Airbus A320 Captain | UAE Relocation Opportunity

Job Description

Etihad Airways is hiring a Captain for the A320 family. The role requires strong technical command, leadership of the crew, and a commitment to safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

What we offer

Etihad provides a competitive, tax‑free compensation 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. Performance‑based annual increments are included, as well as 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 exclusive discounts
• End‑of‑service benefits
• Accidental and life insurance coverage
• Relocation support, including a shipping container allowance, settling‑in support and family travel benefits from any location worldwide

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

• Minimum of 5,500 hours total flying time
• Minimum of 2,500 PIC hours on multi‑crew, glass‑cockpit aircraft
• Minimum of 1,500 PIC hours on one of the A320 family
• Flown A320 family within the last 12 months
• Type rating on A320 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
• Must be under 59 years of age on the day of joining
• Current TRE/TRI is an advantage
• English language fluency (written and verbal) level 4 or higher
• When hours are accumulated on flights with inflight relief, 75% of the total hours count towards the required minimum

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