Dubai-based aviation giant, Emirates Group, has unveiled plans to expand its workforce by 25 per cent within the next year, aligning with its strategic “next big growth trajectory.” This expansion will see the company adding over 5,000 cabin crew members, bolstering its current team of 22,700, and recruiting more than 1,700 pilots over the next three years.
The Emirates Group, which continues to position itself at the forefront of the global aviation industry, is preparing for substantial growth, highlighted by the upcoming delivery of 10 A350 aircraft this year. These new additions are part of a larger order of 65 A350s, as well as 205 Boeing 777-X aircraft, which will be delivered in the coming years.
While the exact regional focus of the hiring initiative remains undisclosed, the group’s investment in its growth strategy is evident. In the 2023-24 fiscal year, Emirates Group invested a staggering $2.4 billion in new aircraft, facilities, equipment, companies and the latest technologies. This investment has not only fueled the company’s expansion but has also led to a 10 per cent increase in its total workforce, which now stands at 112,406 employees—the largest in the company’s history.
The recruitment drive will focus on a diverse range of roles, reflecting the varied needs of the growing aviation group. Emirates Group is particularly interested in hiring information technology specialists, aeronautical engineers, customer service agents, and other professional roles. Additionally, its subsidiary, dnata, is seeking candidates for positions in airport and cargo operations, catering, retail, and travel.
Currently, Emirates has over 700 job roles listed on its careers website. However, with more than 3.4 million applications received in the last 12 months alone, competition for these roles is expected to be fierce.
