Make the world your home

It’s an exciting time to join Etihad. With ambitious plans to fly to more destinations than ever before, we're investing heavily in our future to make Etihad even stronger. We’re transforming the aviation industry through creativity, innovation, and sustainability, pushing the boundaries to create a world of thoughtful choices for our guests on every journey. And just as we aspire to create meaningful experiences for our guests, we’re equally committed to delivering a remarkable, thoughtful employee experience.

Abu Dhabi has been ranked first on the world’s safest cities list in 2025, which makes joining us not just a career move with endless progression opportunities inside and beyond the cockpit, but also a great lifestyle choice for you and your family. Beyond the cockpit, enjoy tax-free salaries, concessionary travel, health insurance, gym memberships, and more. Combine this with the chance to build a life in the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Abu Dhabi, and you’ve got an exciting new adventure awaiting you!

What we offer

We offer a competitive annual package, which includes your basic salary, flying pay, housing allowance to secure your dream home of your choice, and layover and meal allowances. There is the opportunity to earn up to 513,732 AED (USD 138,318) tax-free per annum based on 75 hours of flying per month. There are annual increments to the salary based on performance and we also offer additional benefits, including:

• Education allowance of AED 40,000 for primary and AED 55,000 for secondary, for up to 3 children
• Income protection scheme
• 42 days of annual leave
• Industry-leading staff travel benefits and access to Etihad’s exclusive iSave discount
• End-of-service benefits
• Accidental and life insurance coverage

The role

• Conduct the flight in compliance with the current flight plan, SOPs and the Captain's instructions when the Captain is not at the controls notify him/her of any change to the current flight plan, ATC or geographical position upon their return.
• Assist the Captain as requested, concerning any administrative duties in relation to the flight
• Confirm the safe navigation of the aircraft, maintaining a continuous and independent check upon both the geographical position of the aircraft ensuring safe terrain and weather clearance
• Maintain high personal standard of discipline, conduct and appearance as a representative of Etihad Airways at all times

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.
• 500 hours should be on one of the A320 Family
• Flown any Airbus FBW within the last 12 months
• Type rating on A320 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.
• Current on A320.
• Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical.
• Maximum age limit is 50 years old.
• English Language Fluency (written and verbal) Level 4 or better.
• In case of hours accumalated 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