Etihad Airways | A320 Captain

What We Offer

We present a highly competitive annual compensation package designed to reward excellence. This comprehensive offering includes a base salary, flying pay, a housing allowance to facilitate the procurement of a residence of your choice, and allowances for layovers and meals. Professionals have the potential to earn up to 637,304 AED (USD 171,589) tax-free per annum, predicated on completing 75 flying hours per month. Annual salary increments are awarded based on performance. Furthermore, we provide an array of additional benefits, including:

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

Ideal Candidate Profile

To be considered for these prestigious roles, candidates are required to meet the following essential criteria:

• A minimum of 5,500 total flying hours.
• A minimum of 2,500 Pilot-in-Command (PIC) hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit (1) jet aircraft.
• A minimum of 1,500 PIC hours on any aircraft within the A320 Family.
• Recent flying experience on any Airbus Fly-By-Wire (FBW) aircraft within the past 12 months.
• A valid A320 type rating, with a minimum of 2 months validity at the anticipated date of joining.
• An unrestricted and current ICAO ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License).
• Current proficiency on the A320.
• An unrestricted and current Class 1 medical certificate.
• Maximum age of 59 years on the date of joining.
• Current TRE (Type Rating Examiner) or TRI (Type Rating Instructor) qualifications are considered an advantage.
• Proficiency in English, both 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 minimum required hours.

(1) Glass Cockpit: Refers to aircraft equipped with a Flight Management System (FMS) coupled to an Autopilot Flight Director System (APFDS).