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Operator Classification
Operator name: flydubai
Operator type: Major/National/Low Cost
Region: Middle East
Country: United Arab Emirates
 
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Brief Payscale (please state whether before or after tax) (please ignore if the detailed payscale above is up to date)

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Capt top Same as base
6/Jul/13
Capt base Basic Salary AED26,485 Housing Allowance AED18,750 Transportation Allowance AED3,250 Total AED48,485 + Flight pay AED16,310 (assuming70hrs) Average AED64,795
24/Aug/24
FO top Same as base 6/Jul/13
FO base Basic Salary AED17,850 Housing Allowance AED13,600 Transportation Allowance AED2,300 Total AED31,900 + Flight pay AED12,410 (assuming70hrs) Average AED45,160 5/Jun/24
SO top 20000 AED/Month (until reaching 1500 hours)
21/Apr/15
SO base 12000 AED/month (30 sectors and release of safety pilot)
24/Nov/15
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FE base
   
Flight Pay / Per Diem
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Capt 233
19/Apr/23
FO 163
19/Apr/23
SO 163
19/Apr/23
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Pension Details
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pension program with end of service benefits , employee contribution 5% of basic per month. employer contribution is invested in funds in the US  
21/Mar/24
   
Conditions
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Roster Monthly schedule published between 15-25th each month
6/Apr/24
Leave 42 Calendar days per year, inclusive of public holidays
14/Jul/09
Staff travel Unlimited ID-tickets for yourself, family and relatives with many airlines. Friend tickets on the Flydubai network.
6/Apr/24
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holidays
 
Employment Situation For Pilots
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  Current Situation:  
Recruiting FO's. 6/Apr/24
   
  Outlook:  
Expantion with more B737 MAX. B787-9 arriving 2025-2026. The network is growing. Currently about 130 destinations. 6/Apr/24
     
  Overall Situation (+ve/neutral/-ve):  
Positive   6/Apr/24
   
Entry Requirements
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  Captain  
• B737-300 to 900 (NG/EFIS) endorsed within the last 24 months. • At least 5,000 hours total flying time. • At least 1500 hours in command of multi-crew, multi-engine aircraft in excess of 10 tonnes operating weight • At least 1000 hours in command of B737-300 to 900 (NG/EFIS) type aircraft. 31/Dec/17
     
  FO  
Type Rated: TR endorsed within the last 24 months, At least 1,500 hours total flying time, At least 500 hours on B737-300 to 900 (NG/EFIS) type aircraft Non Type Rated: At least 2,500 hours total flying time , At least 1,000 hours on modern (EFIS), multi-crew, multi-engine aircraft over 10 tonnes operating weight (preference will be given to those with PIC time Education and Experience: • University degree is preferable • High school diploma is essential • International aviation experience is preferable 9/Jul/18
     
  SO  
200TT with GCAA frozen ATPL (new requirement, ATPL theory should be done with local UAE training center) 24/Nov/15
     
  FE  
     
  Scholorship  
Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECFT) together with flydubai have entered into a long-term pilot training agreement that offers commercial pilots interested in having an opportunity to fly for flydubai, with less than 1,500 flying hours, instruction on the Boeing 737-800 aircraft. After obtaining a Boeing 737-800 type rating at the Dubai based facility, candidates recommended by Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECFT) may be invited by flydubai to conduct a series of tests, which include aptitude, group exercise, aviation knowledge and a technical & competency interview. Candidates will not be charged a selection fee, however other related costs (travel, accommodation, etc.) will be payable by the candidate.   17/Nov/14
   
Recruitment Process
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The programme itself is a two-stage process. Day 1 consists of a welcome brief, an occupational aptitude/cognitive assessment and a simulator assessment. At the end of the day, candidates will be notified if they have been successful in the first stage of the assessment and will continue onto the second day of the programme. Day 2 involves a Human Resources brief, psychometric evaluation, panel interview and a medical check. A complete itinerary shall be provided to candidates on their arrival in Dubai. Following completion of the full selection programme, a decision of suitability will be made and candidates advised within 8 to 12 weeks. Offers will be subject to suitable references being obtained and other pre-joining requirements being met. UPDATE: For this RP programme you have to pay 150�. Not very serious. 25/Nov/10
     
Fleet
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  Current:  
B737-800 29 B737 MAX8 56 B737 MAX9 3 15/Oct/24
     
  Orders:  
+100 B737 MAX 8 / 30 B787-9 (Expected 2027)   15/Oct/24
 
Recruitment Contact For Pilots
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  Preferred method of application:  
flydubai website 14/Jul/09
     
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  Website:   
www.flydubai.com   22/Jul/08
  Pilot vacancies webpage:   
https://careers.flydubai.com/job-category/pilots/   6/Apr/24
  Online application form link:   
https://careers.flydubai.com/job-category/pilots/   6/Apr/24
     
Bases For Pilots
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DXB, DWC   4/Jan/16

 

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