Etihad Airways | Captain

About the Role

The Captain is entrusted with the ultimate authority for the safe, secure, and efficient operation of every flight. This role involves technical command of the aircraft, leadership of the crew, and upholding Etihad’s highest standards of professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety and security of crew, passengers, cargo, and aircraft at all times.
• Exercise full command of the aircraft from taxi-out to final engine shutdown.
• Lead the flight and cabin crew, demonstrating strong decision-making and effective crew resource management.
• Operate with efficiency and environmental responsibility, in line with company fuel and sustainability policies.
• Deliver consistent On Time Performance to meet Etihad’s commitment to reliability and guest satisfaction.

What We Offer

Etihad provides a highly competitive, tax-free remuneration package designed to reward performance and support lifestyle in Abu Dhabi. The annual package includes basic salary, flying pay, housing allowance, and layover and meal allowances, with the potential to earn up to AED 674,029 (USD 181,589) per year based on 75 flying hours per month. The package also includes performance-based annual increments and a comprehensive range of benefits:

• Education allowance of up to AED 40,000 for primary and AED 55,000 for secondary per child, for up to three children.
• Income protection scheme.
• 42 days of annual leave.
• Industry-leading staff travel benefits and access to Etihad’s exclusive discounts.
• USD 10,000 Travel allowance for self and eligible dependents.
• End-of-service benefits.
• Accidental and life insurance coverage.

Abu Dhabi offers a vibrant, cosmopolitan lifestyle, complemented by tax-free salaries and endless opportunities for progression.

Candidate Requirements

Candidates must meet either Criteria A or Criteria B, in addition to the General Eligibility criteria.

Criteria A:

• Minimum 7,000 hours total flying time.
• Minimum 2,500 PIC hours on jet multi crew new generation aircraft/EFIS, with 2,000 hours on wide body aircraft above 140 tons.
• Minimum 1,500 PIC hours on any Airbus Wide Body FBW or Boeing Wide body aircraft.

Criteria B:

• Minimum 7,000 hours total flying time.
• Minimum 3,000 PIC hours on jet multi crew new generation aircraft/EFIS, with 2,500 hours on wide body aircraft above 140 tons.

General Eligibility:

• Flown any Airbus Wide Body FBW or Boeing Wide body aircraft within the last 12 months.
• Type rating on any Airbus Wide Body FBW or Boeing Wide body aircraft valid for at least 2 more months at the time of joining.
• Unrestricted ATPL or valid frozen ATPL (1) issued by an ICAO member state.
• Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical.
• Must not have attained the age of 59 on the day of joining.
• English language fluency (written and verbal) – ICAO Level 4 or better.

(1) Holders of Frozen ATPL License (CPL) must present the results of ATPL Theoretical Knowledge Exam and an integrated ATPL course completion certificate.