A320 Captain – Relocate to Abu Dhabi, UAE

Join Etihad Airways: Your Adventure Awaits!

Make the world your home with Etihad Airways! As we soar into an extraordinary future, we invite you to be part of our journey. In 2025 alone, we’ve welcomed over 10 million guests, launched 30+ new destinations, and achieved our strongest half-year profit ever. With more than 20 new aircraft joining our fleet this year and plans to double our fleet by 2030, we’re redefining global aviation.

At Etihad, we don’t just push boundaries for our guests through innovation and world-class service; we’re equally committed to providing our pilots with exceptional careers. Ranked as the world’s safest airline, we offer a vibrant, cosmopolitan lifestyle for you and your family, complete with:

• Tax-free salaries
• Concessionary travel
• Comprehensive benefits
• Endless opportunities for progression

What We Offer

Etihad provides 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 513,732 (USD 138,318) per year based on 75 flying hours per month
• Performance-based annual increments
• Education allowance of up to AED 40,000 for primary and AED 55,000 for secondary education per child, for up to three children
• Income protection scheme
• 42 days of annual leave
• Industry-leading staff travel benefits and exclusive discounts
• End-of-service benefits
• Accidental and life insurance coverage

We also support candidates relocating to Abu Dhabi with initiatives such as a shipping container allowance, settling-in support, and family travel benefits from any location in the world.

The Role

As a First Officer with Etihad, you will play a crucial role in our flight deck team, supporting the Captain to ensure the safe, secure, and efficient operation of every flight. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Captain in all aspects of flight preparation, navigation, and operation, ensuring compliance with Etihad’s operating procedures and regulatory standards
• Maintaining a continuous and independent check of aircraft position, terrain, and weather to support safe navigation
• Providing clear communication, advice, and support to the Captain for safe and efficient decision-making
• Upholding high standards of discipline, conduct, and personal appearance, representing Etihad professionally
• Assuming command in the event of Captain incapacitation, in accordance with rank and company procedures

What You’ll Bring

To be considered for the role of A320 First Officer, you must meet either Criteria A or Criteria B, along with the General Eligibility criteria:

Criteria A

• Minimum 2,000 hours total flying time
• Minimum 1,500 hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit MPA
• Minimum 500 hours on type

Criteria B

• Minimum 1,500 hours total flying time
• Minimum 1,000 hours on any A320 family aircraft

General Eligibility

• Flown any A320 family aircraft within the last 12 months
• Type rating on A320 valid for at least 2 more months at the time of joining
• Unrestricted ATPL or valid frozen ATPL issued by an ICAO member state
• Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical
• Must not have attained the age of 50 on the day of joining
• English language fluency (written and verbal) - ICAO Level 4 or better

Why Choose Etihad?

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!

Important Notice

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