Captain A320: Lead a Modern, Expanding Fleet

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 404,000 - 674,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education allowance

Staff travel benefits

Housing allowance

42 days annual leave

Relocation support

Job summary

Etihad Airways is seeking a Captain to lead the operation of the A320 fleet from Abu Dhabi, ensuring safety, efficiency, and outstanding guest experience. You will command the aircraft, lead the crew, and uphold Etihad’s high standards across every flight.

Ideal candidates will have extensive flying hours on the A320 family, current ATPL with unrestricted medical, and recent experience in a glass cockpit environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5500 hours total flying time.
• Minimum 2500 PIC hours on multi-crew glass cockpit.
• Minimum 1500 PIC hours on one of the A320 Family.
• Flown A320 family within the last 12 months.
• A320 type rating valid for a minimum of 2 months at the time of joining.
• Unrestricted and current ICAO ATPL.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Crew leadership

Decision making

Crew resource management

Environmental awareness

Education

ICAO ATPL

A320 type rating

Class 1 medical

Tools

A320 Family

Glass cockpit

Job description

Etihad Airways is seeking a Captain to lead the operation of the A320 fleet from Abu Dhabi, ensuring safety, efficiency, and outstanding guest experience. You will command the aircraft, lead the crew, and uphold Etihad’s high standards across every flight.

Ideal candidates will have extensive flying hours on the A320 family, current ATPL with unrestricted medical, and recent experience in a glass cockpit environment.