Job Title: Captain
Company Name: Etihad Airways
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Work Mode: On-site
Job Reference/ID: 744000140889348
Job Description / Role:
It’s an exciting time to join Etihad. We continue to grow at pace, with our network expanding, new aircraft joining the fleet, and ambitious plans to double our fleet by 2030. As one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, we’re investing in our people, our operations, and the future of aviation.
As a Captain, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of our growth, leading one of the world’s youngest and most modern fleets while upholding the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and operational excellence. Based in Abu Dhabi, you’ll enjoy a vibrant lifestyle, tax-free salary, comprehensive benefits, concessionary travel, and outstanding opportunities to develop your career, including leadership, training, fleet management, and wider Flight Operations roles.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
- Lead the flight and cabin crew, demonstrating strong decision-making and effective crew resource management
- 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
Experience Required:
- A minimum of 5500 hours total flying time.
- A minimum of 2500 PIC hours on multi crew, glass cockpit (aircraft with a FMS coupled to APFDS).
- A minimum of 1500 PIC hours on one of the A320 Family.
- Flown A320 family within the last 12 months.
- Type rating on A320 should be valid for a minimum of 2 months at the time of joining.
Skills Required:
- Unrestricted and current ICAO ATPL
- Current on A320
- Unrestricted and current Class 1 medical
- Current TRE/TRI is an advantage
Languages: English Language Fluency (written and verbal) Level 4 or higher
Employment / Job Type: Full Time
Monthly Salary: Up to AED 674,029 (USD 181,589) per year
Benefits: Tax-free salary, education allowance (AED 40,000 primary / AED 55,000 secondary), income protection scheme, 42 days annual leave, staff travel benefits, end-of-service benefits, accidental and life insurance, shipping container allowance, and settling-in support.
About the Company:
The national airline of the United Arab Emirates, established in 2003 and based at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi. Etihad operates passenger and cargo services across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, and runs engineering, cargo, catering, and training businesses alongside its Etihad Guest loyalty programme.
Company Industry: Aviation
Department / Functional Area: Flight Operations
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates may apply by submitting their resume/CV through the official Etihad Airways career website.
