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Founded
2017
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Accreditations
EASA · GCAA
Programs
4
Languages
English
Delivery
On-site
About the academy
Established at Dubai South in 2017 as the largest purpose-built ab initio training facility in the world, the academy operates a fleet of 36 Cirrus SR22 G6 and Embraer Phenom 100EV jets across 84,000m² of campus.
Cadets train across a residential campus with on-site accommodation, 5 full-flight simulators, and direct apron access. The program is GCAA approved and aligns with EASA syllabi.
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Placement rate
Programs offered
4 active
Ab initio · Pilot
Integrated ATPL — Airline Transport Pilot License
EASA + GCAA ATPL(A) frozen
Duration
21 months
Tuition
USD 168000
Alumni stories
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The sim hours and apron access made the line transition almost invisible. I felt prepared from day one.
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Layan A.
First Officer · Etihad Airways · Class of 2023
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The instructor-to-cadet ratio is the lowest I'd seen on any campus tour. Real attention to every detail.
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Omar B.
Cadet · Emirates · Class of 2024
Frequently asked
What's the minimum age requirement?
Cadets must be 17.5 years old at the start of training and 18 by the time of first solo.
Do you accept international students?
Yes — the academy admits cadets from any nationality and provides residence permit support.
Are scholarships available?
Partial scholarships are available through Emirates Group sponsorship for UAE nationals and select GCC partners.
What happens after I graduate?
92% of cadets transition directly to Emirates Airline as Second Officers within 6 months of completion.
Contact & location
Nearest airport: 15 min from Al Maktoum International
Phone: +971 4 808 2000
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