Etihad Airways | A320 Captain

Aviation Job Opportunity: Fly with Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways is seeking experienced and highly skilled individuals to join their team and make the world their home. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading airline with ambitious plans for growth and a strong commitment to creativity, innovation, and sustainability. Etihad Airways is transforming the aviation industry and delivering remarkable experiences for both guests and employees.

Based in Abu Dhabi, ranked as one of the world's safest cities, this role offers a unique career opportunity with endless progression possibilities, complemented by an exceptional lifestyle for individuals and their families. Benefits extend beyond the cockpit, including a tax-free salary, concessionary travel, comprehensive health insurance, gym memberships, and the chance to build a life in the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Abu Dhabi.

Etihad Airways offers a competitive annual package that includes a basic salary, flying pay, a housing allowance, and layover and meal allowances. Pilot's have the potential to earn up to 637,304 AED (USD 171,589) tax-free per annum based on 75 hours of flying per month. Annual salary increments are awarded based on performance. Additional benefits include:

• Education allowance of AED 40,000 for primary and AED 55,000 for secondary education, for up to three children.
• Income protection scheme.
• 42 days of annual leave.
• Industry-leading staff travel benefits and access to Etihad’s exclusive iSave discount program.
• End-of-service benefits.
• Accidental and life insurance coverage.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the safety and security of all crew members, passengers, and cargo on board.
• Maintaining responsibility for the operation and safety of the aircraft from initial taxiing for takeoff until the final engine shutdown at the flight's conclusion.
• Taking all reasonable measures to ensure compliance with lawful commands to secure the safety of the aircraft and its occupants.
• Operating efficiently in accordance with company fuel policy.
• Ensuring On-Time Performance.

Qualifications:

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• A minimum of 7000 hours of total flying time.
• A minimum of 2500 Pilot-in-Command (PIC) hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit (aircraft with a FMS coupled to APFDS) jet aircraft.
• A minimum of 1500 PIC hours on any Airbus wide-body FBW aircraft.
• A valid type rating on any Airbus FBW aircraft, with a minimum validity of two months at the time of joining.
• An unrestricted and current ICAO ATPL.
• Recent flight experience on any Airbus FBW aircraft within the last 12 months.
• If current on the A320, a previous type-rating on the A350/A380 is required.
• An unrestricted and current Class 1 medical certificate.
• A maximum age of 59 years on the date of joining.
• English Language Fluency (written and verbal) at Level 4 or higher.
• For hours accumulated on flights with in-flight relief, 75% of the total hours will be counted towards the required minimum.

About Etihad Airways:

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was established in 2003 and has rapidly become a leading global airline. From its hub in Abu Dhabi, Etihad serves passenger and cargo destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. Together with its codeshare partners, Etihad offers access to hundreds of international destinations. Etihad has received numerous awards for its exceptional service, products, cargo operations, and loyalty program. Etihad is also recognized as a leader in its response to COVID-19 and was the first airline to fully vaccinate its on-board crew.

Etihad is committed to tackling the climate crisis and actively pursues industry decarbonization through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and OEMs.