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 role
Responsibility for the safety and security of all crew members, passengers and cargo on board
Responsibility 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 down
Familiar with all applicable regulations, documentation and briefing materials for the intended route of flight, destination and alternate airfields
Additionally, the Commander shall familiarise themselves with both oxygen escape routes and terrain escape routes
Having 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 in
Having 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 occupants
Ensure that all crew comply with all operational checklists prior to, during and after all phases of flight operations, and in abnormal and emergency situations
Ensure the proper implementation and application of the manufacturer's provided procedures and checklist approved for use by Etihad Airways
The 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 safety
Operate the aircraft within the scope of all the Operational Manuals
Take 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 in
Operate efficiently in accordance with company fuel policy
Ensure On time Performance
Ensure customer awareness
What you'll bringTo be considered, you will need to meet the following criteria:
Minimum of 7000 hours total flying time
Minimum of 2500 PIC hours on multi crew, glass cockpit (1) jet aircraft
A minimum of 2000 PIC hours on any Airbus wide-body FBW
Type rating on any Airbus FBW should be valid for a minimum of 2 months at the time of joining
Unrestricted and current ICAO ATPL
Flown any Airbus FBW within the last 12 months
Unrestricted and current Class 1 medical
Must not have attained the age of 59 years old upon the date of joining
Current TRE/TRI is an advantage
English Language Fluency (written and verbal) 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 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 hour
7-10 years of service: AED 80 per block hour
Meal 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 hourHousing 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