Make the world your home.

It’s an extraordinary time to join Etihad. In 2025 alone we’ve carried over 10 million guests, launched 27 new destinations, and recorded the strongest half-year profit in our history. 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.

Just as we push boundaries for our guests through innovation, sustainability, and world-class service, we’re equally committed to providing our pilots with exceptional careers. Abu Dhabi—ranked the world’s safest city in 2025—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

As a Cargo First Officer with Etihad, you’ll receive a competitive, tax-free annual package that recognises both performance and the unique demands of cargo operations. This includes a base salary of AED 216,000 (USD 58,815) per year, monthly productivity pay, variable pay, and an annual incentive of up to AED 16,500 (USD 4,492), based on a 175-day working pattern. Your salary includes performance-based annual increments, complemented by a comprehensive range of benefits:

• Accidental and life insurance coverage
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Industry-leading staff travel benefits and access to Etihad’s exclusive discounts
• End-of-service benefits

The Role

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. You are expected to demonstrate professionalism, technical skill, and strong teamwork while developing your leadership capability for future command.

• 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

What you’ll bring

To be considered, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• A minimum of 2500 hours total flying time.
• A minimum of 1500 hours on multi crew, glass cockpit (1) or high-performance military jet
• Minimum 500 hrs on any Boeing.
• Currently flying on any Boeing aircraft.
• Flown any Boeing aircraft within the last 12 months.
• Type rating on any Boeing aircraft should be valid for a minimum of 2 months at the time of joining.
• ICAO current and unrestricted ATPL. We do not accept Frozen ATPL unless held by a UAE citizen.
• Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical.
• 50 years maximum age on date of joining.
• English Language Fluency (written and verbal) Level 4 or better.
• In case of hours accumulated on flights with inflight relief, 75% of the total hours shall be counted towards the required minimums.

(1) Glass Cockpit: aircraft with a FMS coupled to APFDS

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. 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!