flydubai to host UAE National Careers Open Day, showcasing aviation career opportunities for Emirati talent

The open day will take place on 16 August at the flydubai Campus in Dubai, showcasing the carrier’s specialised training and development programmes tailored for UAE nationals.

Event Details
- Date & Venue: 16 August 2026 at the flydubai Campus in Dubai
- Audience: UAE nationals — students, graduates, and early-career professionals
- Purpose: Showcase aviation career opportunities and specialised training programmes

Career Pathways Highlighted
- Engineering Apprentice Programme (AMEL)
- Flight Dispatcher Programme
- Pilot Training (Ab Initio & Second Officer)
- UAE National Graduate Programmes
- Roles across engineering, flight operations, airport operations, commercial, technology, finance, HR, and more

Strategic Growth
- Current fleet: 97 Boeing 737 aircraft
- Orders placed: 30 Boeing Dreamliners, 150 Airbus A321neos, 75 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
- Network: 120+ destinations in 58 countries
- Workforce: ~7,000 employees, including 2,000 pilots and engineers

Key Message from flydubai
Nasser Binkherbash, SVP of HR, emphasised that “investing in people is fundamental to our continued growth”, underlining the airline’s commitment to nurturing Emirati talent through structured learning, mentorship, and career development opportunities.

Registration
- Open from 31 July to 15 August 2026
- Early registration required due to limited spaces

This initiative is part of flydubai’s broader effort to align with the UAE’s national workforce agenda and build a strong pipeline of Emirati aviation professionals.