Flydubai’s Tribute to Emirati Women in Command

Flydubai has seen its Emirati women workforce almost triple since August 2022. This upward trend represents a fundamental change in the aviation industry’s gender dynamics. The airline celebrated this achievement during Emirati Women’s Day, which recognizes women who have become pillars of the growing workforce. In fact, this progress mirrors the UAE’s aviation sector evolution, where women make up 38% of the Emirates Group’s Emirati workforce.

Flydubai’s journey began in 2009, and the airline has served more than 120 million passengers. The company now operates a fleet of 93 aircraft that connects over 135 destinations. The airline’s operational success runs parallel to its commitment to gender diversity in recruitment and leadership development. The Emirates Group now features more than 200 Emirati women in leadership roles. Flydubai continues to revolutionize the industry by offering specialized training and career advancement opportunities to female aviation professionals.

Flydubai celebrates Emirati Women’s Day with record female growth

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Flydubai celebrated this year’s Emirati Women’s Day with special events that showcased the remarkable progress of its female professionals. The airline has seen exceptional growth in female representation across departments, especially among Emirati nationals.

“Our commitment to empowering Emirati women goes beyond mere numbers,” explains Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai. “We are creating a sustainable ecosystem where female aviation professionals can thrive at every level of our organization.”

The airline held a recognition ceremony at its headquarters to acknowledge outstanding contributions from its female Emirati team members. Several trailblazing women who broke barriers in traditionally male-dominated roles took center stage, including those in aviation engineering, flight operations, and network planning.

The company launched expanded mentorship opportunities to boost the professional development of female Emirati staff. These programs connect rising talent with experienced industry veterans and create paths to senior leadership positions.

“The progress we’ve witnessed reflects the broader vision of UAE leadership regarding women’s empowerment,” notes Al Ghaith. “As we continue expanding our operations globally, the diverse points of view our female colleagues bring to decision-making processes have become increasingly valuable.”

The airline plans to reach out to local communities and inspire the next generation of female aviators through educational partnerships with schools and universities.

Flydubai expands leadership and training programs for Emirati women

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flydubai makes significant investments in professional development through detailed training initiatives that develop Emirati female talent in aviation disciplines of all types. The airline’s structured programs include a Cadet program, engineering apprentice program, and internships across departments.

The airline’s new Ab Initio Pilot Training program serves as the cornerstone of these initiatives. High school graduates who are at least 17 years old can become commercial airline pilots through an 18-24 month training trip. The program combines ground school instruction, simulator sessions, flight training and seamless integration into flydubai’s operations.

The airline’s Aircraft Maintenance – Apprentice Engineer Program gives motivated Emirati high school graduates specialized skills with sponsorship from flydubai’s Maintenance & Engineering department. Successful candidates can apply for a Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License after completing this fully-funded four-year program that blends theoretical and practical training.

“Emirati Women’s Day is a special occasion to celebrate the remarkable contribution of our colleagues who are an important pillar of the growing flydubai workforce,” stated Nasser Binkherbash, Senior Vice President of Human Resources. “We are proud to support their continued success as they evolve as leaders of the future.”

The airline’s Learning and Development team launched a workshop called “Discover – Empowering Women to Navigate Career, Life, and Wellbeing” that gives women tools to achieve professional and personal excellence.

Emirati women triple in Flydubai workforce since 2022

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“Empowered women empower communities, and Emirati women empower generations.” — Zuvees Editorial, Zuvees UAE Women’s Day Editorial Team

Emirati women have transformed flydubai’s workforce and now work in various departments from inflight operations to engineering and administrative roles. The airline reports that its Emirati women employees have almost tripled since August 2022. A significant 30% growth was recorded in 2025 compared to 2023.

UAE’s aviation sector shows similar progress with women making up 42% of the total workforce, approximately 27,000 employees. The General Civil Aviation Authority has boosted women’s representation in leadership roles to 19% overall in 2022. Technical specialties have reached 21%.

“This growth is proof of flydubai’s commitment to arranging with the UAE’s vision and the ongoing efforts to create more inclusive, equitable workplace and investing in highly skilled talent,” states an official airline communication.

Women’s participation in aviation has seen remarkable improvement, climbing from 46% in 2017 to 86% in 2022. Flydubai’s female workforce includes more than one-third of its 3,770 employees. The airline employs over 1,000 female cabin crew members and more than 30 women serve as captains and first officers.

The carrier strengthens its commitment to gender balance by supporting young Emirati women’s ambitions throughout the aviation ecosystem.

Flydubai shows proof of UAE aviation’s changing scene, where gender diversity drives industry growth. The airline’s Emirati women workforce has almost tripled since 2022. This remarkable growth shows how well their inclusive policies work. Women make valuable contributions in flight operations, engineering, and other departments. Their unique views improve the company’s decision-making process.

The UAE aviation sector welcomes this transformation. Female professionals now make up 42% of the total workforce. The Emirates Group alone has more than 200 Emirati women in leadership roles. This progress shows how well specialized training and mentorship programs work for female aviation professionals.

Emirati women have broken through historical barriers with their outstanding performance. They excel in programs like Ab Initio Pilot Training and Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice Engineer Program. These programs open doors to careers once dominated by men. The “Discover” workshops give women tools to achieve professional and personal excellence.

The airline’s goals match UAE’s national vision for gender balance. Ghaith Al Ghaith, flydubai’s Chief Executive Officer, believes enabling Emirati women creates more than just good numbers. It builds a lasting ecosystem where female aviation professionals succeed at every level. Flydubai now reaches 135 destinations globally. Emirati women will shape aviation’s future and inspire new generations of female aviators across the region.