Etihad Airways | A320 Captain

Experienced Pilot - A320 Captain

Embark on a global journey and make the world your home with Etihad Airways. This is an opportune time to join a dynamic airline with ambitious expansion plans, significantly investing in its future to enhance its position in the industry. Etihad is at the forefront of transforming aviation through creativity, innovation, and sustainability, committed to providing thoughtful choices for guests on every flight. Just as the airline strives to create meaningful guest experiences, it is equally dedicated to fostering a remarkable and thoughtful employee environment.

Joining Etihad offers not only a career path with extensive progression opportunities within aviation, but also an exceptional lifestyle choice for the individual and their family in Abu Dhabi. Ranked as the world's safest city in 2025, Abu Dhabi provides a secure and vibrant cosmopolitan environment. Pilots enjoy competitive, tax-free salaries, concessionary travel benefits, comprehensive health insurance, gym memberships, and more, presenting an exciting new adventure.

Compensation and Benefits

Etihad Airways offers a competitive annual compensation package, encompassing basic salary, flying pay, a housing allowance providing flexibility in choosing a residence, and layover and meal allowances. Pilots have the potential to earn a tax-free income of up to 637,304 AED (USD 171,589) annually, based on 75 hours of flying per month. Annual salary increments are performance-based, and additional comprehensive benefits are provided, including:

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

The Role

As an A320 Captain, the successful candidate will hold significant responsibility for the safety and security of all crew members, passengers, and cargo on board the aircraft. Key responsibilities include:

• Assuming full responsibility for the operation and safety of the aircraft from the initiation of taxiing prior to take-off until the aircraft comes to rest at the end of the flight and primary propulsion units are shut down.
• Taking all necessary and reasonable measures to ensure compliance with lawful commands from all persons aboard the aircraft to secure the safety of the aircraft, its occupants, and property.
• Operating the aircraft efficiently in strict adherence to company fuel policy.
• Ensuring optimal On Time Performance (OTP).

Required Qualifications

Prospective candidates must meet the following essential criteria to be considered for this position:

• A minimum total flying time of 5500 hours.
• A minimum of 2500 Pilot-in-Command (PIC) hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit (1) jet aircraft.
• A minimum of 1500 PIC hours specifically on one of the Airbus A320 Family aircraft.
• Having flown any Airbus Fly-by-Wire (FBW) aircraft within the preceding 12 months.
• Possession of a valid A320 type rating with a minimum validity of 2 months at the time of joining.
• Holding an unrestricted and current ICAO Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL).
• Currently rated and current on the A320 aircraft.
• Possession of an unrestricted and current Class 1 medical certificate.
• Maximum age of 59 years on the date of joining.
• Current Type Rating Examiner (TRE) or Type Rating Instructor (TRI) certification is considered advantageous.
• Demonstrated 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 minimums.

(1) Glass Cockpit is defined as an aircraft equipped with a Flight Management System (FMS) coupled to an Automatic Pilot Flight Director System (APFDS).