Dubai, UAE – In one of the aviation industry’s largest post-pandemic hiring initiatives, the Emirates Group has announced a global recruitment drive to hire 17,300 professionals across more than 350 roles during the current financial year.
The expansive hiring campaign will span functions such as cabin crew, pilots, engineers, IT, HR, finance, customer service, sales, ground handling, and catering. Emirates subsidiary dnata alone is looking to fill over 4,000 positions in cargo, catering, and ground services to support its growing global operations.
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H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group, emphasized the strategic significance of this move, stating:
“The Emirates Group’s people strategy is anchored in Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33 and our own projected growth and expansion. 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. This is an opportunity for skilled and talented professionals to play a stellar role in our future, our strategy, and our growth story.”
To source top-tier talent, the Group plans to host over 2,100 open days and recruitment events in 150 cities worldwide throughout the year. These include Dubai-based initiatives aimed specifically at engaging UAE national students and graduates.
Since 2022, Emirates Group has added over 41,000 new professionals, with nearly 27,000 hired into critical operational roles. The Group’s current workforce now exceeds 121,000 employees worldwide.
Last year alone, the company received more than 3.7 million job applications, cementing its reputation as an employer of choice globally. Job seekers are drawn by the Group’s strong brand identity, tax-free salaries, world-class benefits, and its commitment to training, development, and employee recognition.
Professionals worldwide continue to be attracted to Dubai’s dynamic work environment, known for its safety, economic opportunity, cutting-edge infrastructure, and status as a cosmopolitan lifestyle hub.
This recruitment drive not only reinforces Emirates Group’s role as a leading global aviation player but also signals Dubai’s confidence in the future of travel, technology, and talent.
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