First Officer
Etihad Airways is experiencing an exciting period of ambitious growth, investing heavily in its future to expand its global network. The airline is at the forefront of transforming the aviation industry through creativity, innovation, and a deep commitment to sustainability, striving to create thoughtful choices for guests on every journey. Parallel to its focus on guest experience, Etihad is dedicated to providing a remarkable and thoughtful employee experience.
Joining Etihad offers significant career progression opportunities both within the cockpit and beyond. Located in Abu Dhabi, recently ranked as the world's safest city for 2025, this move presents an excellent lifestyle choice for individuals and their families. Employees benefit from tax-free salaries, concessionary travel, health insurance, gym memberships, and more. Building a life in the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Abu Dhabi adds an exciting dimension to this new adventure.
What Etihad Airways Offers
Etihad Airways provides a competitive annual package that includes basic salary, flying pay, a housing allowance to assist in securing a preferred home, and layover and meal allowances. Pilots have the opportunity to earn up to AED 513,732 (approximately USD 138,318) tax-free per annum, based on 75 hours of flying per month. Annual salary increments are performance-based, and additional 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 programme
- End-of-service benefits
- Accidental and life insurance coverage
The Role
- As a First Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting flights in strict compliance with the current flight plan, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and the Captain's instructions when the Captain is not at the controls. This includes notifying the Captain of any change to the current flight plan, Air Traffic Control (ATC) instructions, or geographical position upon their return to controls.
- The role involves assisting the Captain as requested concerning any administrative duties related to the flight and confirming the safe navigation of the aircraft by maintaining a continuous and independent check upon both the geographical position of the aircraft and ensuring safe terrain and weather clearance.
- A high personal standard of discipline, conduct, and appearance is expected as a representative of Etihad Airways at all times.
Candidate Profile
To be considered for this aviation opportunity, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- A minimum of 2500 hours total flying time.
- A minimum of 1500 hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit aircraft or high-performance military jets.
- Minimum 500 hours on Boeing aircraft.
- Currently flying on any Boeing aircraft.
- Must have flown any Boeing aircraft within the last 12 months.
- Type rating on any Boeing aircraft should be valid for a minimum of 2 months at the time of joining.
- Possession of an ICAO current and unrestricted ATPL. Frozen ATPLs are not accepted unless held by a UAE citizen.
- Holding an unrestricted, current Class 1 medical certificate.
- Maximum age of 50 years on the date of joining.
- Demonstrated English Language Fluency (written and verbal) at Level 4 or better.
- In case of hours accumulated on flights with inflight relief, 75% of the total hours shall be counted towards the required minimums.
Glass Cockpit: aircraft with a Flight Management System (FMS) coupled to an Automatic Flight Director System (APFDS)