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Flydubai’s Indian Captain Smit Machhar Earns Millions; A Look at the Mumbai Pilot’s Experience and the Company’s Attractive Package
Mumbai: Indian Captain Smit Machhar has garnered global attention following an attack on a Flydubai flight en route from Dubai to Israel. This experienced pilot, a resident of Mumbai, saved the lives of hundreds of passengers. In the wake of this incident, discussions have arisen not only about his bravery but also about the substantial salaries earned by Flydubai pilots.
Captain Smit Machhar has been serving as a captain in Flydubai’s Boeing 737 fleet since June 2022. Prior to this, he served with SpiceJet for over 11 years. He possesses over 9,750 hours of flying experience.
What exactly happened on the flight?
It is alleged that during the flight (FZ1073) from Dubai to Tel Aviv, the co-pilot attacked Captain Machhar with a knife and attempted to crash the aircraft. Despite being injured, Captain Machhar managed to open the cockpit door, and passengers along with crew members subdued the attacker. The aircraft had dropped approximately 14,300 feet in altitude within a few seconds. Subsequently, the plane landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. An investigation into the incident is underway, and the motive behind the attack remains unclear.
How much does a Flydubai captain earn?
According to official information from Flydubai, a captain receives a monthly income of 50,235 UAE Dirhams, comprising basic salary, housing allowance, and transportation allowance. Additionally, they receive a variable flying pay of 16,310 Dirhams based on an average of 70 flying hours. Thus, the average monthly package stood at approximately 66,545 UAE Dirhams.
Based on the exchange rate as of October 1, 2026 (1 Dirham ? ?26.13), this package amounted to roughly ?17.39 lakh per month and ?2.09 crore per year. However, this figure is based on the standard salary structure for Captains announced by the company; there is no official information regarding Smit Machhar's exact personal salary.
First Officer's Salary
A First Officer receives a monthly sum of 37,000 Dirhams (comprising basic salary and allowances) plus 11,410 Dirhams in flying pay. The total average monthly package is approximately 48,410 Dirhams (around ?12.64 lakh).
Additional Benefits
In addition to their salary, Flydubai pilots receive various benefits such as medical insurance, educational assistance, end-of-service benefits, 42 days of paid annual leave, discounted tickets for family and friends, annual leave tickets, and pilot income protection.
Captain Smit Machhar’s bravery saved the lives of passengers, and now, alongside his professional success, the lucrative compensation packages offered to pilots in Dubai are also being discussed.
Mumbai: Indian Captain Smit Machhar has garnered global attention following an attack on a Flydubai flight en route from Dubai to Israel. This experienced pilot, a resident of Mumbai, saved the lives of hundreds of passengers. In the wake of this incident, discussions have arisen not only about his bravery but also about the substantial salaries earned by Flydubai pilots.
Captain Smit Machhar has been serving as a captain in Flydubai’s Boeing 737 fleet since June 2022. Prior to this, he served with SpiceJet for over 11 years. He possesses over 9,750 hours of flying experience.
What exactly happened on the flight?
It is alleged that during the flight (FZ1073) from Dubai to Tel Aviv, the co-pilot attacked Captain Machhar with a knife and attempted to crash the aircraft. Despite being injured, Captain Machhar managed to open the cockpit door, and passengers along with crew members subdued the attacker. The aircraft had dropped approximately 14,300 feet in altitude within a few seconds. Subsequently, the plane landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. An investigation into the incident is underway, and the motive behind the attack remains unclear.
How much does a Flydubai captain earn?
According to official information from Flydubai, a captain receives a monthly income of 50,235 UAE Dirhams, comprising basic salary, housing allowance, and transportation allowance. Additionally, they receive a variable flying pay of 16,310 Dirhams based on an average of 70 flying hours. Thus, the average monthly package stood at approximately 66,545 UAE Dirhams.
Based on the exchange rate as of October 1, 2026 (1 Dirham ? ?26.13), this package amounted to roughly ?17.39 lakh per month and ?2.09 crore per year. However, this figure is based on the standard salary structure for Captains announced by the company; there is no official information regarding Smit Machhar's exact personal salary.
First Officer's Salary
A First Officer receives a monthly sum of 37,000 Dirhams (comprising basic salary and allowances) plus 11,410 Dirhams in flying pay. The total average monthly package is approximately 48,410 Dirhams (around ?12.64 lakh).
Additional Benefits
In addition to their salary, Flydubai pilots receive various benefits such as medical insurance, educational assistance, end-of-service benefits, 42 days of paid annual leave, discounted tickets for family and friends, annual leave tickets, and pilot income protection.
Captain Smit Machhar’s bravery saved the lives of passengers, and now, alongside his professional success, the lucrative compensation packages offered to pilots in Dubai are also being discussed.
Captain Smit Machhar has been serving as a captain in Flydubai’s Boeing 737 fleet since June 2022. Prior to this, he served with SpiceJet for over 11 years. He possesses over 9,750 hours of flying experience.
What exactly happened on the flight?
It is alleged that during the flight (FZ1073) from Dubai to Tel Aviv, the co-pilot attacked Captain Machhar with a knife and attempted to crash the aircraft. Despite being injured, Captain Machhar managed to open the cockpit door, and passengers along with crew members subdued the attacker. The aircraft had dropped approximately 14,300 feet in altitude within a few seconds. Subsequently, the plane landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. An investigation into the incident is underway, and the motive behind the attack remains unclear.
How much does a Flydubai captain earn?
According to official information from Flydubai, a captain receives a monthly income of 50,235 UAE Dirhams, comprising basic salary, housing allowance, and transportation allowance. Additionally, they receive a variable flying pay of 16,310 Dirhams based on an average of 70 flying hours. Thus, the average monthly package stood at approximately 66,545 UAE Dirhams.
Based on the exchange rate as of October 1, 2026 (1 Dirham ? ?26.13), this package amounted to roughly ?17.39 lakh per month and ?2.09 crore per year. However, this figure is based on the standard salary structure for Captains announced by the company; there is no official information regarding Smit Machhar's exact personal salary.
First Officer's Salary
A First Officer receives a monthly sum of 37,000 Dirhams (comprising basic salary and allowances) plus 11,410 Dirhams in flying pay. The total average monthly package is approximately 48,410 Dirhams (around ?12.64 lakh).
Additional Benefits
In addition to their salary, Flydubai pilots receive various benefits such as medical insurance, educational assistance, end-of-service benefits, 42 days of paid annual leave, discounted tickets for family and friends, annual leave tickets, and pilot income protection.
Captain Smit Machhar’s bravery saved the lives of passengers, and now, alongside his professional success, the lucrative compensation packages offered to pilots in Dubai are also being discussed.
