Captain A320

Etihad; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 404,417 - 674,029; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Housing allowance

Staff travel benefits

End-of-service benefits

Relocation support

Job summary

Etihad Airways is seeking a Captain on the A320 with ultimate command of flights and leadership of crew. You will ensure safety, punctuality and high-level service, while maintaining Etihad’s standards.

The role requires extensive flying experience, current A320 qualification, ICAO ATPL, and an unrestricted Class 1 medical. Relocation assistance and industry-leading staff travel benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5,500 hours total flying time.
• Minimum 2,500 PIC hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit.
• Minimum 1,500 PIC hours on A320 Family.
• A320 family hours within last 12 months.
• A320 type rating valid at joining date.
• Unrestricted and current ICAO ATPL.
• Current on A320 and Class 1 medical.
• Must be under 59 years old at joining.

Responsibilities

• Exercise full command of the aircraft from taxi-out to shutdown.
• Lead flight and cabin crew with strong decision-making.
• Ensure safety, security and environmental responsibility.

Skills

Total flying hours

PIC hours multi-crew

PIC hours A320 family

A320 type rating

ICAO ATPL

Current A320 rating

Class 1 medical

Age under 59

English fluency

In-flight relief hours rule

Job description

Job Description

Make the world your home.

It’s an extraordinary time to join Etihad. In 2025 alone we’ve carried over 10 million guests, announced 30+ new destinations, and recorded the strongest half-year profit in our history. With more than 20 new aircraft arriving this year and a clear path to double our fleet by 2030, we’re investing heavily in the future and redefining what global aviation looks like.

Just as we push boundaries for our guests through innovation, sustainability, and world-class service, we’re equally committed to providing our pilots with exceptional careers. Etihad, ranked the world’s safest airline, offers a vibrant, cosmopolitan lifestyle for you and your family, complemented by tax-free salaries, concessionary travel, comprehensive benefits, and endless opportunities for progression inside and beyond the cockpit.

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 from any 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 visitwww.etihad.com