Etihad Airways – A320 First Officers – Abu Dhabi

Etihad A320 First Officer opportunities are currently available for experienced Airbus pilots to join the airline in Abu Dhabi.

Etihad is continuing to expand its network and fleet, with First Officers joining a growing operation and a defined pathway towards future command.

Etihad A320 First Officer requirements

Applicants must meet either Criteria A or Criteria B.

Criteria A

• Minimum 2,000 hours total flying time
• Minimum 1,500 hours on multi-crew, glass-cockpit multi-pilot aircraft
• Minimum 500 hours on type

Criteria B

• Minimum 1,500 hours total flying time
• Minimum 1,000 hours on any Airbus A320-family aircraft

General eligibility

• A320-family flying experience within the previous 12 months
• A320 type rating valid for at least two months at the time of joining
• Unrestricted ATPL or valid frozen ATPL issued by an ICAO member state
• Current unrestricted Class 1 medical
• ICAO English Level 4 or higher
• Applicants must not have reached age 50 on the date of joining

Etihad specifies additional documentation requirements for holders of a frozen ATPL.

Salary and benefits

Etihad advertises a tax-free package with potential annual earnings of up to AED 513,732 based on 75 flying hours per month.

The published benefits package also includes:

• Housing allowance
• 42 days annual leave
• Education allowance for eligible children
• Staff travel benefits
• Income protection
• Life and accident insurance
• End-of-service benefits
• Relocation and settling-in support

The role

First Officers support the Captain in the safe, secure and efficient operation of each flight while maintaining high professional and technical standards. Etihad also highlights leadership development and progression towards future command.

How to apply

Applicants should review the complete eligibility criteria and submit their application directly through Etihad Airways’ official recruitment page.