Campus
Future pilots enjoy the ideal balance between life and study at our integrated facility, located in proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai South.
The main building features 36 interactive classrooms equipped with software designed by Boeing specifically for Emirates Flight Training Academy, while our flight operations centre provides cadets with complete hands-on training with the latest equipment and technology. And at the end of the day, you can relax in the privacy of your studio apartment or join the community at the pool, gym or recreation room.
One of the fastest growing cities in the world, Dubai is the place where the future meets traditional Middle Eastern values. With world-class infrastructure and facilities, Dubai constantly strives to be at the cutting edge of technology, hospitality and commerce. As a student at Emirates Flight Training Academy, you’ll be inspired by the dynamic spirit of the city.
Our location near Al Maktoum International Airport is the ideal environment for the Academy’s unique features. These include a private air traffic control tower, dedicated runway and 100-metre wide taxiway, as well as our own maintenance hangar and firefighting facilities.
Safe, cosmopolitan and packed with entertainment, Dubai is also the perfect place to enjoy your leisure time. There are diverse restaurants, pristine beaches, watersports in the Arabian Gulf, not to mention the world’s largest malls and exciting theme parks.
We’ve created a vibrant community for you, so you can make the most of every minute because we want you to enjoy your time at the Academy. You’ll find all the facilities you need on campus, whether to run errands or meet with friends.
Life at Emirates Flight Training Academy is fulfilling in and out of training. Study and recreation are seamlessly connected, with the Residential Halls just a few steps away from the Academy. You can enjoy a spacious, modern studio apartment:
Have complete control over your room's temperature
Start your day with coffee or have a light snack between classes in your studio's mini kitchen
Connect to the world with Wi-Fi in every studio
Enjoy a spacious studio apartment with a double bed, comfortable living and dining area, en-suite bathroom and study area
Make the most of your leisure time with the variety of recreational spaces at the Residential Halls. You won’t have to go far, whether you’re looking for a workout at the gym, an invigorating swim in the pool or a game to enjoy with friends.
Our dining hall can accommodate up to 250 people, serving up to 1,500 freshly prepared meals a day
Stay fit at our fully equipped gym or work out in our Crossfit and boxing studio
Refresh between classes in our outdoor swimming pool
Enjoy a friendly game or have a movie night with friends
Separate saunas for male and female students
Mosque
What you need is always within reach, with a laundry, mailing services, an ATM, mini mart and Costa Coffee located within the residence
Frequently asked questions
You’re welcome to visit our state-of-the-art facility to ask questions and have a tour. We operate tours on Monday and Wednesday of each week at 11:00am. Please email us to make an appointment: InternationalSelection@emirates.com
The Emirates Flight Training Academy ATPL course duration is approximately 104 weeks and is divided into a theoretical knowledge course and practical flying.
You can submit an online application at any time from your home country. If you meet the Emirates Flight Training Academy eligibility criteria, you will be invited to complete an online pre-screening process. Successful applicants will then be invited to attend the final assessment stage in Dubai. If successful, you will be contacted by one of the Selection team and advised on a timeframe of the course dates, subject to availability at that time. In case of any delays by either party, your file will remain valid for 12 months.
- You must be between 17 and 26 years old
- You need to be at least 160cm in height and medically fit
- You must have completed secondary education (high school up to Grade 12) with passes in English, maths and physics. Any results of higher education may be taken into consideration on a case by case basis.
- Your English language proficiency must meet or exceed TOEFL 510 with good command of written and spoken English.
- International applicants: You have to be eligible for a UAE student visa and should be able to sponsor your training.
- UAE national applicants: You should hold a valid UAE passport, Khulasat Al Qaid and must have completed the military service (exemption letter is acceptable for the only son)
The course training fee is USD 181,650 including 5% VAT.
