Flight Simulator Engineer Apprentice I - Graduate Programme (Emiratisation)

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation group is seeking a Flight Simulator Engineer Apprentice I in Dubai. This role offers a structured 5.5-year training program, combining academic and hands-on experience in maintaining high-tech flight simulators. The ideal candidate is a UAE National with relevant engineering education, eager to develop their skills for future engineer roles within the company. Enjoy a competitive tax-free salary and exclusive travel benefits upon joining.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Global travel benefits (up to 90% discounts)

Emirates Platinum Card for discounts

World-class training experience

Qualifications

• UAE National with Family Book.
• Age 27 or below.
• CGPA minimum 3.0.
• IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 required.
• Completed or exempted national service.
• No more than 2 years post-graduation experience.

Responsibilities

• Learn how simulators operate and support daily technical tasks.
• Join engineering teams for maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Work with advanced simulator technology used in training.
• Build a career as a Simulator Engineer.

Skills

Maintenance of flight simulators

Troubleshooting skills

Technical knowledge in engineering

Education

Bachelor's in Aeronautical, Avionics, Aircraft Maintenance or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Purpose

Flight 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. You'll 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 & Benefits

Join 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