Etihad Airways | A320 Captain

Join Etihad and Make the World Your Home.

Etihad is currently undergoing an exciting transformation, investing significantly in its future with ambitious plans to expand its global network. The airline is at the forefront of innovation, sustainability, and creativity within the aviation industry, dedicated to providing guests with a world of thoughtful choices on every journey. Etihad is equally committed to delivering a remarkable and thoughtful experience for its employees.

Based in Abu Dhabi, recently ranked as the world's safest city in 2025, this opportunity offers not only endless career progression within and beyond the cockpit but also an exceptional lifestyle choice for individuals and their families. Employees enjoy a competitive tax-free salary, generous concessionary travel benefits, comprehensive health insurance, gym memberships, and more. Combining these benefits with the chance to build a life in the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Abu Dhabi presents an exciting new adventure.

What Etihad Offers:

Etihad provides a competitive annual package, comprising a basic salary, flying pay, a housing allowance to enable individuals to secure their preferred accommodation, and layover and meal allowances. There is 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 based on performance, and additional benefits include:

• Education allowance of AED 40,000 for primary education and AED 55,000 for secondary education, covering up to 3 children.
• Income protection scheme.
• 42 days of annual leave.
• Industry-leading staff travel benefits and exclusive access to Etihad’s iSave discount program.
• End-of-service benefits.
• Accidental and life insurance coverage.

The Role:

The Captain holds ultimate responsibility for the safety and security of all crew members, passengers, and cargo on board the aircraft. The role encompasses the operation and safety of the aircraft from the moment it begins taxiing prior to take-off until it comes to rest at the flight's conclusion and the engines are shut down. The Captain must ensure that all persons carried on the aircraft obey all lawful commands necessary for securing the safety of the aircraft, persons, or property. Operating efficiently in accordance with company fuel policy and ensuring On Time Performance are also key responsibilities.

What You'll Bring:

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

• A minimum of 7000 hours total flying time.
• A minimum of 2500 Pilot in Command (PIC) hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit (aircraft with an FMS coupled to APFDS) jet aircraft.
• A minimum of 1500 PIC hours on any Airbus wide-body Fly-by-Wire (FBW) aircraft.
• Type rating on any Airbus FBW should be valid for a minimum of 2 months at the time of joining.
• Hold an unrestricted and current ICAO Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL).
• Must have flown any Airbus FBW aircraft within the last 12 months.
• If currently rated on A320, a previous type-rating of A350/A380 is required.
• Hold an unrestricted and current Class 1 medical certificate.
• Maximum age of 59 years on the date of joining.
• English Language Fluency (written and verbal) Level 4 or higher.
• In the case of hours accumulated on flights with inflight relief, 75% of the total hours shall be counted towards the required minimums.

Glass Cockpit: aircraft with a FMS coupled to APFDS