Captain - Airbus Wide body

It’s an exciting time to join Etihad. We continue to grow at pace, with our network expanding, new aircraft joining the fleet, and ambitious plans to double our fleet by 2030. As one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, we’re investing in our people, our operations, and the future of aviation.

As a Captain, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of our growth, leading one of the world’s youngest and most modern fleets while upholding the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and operational excellence. Based in Abu Dhabi, you’ll enjoy a vibrant lifestyle, tax-free salary, comprehensive benefits, concessionary travel, and outstanding opportunities to develop your career, including leadership, training, fleet management, and wider Flight Operations roles.

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 includesperformance-based annual increments, complemented by a comprehensive range of benefits:

• Education allowance of up toAED 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 eligibledependents
• Accidental and life insurance coverage
• Etihad supports candidates relocating to Abu Dhabi through initiatives such as a shipping container allowance, settling-in support, and family travel benefits from
  any location in the world

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

To be considered for the role of Captain, you must meeteither Criteria Aor Criteria B, in addition to the General Eligibility criteria below.

• Minimum 7,000 hours total flying time
• Minimum 2,500 PIC hours on jet multi crew new generation aircraft/EFIS, of which 2,000 hours should be on wide body aircraft above 140 tons
• Minimum 1,500 PIChours on any Airbus Wide Body FBW or Boeing Wide bodyaircraft

• Minimum 7,000 hours total flying time
• Minimum 3,000 PIC hours on jet multi crew new generation aircraft/EFIS, of which 2,500 hours should be on wide body aircraft above 140 tons
• Flown any Airbus Wide Body FBW or Boeing Wide bodyaircraft within the last 12 months
• Type rating on any Airbus Wide Body FBW or Boeing Wide bodyaircraft valid for at least 2 more months at the time of joining
• Unrestricted ATPL and current ICAO ATPL
• Must not have attained the age of 59on the day of joining
• English language fluency (written and verbal) – ICAO Level 4 or better

Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, our pilots fly one of the world’s most modern and efficient fleets, operating across six continents and connecting people and cultures every day. As we advance our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet and expand our global network, we’re creating unparalleled opportunities for pilots to grow, lead and fly at the highest level.

Join us and take your career to new horizons with an airline built for the future.