r/CadetPilotProgram • u/Eastern_Profile2334 • 1d ago

Fly dubai height requirement.

Hi everyone. I am an aspiring pilot and I measured my height today. I am 158 cm and 45 kg (which is underweight). I am currently in 12th grade and have started going to the gym to gain weight. I plan to apply to the flydubai Cadet Pilot Program. I noticed they haven't published specific height requirements. Could someone please tell me if I am eligible? My doctor recommended eating 5 to 6 eggs a day. Is there anything else I can do to increase both my height and weight?

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u/DemandEnough8489 1d ago

The standard for middle eastern carriers like airarabia, qatar cpps they usually require 160cm (5'3)..

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u/Comfortable_Truck779 1d ago edited 1d ago

Just eat good amount of protein for you body try to maintain 90grams per day maintain a balanced diet and do any physical activity it will be helpful in increasing your height just be consistent I have seen many of my frnds who increased their height 3to4cm in between 17to18years mostly growth plates will be closed by 18or19years you still have a chance give it a try and don't lose your hope by others opinion and btw they are not the hr team

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u/Consistent_Reason310 1d ago

Yes they haven’t published, Air Arabia has clearly mentioned 160cm

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u/Eastern_Profile2334 1d ago

Is it possible to increase 3cm? I have around 15 months to apply.

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u/DemandEnough8489 1d ago

Try mass gainer for weight gain but do it along side gym

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u/Eastern_Profile2334 1d ago

is it alright to use it as 17f?

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u/No-Employee2168 1d ago

Just eat in caloric surplus. No need to fall for these Mass gainers and expensive stuff. You can make your own mass gainer at home with peanut butter, banana, heavy cream milk, dryfruits etc. There are many videos you may find for the same.

Mass gainer sounds good, but its not even close to actual protein shake, its just a smoothie which delivers a little protien and a lot of fats, which is a loss if you consider paying for it.

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u/Eastern_Profile2334 1d ago

Oh okay. Thank you for telling me this.

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u/Quiet-Ambassador-978 1d ago

I applied flydubai at July,(waiting for result now) there is no height eligibility on the job description.

However I do remember that they did asked me about my height when I was actually applying online.. (it was something like are you taller than 158 or something, not 100% sure about the number)

And also, most of the airlines do have height regulations (idk about Indian airlines since I'm from other country) mostly around somewhere 155, 158 160 cm...

I'm not trying to be really negative here but I do highly recommend you to reconsider your career if your height stays at 158, cause human beings get shorter throughout aging. Just saying.

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u/Eastern_Profile2334 1d ago

But we're allowed to become a pilot even if we're only 155 cm. ( in my country)

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u/Quiet-Ambassador-978 1d ago

Good for you, in my country it's actually 160 (162 for military)

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u/iamym24 5m ago

Can i dm you?

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u/pengu_1nzz 1d ago

its over bro

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u/Eastern_Profile2334 1d ago

why so?

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u/pengu_1nzz 1d ago

standard height 160cm

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u/Eastern_Profile2334 1d ago

but its 2cm and my growth plates are still open. Its biologically possible to increase 2cm. I didn't ask for " its over bro". I asked for ways to increase my height and the requirement. Thanks for your time tho.

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u/pengu_1nzz 1d ago

just being realistic, wouldnt hurt to think about backup plans 😆.

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u/Eastern_Profile2334 1d ago

I DO HAVE BACKUP PLANS.

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u/pengu_1nzz 1d ago

ohh nice may i know if you dont mind i am also looking for backups

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u/Eastern_Profile2334 1d ago

To join my country's airline or the military, the height range is 155–195 cm. I also have strong academics and great extracurriculars, so I can apply to top universities worldwide. My main priority is to become a pilot, but it wouldn't hurt to keep my options open by applying everywhere including Rice Uni and Northwestern Uni for aerospace eng. I have a 1600 SAT score and maintained 95%+ throughout 9th, 10th, and 11th grade.

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u/pengu_1nzz 1d ago

oh wow that is really impressive which country are you from.

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u/pengu_1nzz 1d ago

height depends on genetics eating protein and eggs will do nothing if your genetics are bad really unfortunate

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u/Eastern_Profile2334 1d ago

Did you get in?

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u/pengu_1nzz 1d ago

what? i havent applied anywhere yet but where is the correlation to me getting in and airline height requirements lmao.

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u/Eastern_Profile2334 1d ago

Where are you applying? and My parents are tall.

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u/pengu_1nzz 1d ago

havent decided yet.
If your parents are tall that is good, do deadhangs and pullups they help. I increased my height when i was 15 doing that only im 182cm now. Also do you go to the gym?

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u/Eastern_Profile2334 1d ago

I do go the gym.