Dubai Airports launches Emirati graduate programme

Dubai Airports has launched a nation-wide graduate development programme aimed at attracting and developing the next generation of UAE national aviation professionals.

The year-long programme, which has been titled Masar (Arabic for “Path”), will offer eight Emirati graduates, selected through a stringent merit-based process, an opportunity to acquire skills and hands-on experience in fields as varied as airside operations, engineering services, terminal operations, group strategy, human resources and finance.

UAE nationals are playing an increasingly influential role in the success of Dubai Airports. According to 2011 staff statistics 37 percent of all employees in supervisory and management grades are UAE nationals, while 24 percent of the total employee base comprises Emiratis. Further some 60 percent of executive-level managers are Emirati.

“I endorse the approach we are taking by focusing on the development of UAE nationals at the management level to ensure a strong pipeline of talent is available to become our leaders of the future. I am equally pleased with the progress to date,” said HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai Airports.

In 2012, Masar will target graduates of Higher Colleges of Technology, Emirates Aviation College, American University of Dubai, The British University in Dubai and Dubai University, but qualifying national graduates from other universities can also apply.

Selected graduates will work through a year-long development schedule that will be industry-relevant and involve specialised training, external workshops and on-the-job training. Participants will be assessed quarterly and provided with timely feedback. At the end of the programme candidates may be selected for continued employment with Dubai Airports based on performance.

Candidates can apply for the programme by registering with Dubai Airports on the company’s website. Applications will be accepted until 19th March 2012.
 

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