Co-Pilot - B777/B787
Etihad Airways is seeking a qualified and experienced Co-Pilot to ensure the safety and security of the aircraft, passengers, and cargo on board. In the absence of the Commander, the Co-Pilot assumes responsibility for these critical aspects of flight operations.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain thorough familiarity with Etihad’s Operations Manual to perform duties professionally and safely.
- Assist the Commander with administrative duties related to the flight as requested.
- Support the Commander in maintaining a high standard of crew discipline, conduct, and personal appearance.
- Execute flight-related duties according to Etihad’s operating policies and procedures, as assigned by the Commander.
- Independently verify the safe navigation of the aircraft, continuously monitoring its geographical position and ensuring safe terrain and weather clearance.
- Conduct 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; subsequently notify the Commander of any changes to the flight plan, ATC directives, or geographical position upon their return.
- Provide proactive advice, information, and assistance to the Commander to contribute to the safe and efficient conduct of the flight.
- Maintain a high personal standard of discipline, conduct, and appearance, representing Etihad Airways professionally at all times.
- Assume command in the event of Commander incapacitation, if holding the highest-ranking Co-Pilot assignment on the flight.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2500 hours of total flying time.
- A minimum of 1500 hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit (defined as aircraft with a FMS coupled to APFDS), or high-performance military jet aircraft.
- 500 hours specifically on B777 or B787 aircraft.
- Possession of a current and unrestricted ICAO ATPL. (Frozen ATPLs are not accepted unless held by a UAE citizen.)
- Current B777/B787 type rating.
- Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical certificate.
- Maximum age limit of 50 years.
- English Language Fluency (written and verbal) at Level 4 or better.
- For flight hours accumulated on flights with in-flight relief, 75% of the total hours will be credited towards the required minimums.
Salary & Benefits:
- Fixed monthly salary of AED 26,000.
- Flight duty allowance:
- 1-6 years of service: AED 40 per block hour.
- 7-18 years of service: AED 56 per block hour.
- Meal allowance during layovers:
- Middle East/ GCC/ Sub Continent: AED 12 per hour.
- Asia/ Far East: AED 15 per hour.
- Africa/ Australasia: AED 18 per hour.
- Europe/ Americas: AED 23 per hour.
- Housing allowance up to AED 160,000 per year.
- Education allowance: 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.
- Staff travel benefits.
- End-of-service benefits.
- Accidental and life insurance benefits.
Please note: The above benefits are subject to change without prior notice.