Etihad Airways | A320 Captain

Captain A320 (Non-Type Rated)

Etihad Airways is seeking experienced professionals to join its flight operations team as a Captain for the A320 fleet. As one of the world’s safest airlines, Etihad is currently undergoing a period of significant growth, expanding its global network and fleet capacity as part of its Journey 2030 strategy.

Role Overview

The Captain holds ultimate authority for the safe, secure, and efficient operation of the aircraft. Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining the safety and security of all crew, passengers, cargo, and the aircraft.
• Exercising full command of the aircraft from taxi-out through final engine shutdown.
• Providing leadership to flight and cabin crew through effective decision-making and crew resource management.
• Operating flights with efficiency and environmental responsibility, adhering to fuel and sustainability policies.
• Upholding the airline’s commitment to on-time performance, reliability, and guest satisfaction.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for the position of Captain A320 (Non-type Rated), applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A minimum of 7,000 hours total flying time.
• A minimum of 4,000 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) on multi-crew, glass cockpit aircraft (defined as an aircraft with a Flight Management System coupled to an Automatic Flight Director System).
• Hold an unrestricted and current ICAO ATPL.
• Hold an unrestricted and current Class 1 medical certificate.
• Must not have attained the age of 59 years on the date of joining.
• English language fluency (written and verbal) at ICAO Level 4 or higher.
• For flight hours accumulated with in-flight relief, 75% of total hours will be counted toward the minimum requirement.
• Possession of a current Type Rating Examiner (TRE) or Type Rating Instructor (TRI) qualification is considered an advantage.

Compensation and Benefits

Etihad offers a competitive, tax-free package based in Abu Dhabi. The annual potential earnings are up to AED 674,029 (USD 181,589), based on 75 flying hours per month. This package includes a basic salary, flying pay, housing allowance, and layover/meal allowances, along with performance-based annual increments.

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Education allowance: Up to AED 40,000 for primary and AED 55,000 for secondary education per child (for up to three children).
• 42 days of annual leave.
• Income protection, accidental, and life insurance coverage.
• End-of-service benefits.
• Industry-leading staff travel benefits and access to exclusive discounts.
• Relocation support, including a shipping container allowance, settling-in support, and family travel benefits from any location globally.

About Etihad Airways

Formed in 2003, Etihad Airways is the national airline of the UAE. Operating from its hub in Abu Dhabi, the airline connects passengers and cargo to destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. Under its Journey 2030 strategy, Etihad is committed to significant fleet and network expansion.

Recruitment Fraud Alert: Etihad Airways will never request personal bank details or payments during the recruitment process. Formal offers are only extended following face-to-face, video, or telephone interviews.