Airbus A320 Captain – Abu Dhabi Opportunity
Join Us at Etihad Airways!
Make the world your home.
It’s an extraordinary time to join Etihad! In 2025 alone, we’ve welcomed over 10 million guests, launched 30+ new destinations, and celebrated our strongest half-year profit in history. With more than 20 new aircraft arriving this year and a clear vision to double our fleet by 2030, we’re not just investing in the future—we’re redefining global aviation.
As we push boundaries for our guests through innovation, sustainability, and world-class service, we’re equally committed to providing our pilots with exceptional careers. Ranked as the world’s safest airline, Etihad offers a vibrant, cosmopolitan lifestyle for you and your family, complete with tax-free salaries, concessionary travel, comprehensive benefits, and endless opportunities for progression inside and beyond the cockpit.
What We Offer
At Etihad, we provide a competitive, tax-free package designed to reward your performance and support your lifestyle in Abu Dhabi. Your annual package includes:
- Basic salary, flying pay, housing allowance, and layover and meal allowances
- Potential earnings of up to AED 674,029 (USD 181,589) per year based on 75 flying hours per month
- Performance-based annual increments
In addition, enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits:
- Education allowance of up to AED 40,000 for primary and AED 55,000 for secondary per child, for up to three children
- Income protection scheme
- 42 days of annual leave
- Industry-leading staff travel benefits and access to exclusive discounts
- End-of-service benefits
- Accidental and life insurance coverage
- Support for relocating to Abu Dhabi, including shipping container allowance, settling-in support, and family travel benefits from any location in the world
The Role
As a Captain with Etihad, you will hold ultimate authority for the safe, secure, and efficient operation of every flight. Your responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the safety and security of crew, passengers, cargo, and aircraft at all times
- Exercising full command of the aircraft from taxi-out to final engine shutdown
- Leading the flight and cabin crew, demonstrating strong decision-making and effective crew resource management
- Operating with efficiency and environmental responsibility, in line with company fuel and sustainability policies
- Delivering consistent On Time Performance to meet Etihad’s commitment to reliability and guest satisfaction
What You’ll Bring
To be considered for the role of Captain A320, you must meet the following criteria:
- A minimum of 5500 hours total flying time
- A minimum of 2500 PIC hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit
- A minimum of 1500 PIC hours on one of the A320 Family
- Flown A320 family within the last 12 months
- Type rating on A320 valid for a minimum of 2 months at the time of joining
- Unrestricted and current ICAO ATPL
- Current on A320
- Unrestricted and current Class 1 medical
- Must not have attained the age of 59 years on the day of joining
- Current TRE/TRI is an advantage
- English Language Fluency (written and verbal) Level 4 or higher
- For hours accumulated on flights with inflight relief, 75% of the total hours shall be counted towards the required minimum
Additional Information
Etihad Airways is more than just the UAE’s national airline—we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, our pilots fly one of the world’s most modern and efficient fleets, connecting people and cultures across six continents every day. As we advance our ‘Journey 2030’ ambition to double our fleet and expand our global network, we’re creating unparalleled opportunities for pilots to grow, lead, and fly at the highest level. Join us and take your career to new horizons with an airline built for the future.
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