Air Arabia Expands Hiring Drive For Pilots, Cabin Crew, Engineers & Ground Staff

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s leading low-cost carrier, has launched a major recruitment drive to fill hundreds of positions across its network, including flight deck, cabin crew, engineering, and corporate roles. The airline’s expansion follows a strong financial performance and fleet growth, reflecting its plans to strengthen regional connectivity and operational capacity.

Air Arabia recorded a net profit of AED 656 million in Q3 2025, marking a 16 per cent year-on-year increase. The Sharjah-based carrier currently operates 88 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft and continues to expand its fleet to meet rising travel demand across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.

Pilot Recruitment

Air Arabia is recruiting Captains and First Officers for its hubs in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, and Karachi, Pakistan (Fly Jinnah). Both roles are offered on a 15-month fixed-term contract, with competitive salary packages and allowances.

Compensation details (Pakistan-based examples):

• During training:
  
  • First Officers – around AED 12,800 per month
    
  • Captains – around AED 22,000 per month
    
• After line check (up to 60 flight hours per month):
  
  • First Officers – approximately AED 20,199 per month
    
  • Captains – approximately AED 33,800 per month
    
• Additional benefits include daily per diem (~AED 184/day), accommodation, ground transport, travel allowances, uniform and laundry services, and 30 days of annual leave.
  

Requirements:

• Captains: Minimum 4,000–5,000 total flying hours, with at least 800 hours as Pilot-in-Command on the A320.
  
• First Officers: Minimum 500–750 hours on the A320.
  
• Valid ATPL, Class 1 medical certificate, and current A320 type rating.
  
• Age limit: Up to 59 years for Captains and 50 years for First Officers.
  

Cabin Crew Recruitment

Air Arabia is also conducting extensive cabin crew recruitment drives across multiple countries including Sharjah (UAE), Dammam (KSA), Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Prague (Czech Republic), and Colombo (Sri Lanka)  to support its expanding flight network.

Eligibility criteria:

• Age: 18–29 years for fresh candidates; up to 33 years for experienced crew.
  
• Minimum height: 160 cm for females, 170 cm for males.
  
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; a diploma in Travel & Tourism is an advantage.
  
• Language proficiency: Fluent in English; Arabic or additional languages preferred.
  
• Must be physically fit, with no visible tattoos while in uniform.
  

Selected cabin crew members will undergo comprehensive safety, service, and onboard sales training. The airline emphasizes a professional yet customer-focused culture, consistent with its brand promise of “Where Next?”.

Engineering, Technical, and Corporate Positions

Roles include:

• Aircraft Engineers (B1/B2), CAT A Technicians, Composite Specialists, Sheet Metal Technicians, and Quality Assurance Inspectors.
  
• Flight Operations Officers, OCC Duty Managers, Ground Operations Coordinators, and Sales Executives in commercial and administrative functions.
  

These positions span Air Arabia’s operational bases in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Casablanca, and Dammam, offering diverse opportunities for aviation professionals across the group’s subsidiaries Air Arabia UAE, Air Arabia Egypt, Air Arabia Maroc, and Fly Jinnah (Pakistan).

Application Process

Candidates can apply directly through Air Arabia’s official careers portal  careers.airarabia.com where all active job listings are updated regularly. For in-person opportunities, the airline is organizing recruitment events across the region.

Applicants are advised to prepare updated résumés, relevant certifications, and documentation demonstrating compliance with the eligibility requirements for their chosen role.

The airline continues to expand its fleet and route network, positioning itself to capture increasing travel demand, particularly in budget and regional markets.