Worldwide Job Openings Announced by Emirates Group: Seeking to Employ More Than 17,000 Skilled Workers
In a significant move to bolster its growth and innovation ambitions, the Emirates Group has launched a massive recruitment drive aimed at hiring over 17,300 professionals across 350 different roles for the 2025 financial year [1][2][3][4]. This ambitious campaign targets skilled professionals in aviation, technology, and customer services, with vacancies including positions in cabin crew, pilots, engineers, sales, ground handling, catering, IT, HR, and finance.
At the helm of this talent drive is H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group. The recruitment campaign is part of the Emirates Group's strategic growth plans, aligning with Dubai Economic Agenda D33, and is designed to further strengthen Dubai's position as a global economic hub.
Within the Emirates Group, dnata, the travel services arm, plans to hire more than 4,000 specialists in cargo, catering, and ground operations [1][2][3][4]. The Group's workforce currently stands at around 121,000 employees, having hired over 41,000 professionals since 2022, reflecting sustained growth.
To execute this large-scale recruitment, Emirates Group will conduct over 2,100 recruitment events and open days across 150 cities worldwide, aiming to attract top talent globally—especially targeting pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and IT professionals [1][2][3][4]. This recruitment drive mirrors the emirate's appeal to professionals, who are drawn by its safety, economic opportunities, and future-focused environment.
The scale of this hiring is equivalent to staffing a mid-size town or filling the seats of 58 Airbus A350 aircraft [3]. The company received over 3.7 million job applications in the last financial year, underscoring the high demand for employment opportunities within the Emirates Group.
In addition to global recruitment events, Dubai-based events will be organized to engage and recruit Emirati students and graduates, further solidifying the Group's commitment to nurturing local talent. Emirates remains one of the most sought-after employers in the UAE and beyond, attracting top talent across industries.
This ambitious recruitment drive is a testament to the Emirates Group's commitment to growth, innovation, and operational excellence, positioning it as a leader in the global aviation industry. For those seeking a dynamic and rewarding career, the Emirates Group offers attractive tax-free salaries, employee benefits, and strong training and development programs.
- The Emirates Group's recruitment drive, led by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, targets professionals in aviation, technology, and customer services for over 17,300 roles in 2025, including finance.
- The recruitment drive is part of the Emirates Group's strategic plans, aligning with Dubai Economic Agenda D33, aiming to further strengthen Dubai's position as a global economic hub and cultural center.
- The Group's workforce development includes hiring over 4,000 specialists in dnata, the travel services arm, for roles in cargo, catering, and ground operations.
- Emirates Group will conduct over 2,100 recruitment events and open days across 150 cities worldwide, focusing on attracting top talent, such as pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and IT professionals, from various industries and countries.
- With a strong focus on safety, economic opportunities, and a future-focused environment, the Emirates Group is not only appealing to professionals but also nurturing local talent through organized events in Dubai for Emirati students and graduates.
- For individuals seeking a dynamic and rewarding career, the Emirates Group offers attractive tax-free salaries, employee benefits, and strong training and development programs, making it one of the most sought-after employers in the UAE and beyond.
- This recruitment drive emphasizes the Emirates Group's commitment to growth, innovation, and operational excellence in both the aviation and aerospace industries, positioning it as a leader in business and environmental sustainability.
