Two Maldivian flydubai pilots are reportedly in UAE custody as authorities investigate their possible connections to the September 30 cockpit attack on flight FZ1073. Their identities, the grounds for their detention and any alleged role in the incident remain publicly undisclosed.
flydubai Pilot Salary
New Zealand has opened an investigation into the background of a flydubai (FZ) co-pilot accused of attempting to seize control of an Israel-bound passenger aircraft, expanding an international inquiry into the alleged cockpit attack.
Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami allegedly planned to crash FZ1073 into Ben Gurion Airport after taking control of the aircraft, but Captain Smit Machchhar and passengers stopped the attack.
A flydubai (FZ) passenger flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia and landed safely at Tabuk after an incident involving the pilots triggered multiple emergency signals during the journey.
In 2026, flydubai offers a strong pilot compensation package that is especially competitive within the Middle Eastern regional carrier market.
The core salary for flydubai cabin crew package (including housing and transportation allowances) starts at about AED 8,275 per month (equivalent to USD 2,250 per month).
FZ employs over 1,200 pilots to serve its wide list of destinations and here is a look at the salary and all the other benefits they are entitled to.