Aviation
Emirates is hiring pilots with higher salaries across 18 countries
Emirates Airlines, headquartered in Dubai, has unveiled a series of significant alterations to its recruitment strategy, particularly targeting aviators.
Celebrating World Pilots’ Day, the airline is rolling out enticing incentives including augmented salaries and novel roles for prospective pilots. This initiative aims to bolster its esteemed ranks with top-notch talent.
Among the key changes, Emirates is extending a warm welcome to First Officers who lack type ratings, opening doors for those with experience limited to turbo props or jets. These aviators will now have the opportunity to undergo comprehensive training to operate Emirates’ expansive fleet of 144 Boeing aircraft, traversing its vast network spanning over 140 destinations. Additionally, they’ll have the chance to pilot the innovative Boeing 777-Xs slated to join the fleet starting 2025.
Emirates is further enhancing career progression opportunities through its Accelerated Command Programme, previously exclusive to the A380 fleet, now extended to include Boeing 777s. This presents a remarkable avenue for motivated captains flying narrow-body aircraft to swiftly transition to wide-body aircraft within Emirates’ fast-track promotion program.
In another strategic move, the airline is seeking Direct Entry Captains for its eagerly anticipated A350 fleet. With deliveries set to commence mid-year, Emirates is offering enhanced remuneration packages to attract top-tier talent for both the A350s and A380s.
Moreover, Emirates is elevating its recruitment efforts by offering lucrative salary packages to experienced First Officers with over 4,000 flying hours on modern Airbus fly-by-wire or Boeing aircraft. Interested pilots, who would like to learn more about the various flight deck roles, can get more info on entry requirements here.
Pilots joining Emirates can expect a host of perks including competitive tax-free salaries, profit share, spacious accommodations in gated communities, education allowances, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and access to a provident fund. They are also provided with chauffeur-driven transport, laundry services, generous annual leave, and concessional travel benefits for themselves and their families.
As Emirates gears up for substantial growth with the impending arrival of 65 A350s and a mix of 205 777-9s and 777-8s, the airline is intensifying its pilot recruitment efforts. This year, Emirates’ recruitment team will embark on a global roadshow spanning 26 cities across 18 countries.
To checkout the eligibility criteria and apply for pilot roles, click here: https://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/pilots/
Aviation
Engine Playing Hide and Seek with the Tejas Fighter Jet
India’s most anticipated fighter jets are encountering hurdles before they can enter the defense field due to engine delays affecting the manufacturer.
The Air Force has placed a significant order with HAL for 40 aircraft, but the Tejas Mk2 is also experiencing delays because of issues with its new variant engine.
The development of the Tejas fighter jet has indeed faced challenges, particularly in securing a reliable engine that meets its performance and operational standards. The journey has felt like a game of “hide and seek.” Here’s a brief overview of the key developments:
- Original Engine Choice: The Tejas program originally relied on the General Electric (GE) F404 engine. While this engine served well during the early development and flight testing, it was clear that the Tejas Mk1 version needed more powerful propulsion for future variants.
- Indigenous Kaveri Engine: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was tasked with developing an indigenous engine called Kaveri. However, the Kaveri program faced multiple delays and technical failures, never reaching the necessary thrust levels required for the Tejas Mk2 and beyond. As a result, the Kaveri project was essentially shelved for the Tejas program, with DRDO still pursuing its development for other platforms.
- GE F414 Engine: To meet the higher power demands of the upcoming Tejas Mk2 and the naval variant, India chose the GE F414 engine. This engine is significantly more powerful than the F404, and the Mk2 variant is being designed around this engine. However, contract negotiations and other delays often slowed down its adoption.
- Ongoing Engine Uncertainty: The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the government have continued to explore indigenous options for the Tejas engine, while also relying on foreign engines like the F404 and F414. The situation often feels like a back-and-forth process, with no single solution sticking permanently, leading to the perception of an “engine hide-and-seek” scenario.
This complex journey is a key part of the Tejas’ development challenges, but progress is being made with the F414 powering the next iterations of the fighter jet.
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