000 specialists.

Since 2022, they've hired more than 41,000 staff and today employ some 121,000 people. They also maintain a people‑first strategy, attract millions of job applications annually, and boost employees with strong pay and benefits. This drive comes as they support growth aligned with Dubai’s D33 economic vision. Let’s break down what this means for applicants and potential hires.

About the Hiring Drive
The Emirates Group is hiring 17,300 people across 350 roles this financial year. That’s equivalent to filling a mid‑size town or 58 Airbus A350s.

• Roles are live across Emirates and dnata and include cabin crew, pilots, engineers, commercial and sales, HR, finance, catering, customer service and IT
• dnata needs over 4,000 cargo, ground handling and catering experts.
• They’re running more than 2,100 open days and recruitment events in 150 cities worldwide and in Dubai, focusing on UAE nationals and global talent.

This is part of their growth strategy and links to Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33, helping them shape their future with the right mix of skills and experience.

Roles Available
Flight & Operations

Cabin crew, pilots and aviation engineers.

dnata ground handling and cargo teams.

Engineering staff for maintenance and operations.

Corporate & Support

IT professionals, sales, commercial development.

HR, finance, customer service and other roles.

Hundreds of hires are needed for each of these categories. The scale spans entry-level to senior roles across different departments.

Recent Hiring & Growth
Since 2022, they’ve onboarded over 41,000 staff, about 27,000 in operational roles, to reach a headcount of 121,000.

As of the 2023–24 financial year, the Emirates Group's workforce grew by 10% to a record 112,406 employees, according to the group's official announcement.

Last year’s hiring process pulled in over 3.7 million applications across all brands and roles

They’re also using AI tools to speed up hiring, cutting recruitment time from ~60 days to near zero and saving significant costs and recruiter time

Pay, Benefits & Accommodation

• Pay & Salary Review

Starting July 2024, there have been salary adjustments across various allowances at Emirates Group. Basic pay and transport-related allowances saw modest increases of around 4%, while housing allowances were raised by up to 15%, varying by position. Flight crew compensation also received a similar boost. Additionally, a substantial bonus equivalent to 20 weeks’ pay was awarded following a strong financial performance. These changes aim to support employee retention and recognize their contributions.

• Benefits Package

Tax‑free salary in UAE.

Comprehensive health and dental insurance for employees and dependents.

Education allowance covering up to three children.

Profit share eligibility.

Concessional and annual leave flight tickets for self, family and friends.

Discounts at retail, hotels, leisure and lifestyle outlets via membership cards

• Accommodation

Some roles include company-provided accommodation; others get an allowance.

Utility bills may be covered if using company housing. With allowances, you get financial support, not full coverage,toward rent/utilities

Cabin crew and pilots often have housing covered during training. Staff may share housing initially. You can opt out in some cases if eligible (e.g., married or having a first-degree relative in UAE) and take an allowance instead

More on Employee Experience
Emirates opened a dedicated facility called Wejhaty at its Dubai HQ. It’s a 22,770 sq.ft. career and employee lounge that handles recruitment, assessments, onboarding, HR, medical services and candidate visits. It can host thousands daily. There are furnished spaces for interviews, executive meetings and immersive induction sessions

FAQ

• Q1. How to apply or join open days?

Check Emirates Group careers site for jobs and events.

• Q2. What benefits do pilots and cabin crew get?

Besides salary, they get housing, insurance, and family travel perks.

• Q3. Can I get housing allowance and live off-campus?

Often yes, but company housing may be required during training.