Aviation Career Opportunity: Join Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways offers an exciting opportunity to make the world one's home. The company is investing heavily in its future, with ambitious plans for expansion and a commitment to creativity, innovation, and sustainability. Etihad is transforming the aviation industry, striving to create thoughtful choices for guests on every journey and a remarkable employee experience.
Abu Dhabi, ranked as one of the world's safest cities, provides an exceptional lifestyle for employees and their families. In addition to endless career progression opportunities, Etihad offers tax-free salaries, concessionary travel, health insurance, gym memberships, and more. This, combined with the vibrant and cosmopolitan atmosphere of Abu Dhabi, presents an exciting new adventure.
Compensation and Benefits:
Etihad Airways provides a competitive annual package, encompassing basic salary, flying pay, a housing allowance, and layover and meal allowances. Pilots have the potential to earn up to 513,732 AED tax-free per annum, based on 75 hours of flying per month. Annual salary increments are 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.
The Role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Ensuring the safety and security of the aircraft, passengers, and cargo.
- Maintaining familiarity with Etihad’s Operations Manual.
- Assisting the Commander with administrative duties related to the flight.
- Supporting the Commander in maintaining a high standard of crew discipline, conduct, and personal appearance.
- Performing flight duties in accordance with Etihad’s operating policies and procedures, as allocated by the Commander.
- Confirming the safe navigation of the aircraft, maintaining a continuous and independent check on the aircraft's geographical position, ensuring safe terrain and weather clearance.
- Conducting the flight in compliance with the current flight plan, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and the Commander’s instructions.
- Providing advice, information, and assistance to the Commander to contribute favorably towards the safe and efficient conduct of the flight.
- Maintaining a high personal standard of discipline, conduct, and appearance as a representative of Etihad Airways.
- Assuming command in the event of Commander incapacitation (for the highest-ranking Co-Pilot assigned to the flight).
Qualifications and Experience:
To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum of 2500 hours total flying time.
- Minimum of 1500 hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit or high-performance military jet aircraft.
- Minimum 1000 hours on A330, A340, A350, A380 aircraft.
- A valid type rating on any Airbus FBW aircraft (valid for a minimum of 2 months at the time of joining).
- A current and unrestricted ICAO ATPL. (Frozen ATPLs are not accepted unless held by a UAE citizen).
- Experience flying any Airbus FBW aircraft within the last 12 months.
- If current on A320, a previous type-rating on A350/A380 is required.
- An unrestricted, current Class 1 medical certificate.
- A maximum age limit of 50 years old.
- English Language Fluency (written and verbal) Level 4 or higher.
- In case of hours accumulated on flights with in-flight relief, 75% of the total hours shall be counted towards the required minimum.