With more than 20 new aircraft arriving this year and a clear path to double our fleet by 2030, we're investing heavily in the future and redefining what global aviation looks like. Etihad, ranked the world's 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. What we offer 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 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
~ 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
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
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 A320, you must meet the criteria below:
Unrestricted and current Class 1 medical
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
(1) Glass Cockpit: aircraft with a FMS coupled to APFDS Additional Information 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. To learn more visit Recruitment Fraud Alert Beware of fraudulent job offers from individuals or organizations claiming to represent the Etihad group. Interviews are conducted face-to-face or via video/telephone before any formal offer.