Make the world your homeIt's an exciting time to join Etihad. With ambitious plans to fly to more destinations than ever before, we're investing heavily in our future to make Etihad even stronger. We're transforming the aviation industry through creativity, innovation and sustainability, pushing the boundaries to create a world of thoughtful choices for our guests on every journey. And just as we aspire to create meaningful experiences for our guests, we're equally committed to delivering a remarkable thoughtful employee experience.Abu Dhabi has been ranked first on the world's safest cities list in 2025, which makes joining us not just a career move but a great lifestyle choice for you and your family. Beyond the cockpit, enjoy tax-free salaries, concessionary travel, health insurance, gym memberships and more. Combine this with the chance to build a life in the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Abu Dhabi and you've got an exciting new adventure awaiting you!The roleResponsibility for the safety and security of all crew members, passengers and cargo on boardResponsibility for the operation and safety of the aircraft from the moment the aircraft is first ready to move for the purpose of taxiing prior to take-off until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end of the flight and the engine(s) used as primary propulsion units are shut downFamiliar with all applicable regulations, documentation and briefing materials for the intended route of flight, destination and alternate airfieldsAdditionally, the Commander shall familiarise themselves with both oxygen escape routes and terrain escape routesHaving authority to give all commands he deems necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of the aircraft and of persons or property carried there inHaving authority to disembark any person, or any part of the cargo, which, in his opinion, may represent a potential hazard to the safety of the aircraft or its occupantsEnsure that all crew comply with all operational checklists prior to, during and after all phases of flight operations, and in abnormal and emergency situationsEnsure the proper implementation and application of the manufacturer's provided procedures and checklist approved for use by Etihad AirwaysThe Commander or the pilot to whom conduct of the flight has been delegated shall, in an emergency situation that requires immediate decision and action, take any action they consider necessary under the circumstances. In such cases, they may deviate from rules, operational procedures and methods in the interest of safetyOperate the aircraft within the scope of all the Operational ManualsTake all reasonable measures to ensure that all persons carried in the aircraft obey all lawful commands given by themselves for the purpose of securing the safety of the aircraft and of persons or property carried there inOperate efficiently in accordance with company fuel policyEnsure On Time PerformanceEnsure customer awarenessWhat you'll bringTo be considered, you will need to meet the following criteria:Minimum of 5500 hours total flying timeMinimum of 2500 PIC hours on multi crew, glass cockpit (1) jet aircraftA minimum of 1500 PIC hours on Airbus A320 familyCurrent on A320 familyType rating on any Airbus FBW should be valid for a minimum of 2 months at the time of joiningUnrestricted and current ICAO ATPLFlown any Airbus FBW within the last 12 monthsUnrestricted and current Class 1 medicalMaximum age of 59 years old by date of joiningCurrent TRE/TRI is an advantageEnglish Language Fluency (written and verbal) Level 4 or higherIn case of hours accumulated on flights with inflight relief, 75% of the total hours shall be counted towards the required minimum(1) Glass Cockpit: aircraft with a FMS coupled to APFDSWhat we offerStarting salary of AED 35,200 per month for Captains.Flight duty allowance:1-6 years of service: AED 50 per block hour7-10 years of service: AED 80 per block hourMeal allowance during layovers as per the following rates:Middle East/ GCC/ Sub ContinentAED 12 per hourAsia/ Far EastAED 15 per hourAfrica/ AustralasiaAED 18 per hourEurope/ AmericasAED 23 per hour
Housing allowance up to AED 170000 per year or company provided housing depending on availability
Education allowance of AED 40000 for primary and AED 55000 for secondary up to 3 children
Income protection scheme
42 Days annual leave
Staff travel benefits
End of service benefits
Accidental and life insurance benefits
About Etihad AirwaysEtihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world's leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad's codeshare partners, Etihad's network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. Etihad is recognised as one of the world's leading airlines in response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board.Etihad sees tackling the climate crisis as the most important issue of our time, and through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and OEMs, Etihad is relentless in its pursuit of industry decarbonisation.To learn more, visit