Aviation Jobs Emirates

[Raptor8]

Converting

Does anyone have any information on aviation related job's in UAE, local companies to contact etc? SAR ? Tourism ? etc?
Pilot Jobs, Rotary OR Fixed-Wing ? ? I'd even consider starting as crew/ground crew just to get some cash flow while looking for a flying job. And whats required on converting an Australian CPL(H) and CPL(A) to a UAE licence?
Despirately need any information from anyone who can help.... as i shall be moving there very soon.

Hi there Jetflite,

Converting

a) You will have you ensure that your license and medical is valid.
b) Join any of the following academy/school/aeroclub.
i. Horizon Academy (Helicopter / Fixed Wing) Al Ain International Airport
ii. Emirates Flying School (Fixed Wing) Dubai International Airport
iii. Fujeirah Aviation Academy (Fixed Wing) Fujeirah International Airport
iv. Umm Al Quwain Aeroclub (Fixed Wing) Umm Al Quwain Airfield
They should be able to help you prepare for the airlaw examination mentioned in (C)
c) For a CPL (A) / CPL (H) you will have to sit the UAE GCAA Professional Flight Crew AirLaw Examination. You can refer to the UAE GCAA website www.gcaa.ae . Follow this link http://www.gcaa.ae/Admin/Content/Fil...XAMINATION.pdf
This will help you see what you would need to study to pass this exam. It has been known to be quite difficult
d) Once you sucessfully pass this exam you can start flying to get into proficiency. The number of flights that you do depend on individual flight school/academy/aeroclub procedures as well as your proficiency on types. During this training you will be evaluated to ensure you are ready for an Operational Proficiency Check which will be the basis for the conversion of your foreign license. (The flights that you do will also be used to ensure compliance with the UAE Licensing requirements for the particular license sought)
e) After sucessfully passing the conversion flight check (as in d above). Your documents will be sent to the UAE GCAA for license issue. It will cost 1460 Dhs for the license issue.
This process of license issue has been known to last one month
f) The costs for the flights above vary according to the different places you go to.


Jobs in Aviation

Dubai is a nice place to fly, however the biggest factor in finding a job would be to make sure you have the minimum time / type ratings for the various companies in and around town.
How much time and on what types are you rated on.

Have a look at the websites of the following airlines

Emirates Airlines
Air Arabia
Etihad Airways
Elitejets
Eastern Skyjets
Falcon Express Cargo Airlines

See if you meet their minimum requirements and you are on your way......

Hope that all this information helps you in your future travels to Dubai / United Arab Emirates.

Fly safe !
Raptor8