ExecuJet Middle East Seeks PIC/Lead Commander for Dassault Falcon 7X in Dubai
Why It MattersBusiness aviation operators in the Gulf continue competing for type-rated widebody-cabin captains by requiring relocation rather than commuting contracts to secure command-ready crew.
What happened
ExecuJet Middle East is recruiting a PIC/Lead Commander for the Dassault Falcon 7X, based in Dubai, UAE, within the company's Flight Operations division. The role requires relocation to Dubai and is not offered as a commuting contract.
Candidates must hold a type rating on the Falcon 7X and meet minimum flight experience of 4,000 total hours and 1,000 hours as pilot-in-command. A background in corporate or business aviation is preferred, and fluency in written and spoken English is required, with additional languages considered an advantage.
Responsibilities listed include overall command of the aircraft in accordance with ExecuJet Middle East operations manuals and applicable civil aviation regulations, coordination with passengers or aircraft owners on operational issues, ensuring airworthiness and correct paperwork prior to departure, maintaining crew standards, and reporting abnormalities or incidents through the appropriate channels. The captain holds ultimate responsibility for all decisions made on board. The vacancy was published on 21 August 2026.
Industry impact & what to watch
A single command vacancy for a specific widebody-cabin type is a routine staffing action, but it reflects how narrow the qualified pool is for aircraft like the Falcon 7X, where a type rating plus 4,000 total hours and 1,000 PIC hours are baseline entry requirements rather than differentiators.
Operators in the region typically fill these roles by requiring full relocation rather than commuting rosters, which shortens response times for owner or charter tasking but narrows the applicant pool to pilots willing to move to Dubai. The preference for a corporate or business aviation background, alongside English fluency, further limits candidates to those already inside the same operating environment.
Whether ExecuJet Middle East fills the seat with an internal upgrade or an external hire, and how quickly, will show whether the local pilot market for this type is tight enough to slow crew availability for Falcon 7X operations based in Dubai.
