Dubai's Emirates Group announced Tuesday on that it plans to hire 17,300 people—the population of a mid-sized town—across a number of companies, including dnata and Emirates Airline, in the current fiscal year.

According to the firm, hundreds of personnel are needed in a variety of roles, such as engineers, pilots, cabin crew, commercial and sales teams, IT, HR, finance, ground operations, catering, and customer support.

With over 41,000 skilled professionals on board since 2022, including almost 27,000 in various operational roles, the Group currently employs 121,000 people.

In 150 cities, the Group said that it would hold over 2,100 open days and other talent acquisition events to find the top engineers, pilots, IT specialists, and talent for cabin crew positions. Events held in Dubai to interact with UAE nationals and recent grads are also included.

Dnata alone is seeking to hire around 4,000 experts in ground handling, catering, and cargo.

"To support our audacious goals, reshape aviation's future, and uphold our dedication and culture of innovation and quality, we are looking for top talent.

The Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline & Group, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, said, "This is an opportunity for bright and talented people to play a fantastic role in our future, our strategy, and our growth story."

Over 3.7 million applications

As an employer of choice and a top talent magnet, Emirates Group reported that it received over 3.7 million applications for positions across all of its brands and departments.

Candidates were drawn to the company by its well-known training, development, and recognition programs, as well as its tax-free salary, people-first approach, global reputation, and brand power.

Along with an alluring salary, the Emirates Group offers a plethora of benefits, such as profit-sharing eligibility; full medical and life insurance coverage; a variety of travel perks, such as membership cards that grant discounts at hundreds of retail, hospitality, and lifestyle establishments; and flight tickets, including annual leave, service-related, and discounted ones for oneself, family, and friends.