flydubai invites Emirati applicants for new Flight Dispatcher Programme

flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has officially announced that applications are now open for its newly launched Flight Dispatcher Programme for Emirati talent.

Programme Details
- Launch & Timeline: Applications are open now, with the first intake beginning September 2026.
- Partnership: Delivered in collaboration with Emirates Aviation University (EAU) under a Memorandum of Understanding signed earlier this year.
- Course: The Flight Dispatcher Initial Course (FDIC) — a 10-week, GCAA-approved programme (CAR Part II) — prepares candidates for their official flight dispatcher licence.

Training Focus
- Subjects include aviation law, meteorology, navigation, aircraft performance, weight & balance, human factors, and flight planning.
- Emphasis on close cooperation with pilots to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Graduates receive a Certificate of Course Completion, positioning them for licensing and permanent careers in flydubai’s operations division.

Eligibility
- Open to UAE nationals under 24 years of age with at least a high school diploma.
- No prior aviation experience required — making it accessible to fresh talent.

Strategic Impact
- Supports Dubai’s vision as a global aviation hub by nurturing Emirati talent.
- Strengthens flydubai’s succession planning and workforce expansion as the airline grows its fleet and network.
- Complements other initiatives like the Ab Initio Pilot Training (MPL) programme, Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship, and corporate internships.

Leadership Voices
- Nasser Binkherbash (SVP HR, flydubai): Highlighted the programme’s role in national development and workforce sustainability.
- Professor Ahmad Al Ali (Vice-Chancellor, EAU): Emphasized building a future-ready Emirati talent pool to drive the UAE’s aviation sector forward.

📌 Applications can be submitted via https://careers.flydubai.com/pilots/uae-national-opportunities/flight-dispatcher-programme

This initiative is a strong example of how airlines are investing in local talent pipelines to secure long-term operational resilience.