Jobs at Etihad Airways in United Arab Emirates

We're excited to announce that the Etihad Pilot Recruitment Team will be hosting an assessment event in Milan! If you are a pilot based in the area and interested in joining us as a First Officer on our A320 fleet, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your details via the provided link; our team will contact you if you meet the criteria to discuss the next steps.

Future assessment events in other locations will be announced soon. Please only apply for the Milan event if you are based in the region.

With ambitious plans to expand our destinations, we're investing heavily in our future to strengthen Etihad. We are transforming the aviation industry through creativity, innovation, and sustainability, aiming to create a thoughtful travel experience for our guests and a remarkable employee experience.

Abu Dhabi has been ranked the safest city in the world in 2025, making joining us not just a career move with endless progression opportunities but also a lifestyle choice for you and your family. Enjoy tax-free salaries, concessionary travel, health insurance, gym memberships, and more. Build a life in the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Abu Dhabi and embark on an exciting new adventure!

We offer a competitive annual package including basic salary, flying pay, housing allowance, and layover and meal allowances. You can earn up to 513,732 AED (USD 138,318) tax-free annually based on 75 flying hours per month. Salary increments are based on performance, and additional benefits include:

• Education allowance of AED 40,000 for primary and AED 55,000 for secondary education, for up to 3 children
• Income protection scheme
• 42 days of annual leave
• Industry-leading staff travel benefits and access to Etihad’s exclusive iSave discount
• End-of-service benefits
• Accidental and life insurance coverage

• Conduct flights in compliance with current flight plans, SOPs, and Captain's instructions. Notify the Captain of any changes when not at the controls.
• Assist the Captain with administrative duties related to the flight as requested.
• Ensure the safe navigation of the aircraft, maintaining independent checks on position, terrain, and weather conditions.
• Maintain high standards of discipline, conduct, and appearance as a representative of Etihad Airways.

To be considered, you must meet the following criteria:

• A minimum of 2500 total flying hours
• At least 1500 hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit, or high-performance military jets
• 500 hours on one of the A320 Family aircraft
• Recent flying experience on Airbus FBW within the last 12 months
• Valid type rating on A320 with at least 2 months remaining at the time of joining
• ICAO current and unrestricted ATPL (Frozen ATPL not accepted unless held by a UAE citizen)
• Current on A320
• Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical
• Maximum age of 50 years
• English language proficiency Level 4 or better
• For hours accumulated with inflight relief, 75% of total hours count towards minimums
• Experience with glass cockpit aircraft with FMS and APFDS

Founded in 2003, Etihad Airways is the UAE’s national airline and a global leader in aviation. Based in Abu Dhabi, we serve numerous destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America, with a vast network through codeshare partnerships. Recognized for superior service, awards, and innovation, Etihad is committed to sustainability and industry decarbonization. To learn more, visit etihad.com.