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Pilot Selection Specialist - Emirates

Date Posted:Jan 28, 2022

Job Detail

  • Location:
    Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Company:
  • Type:
    Full Time
  • Career Level:
    Experienced Professional
  • Experience:
    10 Year
  • Gender:
    No Preference
  • Degree:
    License
  • Apply Before:
    Feb 07, 2022

Job Description

To represent flight operations in the activity of pilot selection by providing specialized aviation knowledge and evaluative input into the selection process for the recruitment of high quality Flight Crew to meet the operational needs of the organisation. This will be achieved through drawing on previous experience as a Commercial Airline Pilot to lead candidate evaluation and ensure a consistent quality outcome whilst protecting the integrity of the Emirates recruitment process and the quality of Flight Crew recruited.

 Job Outline:

  • Conduct Assessment Centre activities to assess the behavioural competencies of candidates for Flight Crew as well as their 'cultural fit' for Emirates Group.
  • Conduct competency-based behavioural interviews for Direct Entry Captains, Accelerated Command and First Officers in accordance with the company framework and established principles and practices. Ensure the integrity of the interview and that all candidates are considered fairly and equitably taking into account cross-cultural issues, sensitivities and biases.
  • Fully represent the interests of the Flight Operations Department at the Final Wash up Session to ensure that all recommended candidates meet the department specific requirements for Direct Entry Captain, Accelerated Command and First Officers in collaboration with all stakeholders. Where disagreements arise, utilise negotiation strategies and take into account the views and concerns of contributors whilst balancing those with the need for fairness, process integrity and business requirements.
  • Short-list on-line Pilot applicants through utilisation of technical knowledge and scoring matrices / guidelines.
  • Ensure licenses, logbooks, and other documents required for the purpose of the job as flight crew of candidates are thoroughly checked to ensure they are accurate and bona fide both at the selection and joining stages.\
  • Liaise with Flight Training regards simulator assessments and scheduling requirements.
  • Support the Pilot Selection Manager (PSM), and in his/her absence the Recruitment Manager - Flight Operations (HRM-FO), to ensure responsibilities are met within the selection and recruitment process.
  • Conduct overseas Pre-Screening Programmes (PSP) as requested by the PSM as well as support/participate in overseas road shows and job fairs as requested by the HRM-FO and/or the PSM
  • Continually work with the HR/Recruitment team to improve the process of selection and induction of newly appointed pilots

Qualifications & Experience

  • Post Graduate Diploma (12+4 or equivalent)
  • Flight Operations.Other : 10+ Years

Knowlwdge/ Skills;

  • A higher tertiary qualification would be an advantage.
  • Must have held, or currently hold an ATPL, and have operated as either a First Officer or (preferably) an Aircraft Captain flying internationally within a commercial airline operation.
  • A minimum airline experience, specifically in Flight Operations preferred
  • Must be systems literate and have a knowledge of databases. MS Office and internet technology, ideally with familiarity with e-Recruitment solutions. Ideally have Flight Crew competency based assessment experience and previous involvement as both an Interviewer and an Observer within structured assessment centre processes.

Salary & Benefits

Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers

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Company Overview

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Emirates (Arabic: طَيَران الإمارات‎ DMG: Ṭayarān Al-Imārāt) is an international airline. It is the largest airline in, and also the flag carrier of, the United Arab Emirates. Based in Garhoud, Dubai, the airline is a subsidiary of The Emirates Group,... Read More

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