Captain A330 - Manila (Tax-Free Lifestyle in Abu Dhabi, Full Relocation Support Provided)
Etihad | Posted Mar 2
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As part of Etihad’s accelerated growth, we’re excited to open applications for Direct-Entry A330 Captains.
Just as we push boundaries for our guests through innovation, sustainability, and world‑class service, we are equally committed to providing our pilots with exceptional careers. Abu Dhabi ranked the world’s safest city in 2025 offers a vibrant, cosmopolitan lifestyle for you and your family, complemented by tax‑free salaries, concessionary travel, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for progression inside and beyond the cockpit.
What we offer
Etihad provides a highly 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 674,029 (USD 181,589) 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 of up to AED 40,000 for primary and AED 55,000 for secondary per child, for up to three children
- 42 days of annual leave
- Industry-leading staff travel benefits and access to Etihad’s exclusive discounts
- USD 10,000 Travel allowance for self and eligible dependents
- Accidental and life insurance coverage
The 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.
- 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
What you'll bring
To be considered for the role of Captain A330, you must meet the criteria below:
- A minimum of 7000 hours total flying time
- A minimum of 2500 PIC hours
- A minimum of 1500 PIC hours on A330
- Flown A330 family within the last 12 months
- Type rating on A330 should be valid for a minimum of 2 months at the time of joining
- Unrestricted and current ICAO ATPL
- Current on A330
- Unrestricted and current Class 1 medical
- Have not attained the age of 59 years on the day of joining
- Current TRE/TRI is an advantage
- English Language Fluency (written and verbal) Level 4 or higher
Etihad 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. All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!
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