Job Title: Captain A320 Instructor
Company Name: Etihad Airways
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Work Mode: On-site
Job Description / Role:
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.
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.
As a Captain A320 – Instructor, you are a role model at Etihad Airways, responsible for the training and development of Etihad pilots’ core competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Attitude) and resilience. You are authorised to conduct training duties in line with the GCAA CAR-FCL and CAR-AIR OPS regulations.
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.
- Display instructor competencies and uphold standards.
- Provide good quality training to pilots at Etihad Airways.
- Provide a positive role model to all other personnel.
- Provide training system and course feedback.
- Develop the potential and skills of the pilots.
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.
- 3 years as an A320 Instructor and/or Examiner (TRI/TRE).
- 1000 hours of FSTD training.
- 1000 hours of LIFUS/IOE experience.
Skills Required:
- Unrestricted and current ICAO ATPL.
- Type rating on A320 should be valid for a minimum of 2 months at the time of joining.
- Current on A320.
- Unrestricted and current Class 1 medical.
- Good technical knowledge (expertise).
Languages: English Language Fluency (written and verbal) Level 4 or higher
Employment / Job Type: Full Time
Benefits: Tax-free salary, housing allowance, layover and meal allowances, education allowance (up to AED 40k primary/AED 55k secondary for 3 children), income protection, 42 days annual leave, staff travel benefits, USD 10,000 travel allowance, end-of-service benefits, life insurance, and relocation 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 Jobs
Department / Functional Area: Flight Operations
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates may apply by submitting their resume/CV through the official Etihad Airways career website.
