Airbus A320 First Officer – Abu Dhabi

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.

• Minimum of 5,500 total flying hours.
• Minimum of 2,500 PIC hours on multi‑crew, glass‑cockpit aircraft.
• Minimum of 1,500 PIC hours on one of the A320 Family.
• Flown the A320 family within the last 12 months.
• Type rating on A320 valid for at least 2 months at the time of joining.
• Unrestricted and current ICAO ATPL.
• Current A320 rating.
• Unrestricted and current Class 1 medical.
• Not yet 59 years old on the date of joining.
• Current TRE/TRI is an advantage.
• English fluency Level 4 or higher.
• 70 % of hours on flights with inflight relief count towards PIC requirement.

Etihad 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 lay‑over and meal allowances, with potential earnings of up to AED 674,029 (USD 181,589) per year based on 75 flying hours per month.

• Education allowance of 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 exclusive discounts.
• End‑of‑service benefits.
• Accidental and life insurance coverage.
• Support for relocation to Abu Dhabi, including shipping container allowance, settling‑in support, and family travel benefits from any location worldwide.