Cadet Pilot Programme

Etihad Airways; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 51.000 - 61.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Structured career pathway

Monthly training salary

Overseas training opportunities

Mentorship from instructor pilots

Descripción de la vacante

Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi invites UAE nationals to join a structured two-year pilot training program, combining ground school, flight simulations, and practical flying training.

Participants will learn under seasoned instructor pilots, adhere to SOPs and aviation regulations, with training conducted in the UAE and overseas and staged salary increases as milestones are reached.

Formación

• Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.
• Maths and Physics at top grades are preferred.
• Interest in aviation and continuous learning is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Complete a structured two-year training program including ground school, flight simulations, and practical flying training.
• Adhere to strict safety protocols, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in training both within the UAE and overseas.
• Work under the mentorship of highly experienced instructor pilots to develop professional flying capabilities.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Motivation for aviation

Educación

High school diploma with Maths and Physics

Higher education degree (optional)

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities

• Complete a structured two-year training program including ground school, flight simulations, and practical flying training
• Adhere to strict safety protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements
• Participate in training both within the UAE and overseas
• Work under the mentorship of highly experienced instructor pilots to develop professional flying capabilities

Requirements

• UAE National
• Aged between 18 and 29 years old
• Minimum height of 160cm
• High school diploma (minimum 80% overall grade) including passing grades in Mathematics and Physics, or a higher education degree
• Minimum IELTS score of 5.5 or EmSAT English score of 1250
• Completion of, or a permanent exemption from, UAE National Service (for males)
• Strong command of written and spoken English
• Passion for aviation and commitment to continuous learning

Benefits

• Structured career pathway with staged salary increases upon reaching training milestones
• Monthly salary of AED 5,000 during the initial two-year training period
• Salary increases following License Skill Test (LST) and completion of line training (LFUS)
• Opportunity to progress to Senior First Officer (SFO) upon obtaining an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)
• Mentorship from industry-leading instructor pilots

About the Company

Etihad Airways is the UAE’s national carrier, based in Abu Dhabi. We are shaping the future of global aviation by investing in the next generation of Emirati talent. Through our Journey 2030 ambition, we provide meaningful career pathways that empower UAE Nationals to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact on the aviation industry.