Emirates Airline confirms it is continuing hiring efforts despite regional geopolitical tensions and recent operational disruptions. Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer of Emirates, stated during the Arabian Travel Market 2026 that the company remains in a growth mode, supported by ongoing expansion, and has not implemented any hiring freezes or workforce reductions.
- Emirates confirms hiring continues with no job cuts or hiring freezes.
- New recruitment events announced in Mumbai for Licensed Aircraft Engineers.
- Strict fraud advisory issued against fake job offers and money demands.
Emirates Group Careers has announced two invitation-only recruitment events for Licensed Aircraft Engineers (Cabin Maintenance) in Mumbai, scheduled for September 29 and September 30, 2026.
Applicants must register online via the official Emirates Group Careers portal, as only shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation to the event. Cabin Maintenance roles involve responsibilities related to aircraft cabin systems, interior equipment, seats, galleys, lavatories, and emergency equipment. Beyond these specific events, the Emirates portal currently lists vacancies for Licensed Aircraft Engineers, Aircraft Technicians, Line Maintenance, Base Maintenance, Lead Aircraft Mechanics, and Flight Dispatchers. Emirates Engineering, which operates from a 55-hectare center in Dubai, maintains 265 aircraft, 12 hangars, and has a record of over 1,500 C-checks, supporting wide-body aircraft such as the Airbus A380 and Boeing 777.
Emirates reported that it operated at approximately 96% capacity during the summer, carrying 8.6 million passengers in July and August with a 75% seat factor.
Bookings for the winter season remain strong, with a 7% increase in retained bookings compared to last year. The airline is currently expanding its network, fleet, and product upgrades, driving demand for pilots, engineers, technicians, cabin crew, and other specialized roles.
Emirates has issued a strict fraud advisory, warning job seekers that it never requests payments for recruitment, visas, travel, work permits, or job confirmations.
Official communications are sent only via authorized domains such as @emirates.com or @dnata.com. Candidates are urged to avoid third-party agents or recruitment offers sent from personal email accounts like Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook. For successful applicants, the UAE employment residency and work permit process is managed via an employer-sponsored route, and candidates should not commence work on a visit visa.
