Make the World Your Home
An exciting opportunity awaits to join Etihad Airways during a period of significant growth and ambition. With plans to expand its network to more destinations than ever before, the airline is investing heavily in its future, strengthening its position within the aviation industry. Etihad is dedicated to transforming air travel through creativity, innovation, and sustainability, striving to provide guests with a world of thoughtful choices on every journey. Just as the airline aims to create meaningful experiences for its guests, it is equally committed to delivering a remarkable and thoughtful employee experience.
Joining Etihad offers not only a career path with extensive progression opportunities inside and beyond the cockpit but also an exceptional lifestyle choice. Abu Dhabi has been recognized as the world's safest city, providing a secure and vibrant environment for employees and their families. The package includes tax-free salaries, attractive concessionary travel benefits, comprehensive health insurance, gym memberships, and more. Building a life in the dynamic, cosmopolitan city of Abu Dhabi presents an exciting new adventure.
What Etihad Offers
A competitive annual package is provided, comprising a basic salary, flying pay, a housing allowance to secure preferred accommodation, and allowances for layovers and meals. The potential exists to earn up to 513,732 AED (approximately USD 138,318) 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, covering 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
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Conducting flights in adherence to the current flight plan, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and the Captain's instructions. When the Captain is not at the controls, the candidate will notify them of any changes to the flight plan, ATC instructions, or geographical position upon their return.
- Assisting the Captain with any requested administrative duties pertinent to the flight.
- Confirming the safe navigation of the aircraft, maintaining a continuous and independent check on the aircraft's geographical position to ensure safe terrain and weather clearance.
- Maintaining a high personal standard of discipline, conduct, and appearance, serving as a professional representative of Etihad Airways at all times.
What is Required
To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- A minimum of 2500 hours of total flying time.
- A minimum of 1500 hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit (1), or high-performance military jets.
- A minimum of 500 hours on B777/B787 aircraft.
- Current type rating on B777/B787 aircraft.
- Flown B777/B787 aircraft within the last 12 months.
- B777/B787 type rating must be valid for a minimum of 2 months at the time of joining.
- Hold a current and unrestricted ICAO ATPL (Frozen ATPL is not accepted unless held by a UAE citizen).
- Possess an unrestricted, current Class 1 medical certificate.
- Maximum age of 50 years on the date of joining.
- English Language Fluency (written and verbal) at Level 4 or better.
- For hours accumulated on flights with inflight relief, 75% of the total hours will be counted towards the required minimums.
(1) Glass Cockpit refers to aircraft equipped with a Flight Management System (FMS) coupled to an Auto Pilot Flight Director System (APFDS).