With more than 20 new aircraft arriving this year and a clear path to double our fleet by 2030, were investing heavily in the future and redefining what global aviation looks like.
Just as we push boundaries for our guests through innovation, sustainability, and world-class service, were equally committed to providing our pilots with exceptional careers. Etihad, ranked the worlds safest airline, offers a vibrant, cosmopolitan lifestyle for you and your family, complemented by tax-free salaries, concessionary travel, comprehensive benefits, and endless opportunities for progression inside and beyond the cockpit.
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 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 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 Etihads exclusive discounts
~ 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 First Officer with Etihad, you are a key part of the flight deck team, supporting the Captain in ensuring the safe, secure, and efficient operation of every flight. Assist the Captain in all aspects of flight preparation, navigation, and operation, ensuring compliance with Etihads operating procedures and regulatory standards
Maintain a continuous and independent check of aircraft position, terrain, and weather to support safe navigation at all times
To be considered for the role of A320 First Officer, you must meet either Criteria A or Criteria B, in addition to the General Eligibility criteria below.
Minimum 1,000 hours on any A320 family aircraft
Flown any A320 family aircraft within the last 12 months
Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical
English language fluency (written and verbal) - ICAO Level 4 or better
(1) Glass Cockpit: aircraft with a FMS coupled to APFDS
(Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the worlds leading airlines. Together with Etihads codeshare partners, Etihads network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. 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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