Captain - Airbus Wide Body

Job description

Etihad Airways is recruiting Captains for Airbus Wide Body aircraft, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. As a Captain, 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. Responsibilities: - 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 Requirements (Criteria A OR Criteria B, plus General Eligibility): 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

Additional requirements

• Must have 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

Compensation and Benefits

up to $181,589 per year (USD)

• Tax-free salary
• Basic salary + flying pay
• Housing allowance
• Layover and meal allowances (per diem)
• Potential earnings up to AED 674,029 (USD 181,589) per year based on 75 flying hours/month
• Performance-based annual increments
• Education allowance up to AED 40,000 (primary) / AED 55,000 (secondary) per child, up to 3 children
• Income protection scheme
• 42 days annual leave
• Staff travel benefits and Etihad exclusive discounts
• USD 10,000 travel allowance for self and eligible dependents
• End-of-service benefits
• Accidental and life insurance coverage
• Shipping container allowance for relocation
• Settling-in support
• Family travel benefits from any location in the world

Base Location