We are delighted to be recruiting Captains to join our Wide Body fleet, and we welcome applications from pilots across Airbus and Boeing who meet the criteria below.

Just as we push boundaries for our guests through innovation, sustainability, and world‑class service, we are equally committed to providing our pilots with exceptional careers. Etihad, ranked the world’s safest airline, offers a vibrant, cosmopolitan lifestyle for you and your family, complemented by tax‑free salaries, concessionary travel, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for progression inside and beyond the cockpit.

What we offer

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 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
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 either Criteria A or Criteria B, in addition to the General Eligibility criteria below.

Criteria A

Minimum 7,000 hours total flying time
Minimum 2,500 PIC hours on jet multi crew new generation aircraft/EFIS, of which 2,000 hours should be on wide body aircraft above 140 tons
Minimum 1,500 PIC hours on any Airbus Wide Body FBW or Boeing Wide body aircraft

Criteria B

Minimum 7,000 hours total flying time
Minimum 3,000 PIC hours on jet multi crew new generation aircraft/EFIS, of which 2,500 hours should be on wide body aircraft above 140 tons

General Eligibility

Flown any Airbus Wide Body FBW or Boeing Wide body aircraft within the last 12 months
Type rating on any Airbus Wide Body FBW or Boeing Wide body aircraft valid for at least 2 more months at the time of joining
Unrestricted ATPL and current ICAO ATPL
Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical
Must not have attained the age of 59 on the day of joining
English language fluency (written and verbal) – ICAO Level 4 or better