First Officer Position at Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways seeks a highly skilled and experienced First Officer to join its team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of passengers, crew, and cargo. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintaining the safety and security of the aircraft and its contents, acting as Commander in their absence.
- Adhering to Etihad Airways’ Operations Manual to ensure professional and safe operation.
- Assisting the Commander with flight-related administrative tasks as required.
- Supporting the Commander in upholding crew discipline, conduct, and appearance standards.
- Executing flight duties according to Etihad’s policies and procedures as assigned by the Commander.
- Independently verifying the aircraft's geographical position, ensuring safe terrain and weather clearance.
- Conducting the flight in accordance with the flight plan, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and the Commander's instructions (when not at the controls), promptly informing the Commander of any deviations.
- Providing timely advice and assistance to the Commander to contribute to safe and efficient flight operation.
- Maintaining a professional demeanor and representing Etihad Airways to the highest standards at all times.
- Assuming command in the event of Commander incapacitation (for the highest-ranking Co-Pilot).
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2500 hours total flight time.
- Minimum 1500 hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit (aircraft with a Flight Management System (FMS) coupled to an autopilot/flight director system) or high-performance military jet.
- 500 hours on Boeing 777 or Boeing 787 aircraft.
- Current and unrestricted ICAO ATPL (Frozen ATPL accepted only from UAE citizens).
- Current Boeing 777/787 type rating.
- Current, unrestricted Class 1 medical certificate.
- Maximum age of 50 years.
- English language fluency (written and verbal) – Level 4 or better.
- For flight hours accumulated with in-flight relief, 75% of the total hours will be considered towards minimum requirements.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Monthly fixed salary of AED 26,000.
- Flight duty allowance: AED 40 per block hour (1-6 years of service); AED 56 per block hour (7-18 years of service).
- Meal allowance during layovers: Middle East/GCC/Subcontinent – AED 12 per hour; Asia/Far East – AED 15 per hour; Africa/Australasia – AED 18 per hour; Europe/Americas – AED 23 per hour.
- Annual housing allowance up to AED 160,000.
- Education allowance: AED 40,000 for primary school and AED 55,000 for secondary school, per child (up to 3 children).
- Income protection scheme.
- 42 days annual leave.
- Staff travel benefits.
- End-of-service benefits.
- Accidental and life insurance.
Please note that all compensation and benefits are subject to change without prior notice.