Job PurposeFlight Simulator Engineer Apprentice I
Graduate Programme (UAE Nationals)
Location: Dubai
Start Your Engineering Career in Aviation
About the Role
Step into the world of aviation with our Flight Simulator Engineering Training Programme. This 5.5-year structured journey starts with an 18-month academic and hands-on training phase. Youll learn how to maintain, troubleshoot and support state-of-the-art flight simulators used by Emirates pilots and crew.
From day one, you’ll be placed in technical departments, receive academic support from aviation institutions, and get exposure to real-world simulator systems. Your development will be closely guided with regular progress reviews, practical tasks, and knowledge checks to prepare you for a full-time engineering role upon programme completion.
This role requires shift work, including night shifts and physical activity in technical environments.
What You’ll Do
- Learn how simulators operate and support daily technical tasks.
- Join engineering teams for real-time maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Apply your university knowledge to live projects and share progress with your mentors.
- Work with advanced simulator technology used to train pilots and crew.
- Build your career towards becoming a Simulator Engineer in a global aviation hub.
Who We’re Looking For
- UAE National with Family Book
- Age: 27 or below
- Education: Bachelor’s in Aeronautical, Avionics, Aircraft Maintenance or Electrical Engineering
- CGPA: Minimum 3.0
- English: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550
- National Service: Completed or exempted
- Experience: No more than 2 years post-graduation
Work Environment
This is a safety-sensitive role with exposure to:
- Heights, confined spaces, and noisy environments
- Heavy lifting and operating near mechanical/electrical systems
- Day and night shifts on a 12-hour roster (07:00–19:00 and 19:00–07:00)
- Working days: 4 working days, 4 days off (weekend shifts are included in the roster)
Salary & benefitsJoin us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers
What You’ll Get
- Starting Salary: 21,659 AED / Upon graduation: 29,599 AED
- Global travel benefits for you and your family (up to 90 ticket discounts)
- Emirates Platinum Card for lifestyle and retail discounts in Dubai
- A structured, world-class training experience in one of the world’s leading aviation groups
