Job Description
Join Etihad as a First Officer and become a key member of our flight deck team, supporting the Captain in ensuring the safe, secure, and efficient operation of every flight.
Overview
Etihad is the world’s safest airline and offers a vibrant, cosmopolitan lifestyle for you and your family, complemented by tax‑free salaries, concessionary travel, comprehensive benefits and opportunities for progression inside and beyond the cockpit.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Captain in all aspects of flight preparation, navigation, and operation, ensuring compliance with Etihad’s operating procedures and regulatory standards.
* Maintain a continuous and independent check of aircraft position, terrain, and weather to support safe navigation at all times.
* Provide clear communication, advice, and support to the Captain to contribute to safe and efficient decision‑making.
* Uphold high standards of discipline, conduct, and personal appearance, representing Etihad professionally in every environment.
* In the event of Captain incapacitation, assume command in accordance with rank and company procedures.
Qualifications
General Eligibility
* Flown any A320 family aircraft within the last 12 months.
* Type rating on A320 valid for at least 2 more months at the time of joining.
* Unrestricted ATPL or valid frozen ATPL issued by an ICAO member state.
* Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical.
* Must not have attained the age of 50 on the day of joining.
* English language fluency (written and verbal) – ICAO Level 4 or better.
Selection Criteria
Criteria A
* Minimum 2,000 hours total flying time.
* Minimum 1,500 hours on multi‑crew, glass cockpit MPA.
* Minimum 500 hours on type.
Criteria B
* Minimum 1,500 hours total flying time.
* Minimum 1,000 hours on any A320 family aircraft.
Pay & Benefits
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.
* Income protection scheme.
* 42 days of annual leave.
* Industry‑leading staff travel benefits and access to Etihad’s exclusive discounts.
* End‑of‑service benefits.
* 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.
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