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What Etihad OffersEtihad provides a competitive, tax‑free package designed to reward performance and support your lifestyle in Abu Dhabi. Your annual package includes basic salary, flying pay, housing allowance and layover and meal allowances, with the potential to earn up to AED 513,732 (USD 138,318) per year based on 75 flying hours per month. Your salary includes performance‑based annual increments, complemented by a comprehensive range of benefits:
- Education allowance up to AED 40,000 for primary and AED 55,000 for secondary per child, for up to three children
- Income protection scheme
- 42 days of annual leave
- Industry‑leading staff travel benefits and access to Etihad’s exclusive discounts
- End‑of‑service benefits
- Accidental and life insurance coverage
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 responsibility to uphold Etihad’s highest standards of professionalism.
- 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 shutdown
- 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
To be considered for the role of Captain A320 you must meet the criteria below:
- Minimum 5,500 hours total flying time
- Minimum 2,500 PIC hours on multi‑crew, glass cockpit (1)
- Minimum 1,500 PIC hours on one of the A320 family
- Flown A320 family within the last 12 months
- Type rating on A320 valid for a minimum of 2 months at the time of joining
- Unrestricted and current ICAO ATPL
- Current on A320
- Unrestricted and current Class 1 medical
- Current TRE/TRI an advantage
- English language fluency (written and verbal) Level 4 or higher
- In case of hours accumulated on flights with inflight relief, 75 % of the total hours shall be counted towards the required minimum
- Glass cockpit: aircraft with an FMS coupled to APFDS
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