flydubai is recruiting Boeing 737 First Officers based in Dubai, offering tax-free salaries, housing allowance, and rapid upgrade opportunities driven by ongoing fleet expansion. First Officers earn approximately AED 49,975 per month including flight pay, with additional per diems and staff travel benefits. The airline accepts both type-rated and non-type-rated pilots meeting experience requirements and operates a growing 737 MAX fleet, with Boeing 787 aircraft planned for future long-haul operations. flydubai is considered a strong Middle East entry point with relatively fast command progression and expanding network opportunities.

Salary — First Officer

Basic salary: AED 18,565

Housing allowance: AED 16,750

Transport allowance: AED 3,250

Base monthly:

AED 38,565

Flight pay (~70 hrs):

AED 11,410

Average monthly:

AED 49,975 tax free

Per diem:

~163 AED per duty

Pension / End of Service

Employee contribution:

5% basic salary

Company contribution:

Investment fund

End of service benefits

Roster / Lifestyle

Roster published monthly

42 days leave per year

Short/medium haul network

~130 destinations

Staff Travel

Unlimited ID tickets

Family tickets

Friend tickets

Interline agreements

Upgrade Time

Typical:

3–5 years

Fast upgrade potential

Rapid expansion

Recruitment Process

Day 1:

Aptitude test

Simulator assessment

Day 2:

HR interview

Panel interview

Medical

Contract Type

UAE contract

Tax free salary

Housing allowance included

Best For

✔ Fast upgrade potential

✔ Tax free salary

✔ 737 MAX fleet

✔ Dubai lifestyle

✔ Medium haul flying

Not Ideal For

✖ 737 focused only

✖ Busy roster

✖ Not widebody initially