Etihad - A330 Captains

Zenon Recruitment Ltd; Abu Dhabi; Vor Ort; AED 607.000 - 741.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Education allowance

42 days annual leave

Industry-leading travel benefits

Relocation support

Insurance coverage

Zusammenfassung

Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi seeks a Captain to lead safe, efficient operations with full command of the aircraft and crew. You will uphold the airline’s standards, manage flight and cabin teams, and drive on-time performance while operating under tax-free compensation.

The role requires extensive flight hours, PIC experience on A330, a current A330 rating, and ICAO ATPL with Class 1 Medical. Excellent relocation and staff benefits accompany the package.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 7,000 hours total flying time.
• Minimum of 2,500 PIC hours.
• Minimum of 1,500 PIC hours on type.
• Current on the A330 and flown the A330 in the last 12 months.
• Unrestricted ICAO ATPL and Class 1 Medical.
• ELP Level 4 or higher.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Crew resource management

Decision making

Safety

Communication

Ausbildung

ATPL (ICAO)

Class 1 medical

Tools

A330 type rating

A330 familiarity

Jobbeschreibung

Make the world your home.

It’s an exciting time to join Etihad. They continue to grow at pace, with their network expanding, new aircraft joining the fleet, and ambitious plans to double their fleet by 2030. As one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, they’re investing in their people, their operations, and the future of aviation.

Just as Etihad push boundaries for our guests through innovation, sustainability, and world-class service, they are equally committed to providing their pilots with exceptional careers. Abu Dhabi, ranked the world’s safest city in 2025, 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 Etihad offers

Etihad provides a highly 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 674,029 (USD 181,589) per year based on 75 flying hours per month. Your salary includesperformance-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
• USD 10,000 Travel allowance for self and eligible dependents
• 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, you must meet the following criteria:

• A minimum of 7,000 hours total flying time
• A minimum of 2,500 PIC hours
• A minimum of 1,500 PIC hours on type
• Current on the A330
• Flown the A330 in the last 12 months
• Valid A330 type rating for a minimum of 2 months at the time of joining
• Unrestricted and current ICAO ATPL and Class 1 Medical
• ELP Level 4 or higher

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations.

In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!