Co-Pilot Position at Etihad Airways
This position offers an exciting opportunity to join Etihad Airways, a world-renowned airline with a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of Etihad aircraft.
Responsibilities:
- Safety and Security: The Co-Pilot is responsible for the safety and security of the aircraft and cargo, as far as their duties are concerned. In the absence of the Commander, the Co-Pilot assumes responsibility for the safety of the flight.
- Operational Familiarity: Maintain a thorough understanding of Etihad's Operations Manual, ensuring all duties are performed professionally and safely.
- Commander Support: Assist the Commander with administrative duties related to the flight, as requested.
- Crew Discipline: Support the Commander in maintaining a high standard of crew discipline, conduct, and personal appearance.
- Flight Operations: Carry out flight-related duties as allocated by the Commander, adhering to Etihad's operating policies and procedures.
- Navigation Monitoring: Confirm 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.
- Flight Plan Compliance: 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. Notify the Commander of any changes to the flight plan, Air Traffic Control (ATC), or geographical position upon their return.
- Advice and Assistance: Provide prompt and comprehensive advice, information, and assistance to the Commander to contribute to the safe and efficient conduct of the flight.
- Professional Representation: Maintain a high personal standard of discipline, conduct, and appearance as a representative of Etihad Airways at all times.
- Command in Case of Incapacitation: In the event of the Commander's incapacitation, the highest ranking Co-Pilot assigned to the flight shall assume command.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2500 hours of total flying time.
- Minimum 1500 hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit, or high-performance military jet.
- 500 hours on any Boeing aircraft.
- Current on any Boeing aircraft.
- Current and unrestricted ICAO ATPL (Frozen ATPLs accepted only for UAE citizens).
- Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical certificate.
- Maximum age limit of 50 years.
- English Language Fluency (written and verbal) Level 4 or better.
- 75% of total hours accumulated on flights with inflight relief will be counted towards the required minimums.
Salary and Benefits:
- Fixed pay of AED 18,000 per month.
- Variable Pay:
- Flying day rate: AED 1,080
- Other operating day rate: AED 500
- Layover (HOTAC & Transport): Yes
- Monthly Productivity Pay:
- < 12 days: 0 AED
- 12-13 days: AED 2,475
- 14-15 days: AED 3,700
- >= 16 days: AED 6,180
- Annual Performance Incentive:
- < 150 days: 0 AED
- 150-159 days: AED 6,300
- 160-174 days: AED 9,450
- >= 175 days: AED 16,500
- Annual Leave:
- 2 working days of annual leave for each month where a minimum of 12 total operated days have been worked (capped at 20 days per year).
- Medical Insurance:
- Private medical insurance with worldwide coverage provided to the employee only.
- Staff travel benefits.
- End of service benefits.
- Accidental and life insurance benefits.
Please note that the above information is subject to change without prior notice.
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was established in 2003 and has rapidly become one of the world's leading airlines. Operating from its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. In collaboration with its codeshare partners, Etihad's network provides access to hundreds of international destinations.
Etihad has garnered numerous awards for its exceptional service, products, cargo offering, loyalty program, and more. The airline is recognized as a global leader in its response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its onboard crew.
Etihad is dedicated to tackling the climate crisis, recognizing it as a paramount issue of our time. Through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Etihad relentlessly pursues industry decarbonization.