Etihad - A330 First Officers

Aviation JobSearch Europa; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 430,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi invites applications for a First Officer to join the flight deck team. You will assist the Captain in flight preparation, navigation, and operations, maintaining high safety and operational standards while developing leadership for future command.

The role requires extensive experience with the A330, including current or recent time, ICAO ATPL eligibility, and ELP Level 4 or higher. A tax-free salary package with generous allowances is offered.

Qualifications

• Total flying time at least 2,500 hours.
• At least 1,500 hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit.
• At least 1,000 hours on type.
• Current on the A330 and flown it in the last 12 months.
• Valid A330 type rating for a minimum of 2 months at joining.
• Unrestricted and current ICAO ATPL or frozen ATPL with Class 1 Medical.
• ELP Level 4 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Captain in flight preparation, navigation, and operation.
• Maintain continuous check of aircraft position, terrain, and weather for safe navigation.
• Provide clear communication and support to the Captain for safe decision-making.
• Uphold high standards of discipline and professional appearance.

Skills

Total flying hours

Multi-crew hours

A330 hours

A330 current

ELP Level 4

Education

ICAO ATPL or Frozen ATPL + Class 1 Medical

Job description

ZENON Verified

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Pilot

First Officer

Onsite

Full time

4 days ago

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 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
• 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 First Officer with Etihad, you are a key part of the flight deck team, supporting the Captain in ensuring the safe, secure, and efficient operation of every flight. You are expected to demonstrate professionalism, technical skill, and strong teamwork while developing your leadership capability for future command.

• Assist the Captain in all aspects of flight preparation, navigation, and operation, ensuring compliance with Etihad’s operating procedures and regulatory standards.
• Maintain a continuous and independent check of aircraft position, terrain, and weather to support safe navigation at all times.
• Provide clear communication, advice, and support to the Captain to contribute to safe and efficient decision‑making.
• Uphold high standards of discipline, conduct, and personal appearance, representing Etihad professionally in every environment.
• In the event of Captain incapacitation, assume command in accordance with rank and company procedures.

What You’ll Bring

To be considered for the role of First Officer, you must meet the criteria below:

• A minimum of 2,500 hours total flying time
• A minimum of 1,500 hours on multi‑crew, glass cockpit
• A minimum of 1,000 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 or frozen 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!