Join Etihad Airways: Co-Pilot Opportunity
Join Etihad Airways during an exciting period of ambitious growth and transformation. The airline is heavily investing in its future, pushing boundaries through creativity, innovation, and sustainability to enhance the aviation industry and create thoughtful choices for guests on every journey. Etihad is equally committed to delivering a remarkable and thoughtful employee experience.
Based in Abu Dhabi, ranked as one of the world's safest cities, joining Etihad is not only a career move offering progression opportunities within and beyond the cockpit but also an excellent lifestyle choice for pilots and their families. Enjoy living in a vibrant, cosmopolitan city complemented by attractive benefits.
What Etihad Offers
Etihad Airways provides a competitive annual package for its Co-Pilots, comprising basic salary, flying pay, 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, with annual increments based on performance. Additional comprehensive benefits include:
- Education allowance of AED 40,000 for primary 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 program.
- End-of-service benefits.
- Accidental and life insurance coverage.
The Role of a Co-Pilot
The Co-Pilot is responsible for the safety and security of the aircraft, passengers, and cargo on board, as far as their assigned duties are concerned. This role is crucial in assisting the Commander and, if necessary, assuming command in the Commander's absence. Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining familiarity with Etihad’s Operations Manual to fulfil the role professionally and safely.
- Assisting the Commander with administrative duties related to the flight as requested.
- Supporting the Commander in maintaining a proper standard of crew discipline, conduct, and personal appearance.
- Carrying out 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 upon the aircraft's geographical position and 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 when the Commander is not at the controls, and subsequently notifying the Commander of any changes upon their return.
- Providing advice, information, and assistance to the Commander without hesitation if required, contributing favourably 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 at all times.
- In the event of Commander incapacitation, the highest-ranking Co-Pilot assigned to the flight shall assume command.
Required Qualifications
To be considered for a Co-Pilot position with Etihad Airways, applicants must meet the following stringent criteria:
- Minimum of 2500 hours total flying time.
- Minimum of 1500 hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit (defined as aircraft with a FMS coupled to APFDS), or high-performance military jets.
- Minimum 1000 hours on Airbus A330, A340, A350, or A380 aircraft types.
- Type rating on any Airbus Fly-by-Wire (FBW) aircraft must be valid for a minimum of 2 months at the time of joining.
- Possession of a current and unrestricted ICAO Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL). Frozen ATPL is not accepted unless held by a UAE citizen.
- Must have flown any Airbus FBW aircraft within the last 12 months.
- If currently type-rated on the A320, a previous type rating on the A350 or A380 is required.
- Possession of an unrestricted, current Class 1 medical certificate.
- Maximum age of 50 years on the date of joining.
- English Language Fluency (written and verbal) at ICAO Level 4 or higher.
- For hours accumulated on flights with inflight relief, 75% of the total hours shall be counted towards the required minimums.