By Rafiq Vayani
DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced a strategic agreement with LinkedIn to support its ongoing recruitment drive and training and development programmes over the coming years.
The agreement to adopt LinkedIn’s Talent Enterprise Program for Hiring & Learning reflects the carrier’s efforts to attract and retain highly skilled talent, as well as its commitment to supporting Dubai’s growing aviation hub and the UAE’s aviation industry. The collaboration with LinkedIn provides flydubai with vast access to learning and hiring tools, along with valuable talent insights.
The signing ceremony was attended by Nasser Binkherbash, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at flydubai, and Rabih Haidar, Head of LinkedIn MENA – Talent Solutions.
Commenting on the agreement, Nasser Binkherbash, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at flydubai, said: “flydubai is committed to investing in the latest technologies and innovative solutions and we are pleased to have partnered up with LinkedIn. This partnership will support our ongoing recruitment drives and training capabilities as we expand the flydubai workforce over the coming years.”
“Our workforce is integral to realising flydubai’s growth trajectory and the expansion of our inhouse capabilities. We look forward to attracting more talent to join our growing team and choose Dubai as their home. Our ethos aligns with the UAE’s vision, which fosters a sense of community and creates a more inclusive and equitable workplace,” added Binkherbash.
Rabih Haidar, Head of LinkedIn MENA – Talent Solutions, said: “we are proud to partner with flydubai to support its ambitious growth plans by providing cutting-edge hiring and learning solutions. This collaboration will enable flydubai to attract top talent, enhance workforce capabilities and drive innovation in the aviation sector. Together, we are committed to fostering a skilled and dynamic workforce that contributes to Dubai’s position as a leading global aviation hub.”
LinkedIn’s Talent Enterprise Program provides access to a global network as well as advanced tools that will streamline recruitment efforts, reaching a broader range of candidates across multiple industries. flydubai employees can also benefit from access to LinkedIn’s Learning which offers strategies for talent development and high-quality professional courses, designed to upskill employees.
Since 2009, flydubai has grown its workforce of more than 6,000 employees representing 140 nationalities. The carrier has continued to invest in its inhouse capabilities and further develop its training programmes including the UAE Cadet Programme, Engineering Apprenticeship and various UAE National Development programmes.
Moreover, flydubai remains dedicated to encouraging the career development of young UAE nationals, offering work placement and apprenticeship opportunities in various departments including inflight operations, engineering, operations as well as various office-based roles.
All the latest career opportunities at flydubai are available on our career’s website at careers.flydubai.com.
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