We are proud to be supporting Etihad with their A320 Captain recruitment as they continue to grow at pace with their network expanding, new aircraft joining the fleet, and ambitious plans to double the fleet by 2030. As one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, they are investing in their people, their operations, and the future of aviation.

As a Captain, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of their growth, leading one of the world’s youngest and most modern fleets while upholding the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and operational excellence. Based in Abu Dhabi, you’ll enjoy a vibrant lifestyle, tax-free salary, comprehensive benefits, concessionary travel, and outstanding opportunities to develop your career, including leadership, training, fleet management, and wider Flight Operations roles.

What they offer

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 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
• 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 A320, you must meet the criteria below:

• A minimum of 5,500 hours total flying time.
• A minimum of 2,500 PIC hours on multi crew, glass cockpit (1)
• A minimum of 1,500 PIC hours on one of the A320 Family
• Flown A320 Family within the last 12 months
• Type rating on A320 should be valid for a minimum of 2 months at the time of joining
• Unrestricted and current ICAO ATPL
• Current on A320
• Unrestricted and current Class 1 medical
• Have not attained the age of 59 years on the day of joining
• Current TRE/TRI is an advantage
• English Language Fluency (written and verbal) Level 4 or higher
• In case of hours accumulated on flights with in-flight relief, 75% of the total hours shall be counted towards the required minimum

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