Air Arabia hiring pilots and cabin crew: Salary, perks, and how to apply

Sharjah: Air Arabia, the region’s largest low-cost carrier, continues to expand its presence across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe, now serving over 200 routes from six hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan.

Following a Q3 2025 net profit of Dh656 million, up 16% year-on-year, the airline has added 12 new routes and grown its fleet to 88 Airbus A320/A321 aircraft, with further deliveries expected by year-end.

To support this growth, Air Arabia has launched a major recruitment drive, seeking A320 pilots, cabin crew, and technical professionals across the UAE, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, offering competitive salaries, benefits, and international career opportunities in a dynamic, fast-growing airline.

Now Hiring: Pilots across Saudi Arabia UAE and Pakistan  

Air Arabia PJSC (Fly Jinnah – Pakistan) and Air Arabia DMM LLC – KSA are seeking experienced Captains and First Officers on fixed-term contracts. Opportunities are open to qualified Saudi nationals, GCC-based candidates, and Pakistan/UAE-based pilots.

Roles & Locations:

• First Officer – Fly Jinnah, Karachi, Pakistan (15-month fixed-term)

• Captain – Fly Jinnah, Karachi, Pakistan (15-month fixed-term)

• A320 Captain – Dammam, KSA

• A320 First Officer – Dammam, KSA

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate scheduled flights safely and efficiently, prioritising passenger comfort

• Lead and support flight and cabin crew; handle emergencies, safety, and security

• Ensure compliance with operational manuals, airline policies, and aviation regulations

Experience and qualifications:

Captains: 4,000–5,000 flight hours (800+ PIC on A320 for KSA), ATPL, Class 1 medical, type rating

First Officers: 500–750 flight hours on A320, ATPL preferred, Class 1 medical, type rating

• Safety, emergency response, and CRM training advantageous; low-cost airline experience preferred

• English proficiency required; age limits: FO 50 / Captain 59 (KSA)

Contract and benefits – Fly Jinnah, Pakistan:

• Training (3 months): FO ~ Dh12,853 / Captain ~ Dh 22,000 + per diem

• Post-training (up to 60 block hours/month): FO ~ Dh 20,199 / Captain ~ Dh 33,800 + extra flying pay

• Per diem: ~Dh 184/day; accommodation, ground transport, travel, uniforms, laundry included

• Annual leave: 30 days/year, combined with rostered OFF days to ensure minimum 7 consecutive days/month

Contract and benefits – Dammam, Saud Arabia:

• Compliant with GACA regulations, including technical, psychometric, and medical assessments

• Full training in safety and emergency response

• Access to airline perks and professional development opportunities

Air Arabia offers competitive pay, benefits, and exposure to low-cost airline operations across Pakistan, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

Fly with us: Cabin Crew openings across the Middle East & Asia

Air Arabia is hiring Cabin Crew for its Sharjah Hub, with recruitment drives in UAE, KSA, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Czech Republic, and Sri Lanka. Successful candidates will serve as airline ambassadors, ensuring passenger safety, delivering excellent service, and achieving onboard sales targets.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-flight checks, safety demonstrations, and administer first aid if needed

• Assist passengers, manage cabin operations, and deliver inflight service

• Promote onboard products and ensure compliance with airline policies

Requirements:

• Diploma or Higher Secondary Certificate; fresh graduates welcome

• Fluent in English; Arabic preferred for Sharjah Hub

• Age: 18–29 for non-experienced crew (21–29 for Dammam Hub), up to 33 for experienced

• Height: Female 160 cm / Male 170 cm; physically fit, able to swim, clear skin

Recruitment drives schedule:

• Sharjah Hub, UAE – General recruitment

• Tashkent, Uzbekistan – Recruitment for Sharjah-based roles; venue details 2–3 days prior

• Prague, Czech Republic – Sharjah-based roles; venue details 2–3 days prior

• Dammam Hub, Saudi Arabia – Hilton Al Khobar; age 21–29 for non-experienced, max 33 for experienced

• Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Dammam-based roles; venue details 2–3 days prior

• Colombo, Sri Lanka – Sharjah-based roles; venue details shared closer to the date

Why join Air Arabia Cabin Crew:

• Work with a dynamic, international team

• Structured recruitment process with support for fresh graduates

• Gain global exposure through Sharjah-based operations

Engineering and technical careers

Air Arabia is hiring across technical and engineering roles, including:

• Composite Engineer

• Sheet Metal Engineer/Technician

• B1/B2 Certifying Engineers

• Aircraft Technician

• Technical Trainer

• Tailor (Base Maintenance)

• CAT A Technician

Locations: Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Morocco

Operations and quality roles

• Quality Assurance Engineer

• Head/Manager of Ground Operations

• Liaison Officer

• Flight Operations Officer

• OCC Duty Manager

• Repairs Controller

Locations: Sharjah, Dammam, Morocco

Customer Service and Corporate Roles

• Customer Service Executive

• Travel, Finance Team Lead

• Sales Manager

• Call Center Agent

• Senior Analyst – Taxation

Locations: Pune, Bengaluru, Manama

Air Arabia offers career growth, competitive packages, and international exposure across pilots, cabin crew, engineering, and corporate functions. Candidates are encouraged to apply through official recruitment portals or attend scheduled recruitment drives.