Emirates Group launches global hiring campaign to fill 17,300 jobs

Emirates Group has launched a global talent drive to support expansion, with plans to hire 17,300 people across 350 different roles this year.

Recruits are being sought across Emirates airline and the dnata ground-handling unit, from cabin crew, pilots and engineers to IT, human resources and finance roles.

The company, which already has a 121,000-strong workforce, will host open days and other recruitment events across 150 cities including the UAE, The National reports.

Emirates airline posted its third consecutive year of record profits last year, with a post-tax profit of AED19.1billion ($5.2 billion) for the year ended in March.

It paid out a generous 22-week bonus to eligible employees following the result.