Overview
Make the world your home. It’s an extraordinary time to join Etihad. In 2025 alone we carried over 10million guests, announced 30+ new destinations, and recorded the strongest half‑year profit in our history. With more than 20 new aircraft arriving this year and a clear path to double our fleet by 2030, we’re investing heavily in the future and redefining what global aviation looks like. We are equally committed to providing our pilots with exceptional careers, a vibrant, cosmopolitan lifestyle, tax‑free salaries, concessionary travel, comprehensive benefits, and endless opportunities for progression inside and beyond the cockpit.
Role
As a Captain with Etihad, you hold ultimate authority for the safe, secure, and efficient operation of every flight. You are entrusted with technical command of the aircraft, leadership of the crew, and the responsibility to uphold Etihad’s highest standards of professionalism.
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 shut‑down.
* 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.
Qualifications
* Minimum5500hours total flying time.
* Minimum2500PIC hours on multi‑crew, glass‑cockpit aircraft.
* Minimum1500PIC hours on one of the A320 Family.
* Flown A320 family within the last 12months.
* Type rating on A320 valid for a minimum of 2months at the time of joining.
* Unrestricted and current ICAO ATPL.
* Current on A320.
* Unrestricted and current Class1 medical.
* Not older than 59years on the day of joining.
* Current TRE/TRI is an advantage.
* English‑language fluency (written and verbal) Level4 or higher.
* If hours are accumulated on flights with inflight relief, 75% of the total hours shall be counted toward the required minimum.
Benefits
* Tax‑free package with basic salary, flying pay, housing allowance, lay‑over and meal allowances;
potential earnings up to AED674,029 (USD181,589) per year based on 75 flying hours per month.
* Performance‑based annual increments.
* Education allowance: up to AED40,000 for primary and AED55,000 for secondary per child, up to three children.
* Income protection scheme.
* 42days of annual leave.
* Industry‑leading staff travel benefits and access to exclusive discounts.
* End‑of‑service benefits.
* Accidental and life insurance coverage.
* Relocation support: shipping container allowance, settling‑in support, and family travel benefits from any location worldwide.
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