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Airline Overview:

flydubai is a government-owned low-cost airline, established in July 2008. The first


aircraft was delivered in May 2009 with its first scheduled flight commencing on June of
that year servicing Beirut, Lebanon and Amman, Jordan. Since then, the number of
routes has significantly increased, becoming the second largest carrier flying out of
Dubai International Airport in just two years after their inaugural flight.

Currently, the airline operates between 95 destinations, flying daily to cities across the
GCC, Middle East, North Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Asia and Central and Eastern
Europe, and has 55 B737NG aircraft in operation. Most recently, flydubai took delivery
of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8, making it the first carrier in the Middle East to operate
the type.

As a result, the airline continues to grow at a rapid pace and are seeking ambitious and
skilled pilots to join their dynamic and diverse
flydubai Captain Terms and Conditions:

Type of contract
Pilots will receive a permanent full-time contract

Start Date
Start dates will be ongoing for the duration of 2018

Base of Operations
This will be a full-time contract based in Dubai

Accommodation and Transportation


Pilots will receive housing and transportation allowance in their monthly salary.

Training Bond
For rated pilots, the amount of the Training Bond will be US$24,000 for 3 years.
For non- rated pilots, the amount of the Training Bond will be US$36,000 for 3
years.

You will be contractually tied to flydubai for a period of 36 months. This amount is
pro-rated, and it needs to be paid in case of finishing the contract earlier.

Annual Leave
Pilots will receive 42 days paid annual leave plus a flight ticket home.
Total Rewards Worth:

Average Monthly Rewards


The average rewards package for a Captain is USD$19,334 Monthly (TAX FREE).

This is comprised of the following:


• Basic Salary
• Housing and Transportation Allowance
• Flying Pay
• Monthly benefits which include
- Education Assistance;
- Medical Insurance;
- Provident Scheme & End of Service Lump Sum;
- Paid Leave of 42 days per year + Annual Leave Ticket;
- Life & Loss of Income Protection.
AED USD$
Basic Salary 25,225 $6,868
Housing allowance 15,000 $4,084
Transport allowance 2,600 $708
Monthly Guaranteed Salary 42,825 $11,660
Average monthly flying pay 13,090 $3,564
Monthly benefits worth 15,096 $4,110

Total Average monthly reward 71,011 $19,334


Eligibility and Application:

Minimum Requirements
- Date of last flight within the last 24 months
- Age 60 or under at time of application
- ICAO/FAA/JAA/EASA ATPL license types accepted
- Valid Class 1 Medical
- ICAO ELP 4 minimum
- Eligible for UAE residency visa
- High school diploma is essential
- University degree is preferable
- International aviation experience is preferable

Rated B737 Captain:


- 5,000 hours total flying time
- 1,500 pilot in command (PIC) hours on multi-crew, muti-engine aircraft in
excess of 10 tonnes
- 1,000 PIC hours on B737 300-900 series (EFIS/NG)

Non-rated Captain:
- 5,000 hours total flying time
- 1,500 pilot in command (PIC) hours on modern (EFIS) multi-engine jet aircraft
in excess of 55 tonnes

OR
- 6,000 hours total flying time
- 1,500 pilot in command (PIC) hours on modern (EFIS) multi-crew, multi-
engine jet aircraft in excess of 50 tonnes

Unfortunately, no exceptions will be made to the above specified requirements


Screening Process
Please send your complete Sigma Application Form and we will review and submit qualified
pilots to flydubai.

Pilot application’s will then be reviewed by flydubai and pilots will be contacted directly and
asked to complete an online questionnaire and video interview.

If pilots are successful through the online screening, they will then be invited to one of the
many assessment days.

If invited to assessment, flydubai will provide flights on their network and hotel
accommodation to attend assessment in Dubai. If pilots need to use a different airline, they
may be refunded up to AED3,000 for flight tickets and accommodation expenses (must
provide receipts), if successful and receive a job offer you may. Flydubai can assist you with
flight tickets and hotel accommodation,

Please send completed application forms to Miss Ines Resende on


email ID iresende@sigmaaviationservices.com
For any queries please call: +353 1 669 8280
*The details provided in this job specification are provided for information purposes only and do not form part
of, or imply, any job offer. The information provided has no contractual or binding legal value. All information
is valid and current as at August 2017.

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