Etihad - A320 Captain

ZENON; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 462,358 - 565,105; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education allowance

Income protection scheme

42 days of annual leave

Staff travel benefits

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Job summary

ZENON seeks an experienced Captain A320 to ensure safety and efficiency in flight operations. The position requires a minimum of 5500 flying hours, including 1500 hours on A320, and a valid ICAO ATPL.

Benefits include a competitive tax-free salary, performance incentives, education allowances, and comprehensive insurance coverage. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong leadership and operational command while adhering to environmental policies.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5500 hours total flying time.
• A minimum of 2500 PIC hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit.
• A minimum 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 at least 2 months.
• Current TRE/TRI is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of crew, passengers, cargo, and aircraft.
• Exercise full command of the aircraft from taxi-out to final shutdown.
• Lead the flight and cabin crew effectively.
• Operate efficiently, adhering to sustainability policies.
• Ensure On Time Performance for reliability and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Fluency in English (Level 4 or higher)

Leadership and decision-making skills

Technical command of the aircraft

Education

Unrestricted ICAO ATPL

Current Class 1 medical

Job description

Make the world your home.

What Etihad offers

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 to AED 513,732 (USD 138,318) 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

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 of 5500 hours total flying time.
• A minimum of 2500 PIC hours on multi‑crew, glass cockpit (1)
• A minimum 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 ICAO ATPL
• Current on A320
• Unrestricted and current Class 1 medical
• 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