Etihad B787 First Officer

Rishworth Aviation; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international airline seeks B787 First Officers to join their growing team in 2026. The ideal candidate will possess significant flying experience, including a minimum of 2,000 hours total flying time or 1,500 hours on the B787 family. This role offers an exciting chance to be part of a rapidly expanding airline with competitive tax-free salaries and extensive benefits. Applicants should submit their applications as soon as possible, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Benefits

Competitive and tax-free salary

Education allowance

Performance-based annual salary increments

Industry-leading staff travel benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2,000 hours total flying time or 1,500 hours on any B787 family aircraft.
• Must possess valid type rating and ATPL.
• Must not exceed 50 years of age at the time of joining.

Responsibilities

• Operate the B787 aircraft safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with all aviation regulations.
• Adapt to operational policies and procedures.

Skills

Fluency in English (ICAO Level 4 or better)

Unrestricted Class 1 medical

Experience with B787 family aircraft

Job description

Overview

We are excited to partner with Etihad to recruit B787 First Officers to start in 2026!

As the national airline of the UAE, Etihad is soaring to new heights. In 2025, they’ve flown over 10 million guests, launched 30+ destinations, and recorded their strongest half-year profit ever. With 20+ new aircraft joining this year and plans to double their fleet by 2030, this is an exciting time to join a growing, world-class airline offering competitive salaries and benefits.

Benefits

• Very competitive and tax-free salary, flight pay, and allowances
• 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
• 15 days paid sick leave
• 30 days hotel accommodation provided upon joining
• Work-related ground Transportation provided
• Industry-leading staff travel benefits and access to Etihad’s exclusive discounts
• End-of-service benefits
• Global and comprehensive accidental and life insurance coverage
• Performance-based annual salary increments

Requirements

To be considered for the role of B787 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 B787 family aircraft

General Eligibility

• Flown any B787 family aircraft within the last 12 months
• Type rating on B787 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
• Must not have attained the age of 50 on the day of joining
• English language fluency (written and verbal) – ICAO Level 4 or better

(1) Glass Cockpit: aircraft with an FMS coupled to APFDS

(2) Holders of Frozen ATPL License (CPL) must present the results of ATPL Theoretical Knowledge Exam and an integrated ATPL course completion certificate

If you meet the minimum requirements, please submit your applications as soon as possible!

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.