About the role
Description It’s an extraordinary time to join Etihad. As we move further into 2026, we’ve carried over 10 million guests, announced 30+ new destinations, and recorded the strongest financial results in our history. With more than 20 new aircraft arriving this year and a clear path to double our fleet by 2030, we’re investing heavily in the future and redefining what global aviation looks like. Just as we push boundaries for our guests through innovation, sustainability, and world-class service, we’re 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 endless opportunities for progression inside and beyond the cockpit. What we 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 513,732 (USD 138,318) 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 The Role As a First Officer with Etihad, you are a key part of the flight deck team, supporting the Captain in ensuring the safe, secure, and efficient operation of every flight. You are expected to demonstrate professionalism, technical skill, and strong teamwork while developing your leadership capability for future command. Assist the Captain in all aspects of flight preparation, navigation, and operation, ensuring compliance with Etihad’s operating procedures and regulatory standards. Maintain a continuous and independent check of aircraft position, terrain, and weather to support safe navigation at all times. Provide clear communication, advice, and support to the Captain to contribute to safe and efficient decision‑making. Uphold high standards of discipline, conduct, and personal appearance, representing Etihad professionally in every environment. In the event of Captain incapacitation, assume command in accordance with rank and company procedures. What you'll bring To be considered for the role of First Officer, you must meet either Criteria A or Criteria B, in addition to the General Eligibility criteria below. Criteria A Minimum 2,500 hours total flying time Minimum 1,500 hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit MPA (1) Minimum 1,000 hours on any Airbus Wide Body FBW or Boeing Wide body aircraft Criteria B Minimum 3,000 hours total flying time Minimum 2,000 hours on any Airbus Wide Body FBW or Boeing Wide body aircraft 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 or valid frozen ATPL (2) issued by an ICAO member state Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical Must not have attained the age of 50 on the day of joining English language fluency (written and verbal) – ICAO Level 4 or better (1) Glass Cockpit: aircraft with a FMS coupled to APFDS (2) Holders of Frozen ATPL License (CPL) must present the results of ATPL Theoretical Knowledge Exam and an integrated ATPL course completion certificate