Captain - A320

Etihad food group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 404,000 - 674,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Housing allowance

Family travel benefits

Education allowance for children

End-of-service benefits

Job summary

Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Captain A320 to lead one of the world’s youngest fleets, ensuring safety, security and operational excellence. Based in Abu Dhabi, you’ll enjoy a vibrant lifestyle, a tax-free salary, and comprehensive benefits while developing leadership, training, fleet management, and broader Flight Operations roles.

Join us to lead the crew with strong decision-making and contribute to Etihad’s high standards of professionalism and passenger experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5,500 hours total flying time.
• Minimum 2,500 PIC hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit.
• Minimum 1,500 PIC hours on A320 Family.
• Glass cockpit experience with FMS/APIS/CMS is required.
• Current A320 type rating and valid Class 1 medical.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of crew, passengers, cargo and aircraft at all times.
• Exercise full command of the aircraft from taxi-out to engine shutdown.
• Lead flight and cabin crew with decisive leadership and CRM.
• Operate efficiently with environmental responsibility and fuel policy.
• Deliver On Time Performance and uphold reliability and guest satisfaction.

Skills

English proficiency

ATPL license

A320 PIC

Crew leadership

Flight operations

Education

ICAO ATPL

A320 type rating

Job description

Job Description

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.

What we offer

Etihad provides a competitive, tax-free package designed to reward performance and support your lifestyle in Abu Dhabi. Your annual package includes basic salary, flying pay, housing allowance, and layover and meal allowances, with the potential to earn up toAED 674,029 (USD 181,589)per year based on 75 flying hours per month. Your salary includes performance-based annual increments, complemented by a comprehensive range of benefits:

• Education allowance of up to AED 40,000 for primary and AED 55,000 for secondary per child, for up to three children
• Income protection scheme
• 42 days of annual leave
• Industry-leading staff travel benefits and access to Etihad’s exclusive discounts
• End-of-service benefits
• Accidental and life insurance coverage
• Etihad supports candidates relocating to Abu Dhabi through initiatives such as a shipping container allowance, settling-in support, and family travel benefits fromany location in the world

The Role

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.

• 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

What you’ll bring

To be considered for the role of Captain A320, you must meet the criteria below:

• A minimum of5500 hours total flying time.
• A minimum of 2500 PIC hours on multi crew, glass cockpit (1)
• Aminimum 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
• Unrestricted and current ICAOATPL
• Current on A320
• Unrestricted and current Class 1 medical
• Have not attained the age of 59 years on the day of joining
• Current TRE/TRI is an advantage
• English Language Fluency (written and verbal) Level 4 or higher
• In case of hours accumulated on flights with inflight relief, 75% of the total hours shall be counted towards the required minimum

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

Additional Information

Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, our pilots fly one of the world’s most modern and efficient fleets, operating across six continents and connecting people and cultures every day. As we advance our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet and expand our global network, we’re creating unparalleled opportunities for pilots to grow, lead and fly at the highest level. Join us and take your career to new horizons with an airline built for the future.

To learn more visit www.etihad.com

Division: Operations & Guest Experience

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