Flight Simulator Engineer Apprentice

Job description / Role

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.

Qualification

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 hotel stays around the world.

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

About the Company

A fast-growing international airline with one of the youngest fleets in the sky and more than 400 awards for excellence worldwide.