DUBAI- Emirates Airline (EK) is bringing its global aircraft engineering recruitment drive to India with dedicated roadshows in Mumbai (BOM) and Kolkata (CCU) from 18 to 26 February 2026. The roles are based in Dubai (DXB), the airline’s operational and engineering hub.
The initiative targets experienced and aspiring aircraft technicians as part of a wider hiring plan that spans thousands of technical and specialist roles across the Emirates Group.
Emirates Hiring Technicians in India
Emirates is hosting in-person information sessions to engage directly with India’s aviation talent pool, one of the fastest-growing in the world. The roadshows form part of a broader recruitment plan to onboard 17,300 professionals across 350 roles during the current financial year.
At these sessions, candidates can interact with Emirates recruiters, engineers, and managers to understand role requirements, salary structures, benefits, and long-term career growth. Registration is mandatory and available through the Emirates Group engineering careers portal.
Aircraft technicians at Emirates support maintenance activities on both Emirates-operated and third-party aircraft. The role involves working under the supervision of licensed aircraft engineers across line and base maintenance tasks.
Candidates must hold an approved apprenticeship in commercial aircraft maintenance or an equivalent qualification, along with a minimum of five years of relevant experience. The position offers exposure to the world’s largest fleet of widebody aircraft, including Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 types.
Investment in Dubai World Central Engineering Facility
Emirates is investing USD 950 million in a new ultra-modern engineering facility at Dubai World Central. Construction of Phase 1 began in 2024, with completion expected by 2027.
Spanning one million square metres, the facility is designed to support Emirates’ fleet and operational needs into the 2040s.
It will handle a full range of services, including routine and heavy maintenance, engine repair and testing, bespoke paint work, cabin interior fit-outs, and aircraft conversions. The site will also serve as a regional centre of excellence for commercial aviation engineering.
Salary, Benefits, and Lifestyle
Emirates offers a competitive tax-free salary, profit share eligibility, comprehensive medical and life insurance, and education allowances. Employees also receive concessional cargo rates and discounted flight tickets for themselves, family, and friends.
Additional benefits include access to the Emirates Platinum Card, providing discounts across retail, hospitality, healthcare, and lifestyle services worldwide.
Based in Dubai, employees live in a multicultural city known for safety, infrastructure, and a high quality of life.
Emirates and India: A Long-Standing Relationship
Emirates began operations in India in 1985 with flights from Dubai to Delhi and Mumbai. Today, the airline serves nine Indian cities, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Thiruvananthapuram.
The India roadshows reflect Emirates’ continued investment in the market, not only through network growth but also by integrating Indian professionals into its global technical workforce.
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