Aviation Career Opportunity: First Officer with Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways invites experienced and dedicated aviation professionals to embark on an exciting career as a First Officer. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a world-class airline committed to creativity, innovation, and sustainability, shaping the future of air travel. Etihad Airways offers a remarkable employee experience alongside creating meaningful journeys for its guests.
The First Officer plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the aircraft, passengers, and cargo. He or she will contribute to maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence, working collaboratively with the Commander and crew.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety and security of the aircraft, passengers, and cargo.
- Maintain familiarity with Etihad's Operations Manual.
- Assist the Commander with administrative duties related to the flight.
- Support the Commander in maintaining crew discipline, conduct, and personal appearance.
- Execute flight duties in accordance with Etihad's operating policies and procedures, as delegated by the Commander.
- Confirm the safe navigation of the aircraft, independently verifying its geographical position and ensuring safe terrain and weather clearance.
- Conduct flights in compliance with the current flight plan, SOPs, and the Commander's instructions.
- Provide advice, information, and assistance to the Commander to contribute to the safe and efficient conduct of the flight.
- Maintain high personal standards of discipline, conduct, and appearance as an Etihad Airways representative.
- Assume command in the event of Commander incapacitation (highest-ranking Co-Pilot).
Qualifications and Experience:
To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following essential criteria:
- A minimum of 2500 hours of total flying time.
- A minimum of 1500 hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit (aircraft with a FMS coupled to APFDS), or high-performance military jet aircraft.
- 500 hours on Boeing 777/787 aircraft.
- A type rating valid for a minimum of 2 months at the time of joining.
- A current and unrestricted ICAO ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License). Frozen ATPLs are not accepted unless held by a UAE citizen.
- Experience flying any Airbus FBW (Fly-By-Wire) aircraft within the last 12 months.
- An unrestricted, current Class 1 medical certificate.
- Must be 50 years of age or younger.
- Fluency in English (written and verbal) at Level 4 or higher.
- For hours accumulated on flights with in-flight relief, 75% of the total hours will be counted.
Benefits:
Etihad Airways offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package, including:
- Fixed monthly pay of AED 26,000.
- Flight duty allowance: AED 40 per block hour (1-6 years of service) or AED 56 per block hour (7-10 years of service).
- 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 of up to AED 160,000 per year.
- Education allowance of AED 40,000 (primary) and AED 55,000 (secondary) 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.
Note: Benefits are subject to change without prior notice.
This career opportunity also offers the chance to live and work in Abu Dhabi, consistently ranked among the world's safest cities. Enjoy a tax-free salary and access to world-class amenities. It's not just a career move, but a great lifestyle choice for you and your family.