B777 Freighter Captain

Rishworth Aviation; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 367,000 - 551,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation recruitment agency is looking for experienced B777 Freighter Captains to join Etihad, the national airline of the UAE. The role requires significant flying hours and qualifications including a current ATPL and medical. Successful candidates will be offered a competitive, tax-free annual package along with various benefits. Applications are encouraged from qualified pilots for a start in early 2026.

Benefits

Competitive, tax-free annual package

Accommodation provided

Comprehensive medical insurance

Industry-leading staff travel benefits

Annual Incentive

Qualifications

• Minimum 7,000 hours total flying time.
• Minimum 2,500 PIC hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit.
• Unrestricted and current ATPL issued by an ICAO member state.

Responsibilities

• Operate B777 Freighter for Etihad.
• Meet minimum flying hours and eligibility criteria.

Skills

Boeing wide body aircraft operation

Fluent English (ICAO Level 4)

Job description

Overview

We are excited to partner with Etihad to recruit B777 Freighter Captains to start early 2026! As the national airline of the UAE, Etihad is growing and offering competitive salaries and benefits.

Screenings: November & December 2025

Benefits

• Competitive, tax-free annual package
• Annual Incentive
• Average of 14 operating days per month
• Accommodation provided
• Accidental and life insurance coverage
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Industry-leading staff travel benefits and access to Etihad’s exclusive discounts
• End-of-service benefits

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for the role of Freighter Captain B777, you must meet either Criteria A or Criteria B, in addition to the General Eligibility criteria below.

Criteria A

• Minimum 7,000 hours total flying time
• Minimum 2,500 PIC hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit (1) of which 2,000 should be on any Boeing wide body aircraft above 140 tons
• Minimum 1,500 PIC hours on any Boeing wide body

Criteria B

• Minimum 7,000 total flying hours
• Minimum of 3,000 PIC hours on jet multi-crew, glass cockpit (1) of which 2,500 should be on Boeing wide body aircraft above 140 tons as commander

General Eligibility

• Flown any Boeing FBW within the last 12 months
• Type rating on applicable aircraft to be valid for at least 2 more months at the time of joining
• Unrestricted and current ATPL issued by an ICAO member state
• Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical
• Must not have attained the age of 59 on the day of joining
• English language fluency (written and verbal) – ICAO Level 4 or better

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

If you meet the minimum requirements, please submit your applications as soon as possible!

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.