The Middle East is fast becoming a strategic hub for global aviation. It invests billions in its aviation sector and new infrastructure to attract trade and tourism.  

Airbus and Boeing forecast that over 3,000 new single-aisle and widebody aircraft will be needed in the Middle East over the next 20 years. These forecasts generate huge demand for pilots, and most Middle Eastern carriers are already fiercely competing for pilot talent. These airlines also invest heavily in their respective cadet pilot programs, and some strategically establish their own flight training schools.

If you're an aspiring aviator interested in a career in the Middle East, search the cadet pilot programs below that are currently accepting applications.