Etihad Airways : A320 First Officer

Zenon Aviation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 513,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in the UAE is seeking an A320 First Officer to support flight operations and ensure safety. With a competitive tax-free salary package up to AED 513,732 annually, the role offers extensive benefits including housing and education allowances. Candidates must have significant flying experience, valid pilot certifications, and be fluent in English. Join a reputable airline committed to innovation and excellence in aviation.

Benefits

Education allowance

Income protection scheme

Annual leave

Staff travel benefits

End-of-service benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2,000 hours total flying time or 1,500 hours on any A320 family aircraft.
• Flown any A320 family aircraft within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Captain in all flight preparations.
• Ensure compliance with operating procedures and standards.
• Provide clear communication to the Captain.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Education

Unrestricted ATPL or valid frozen ATPL

Class 1 medical

Job description

Make the world your home.

It’s an extraordinary time to join Etihad. In 2025 alone they’ve carried over 10 million guests, launched 27 new destinations, and recorded the strongest half-year profit in their history. With more than 20 new aircraft arriving this year and a clear path to double their fleet by 2030, Etihad are investing heavily in the future and redefining what global aviation looks like.

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

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 A320 First Officer, you must meet either Criteria A or Criteria B, in addition to the General Eligibility criteria below.

Criteria A

• Minimum 2,000 hours total flying time
• Minimum 1,500 hours on multi‑crew, glass cockpit MPA(1)
• Minimum 500 hours on type

Criteria B

• Minimum 1,500 hours total flying time
• Minimum 1,000 hours on any A320 family aircraft

General Eligibility

• Flown any A320 family aircraft within the last 12 months
• Type rating on A320 valid for at least 2 more months at the time of joining
• Unrestricted ATPL or valid frozen ATPL(2) issued by an ICAO member state
• Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical
• English language fluency (written and verbal) – ICAO Level 4 or better
• Glass Cockpit : aircraft with a FMS coupled to APFDS
• Holders of Frozen ATPL (CPL) License must present the results of ATPL Theoretical Knowledge Exam and an integrated ATPL course completion certificate

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!