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 highly 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 USD 10,000 Travel allowance for self and eligible dependents End-of-service benefits Accidental and life insurance coverage 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, you must meet either Criteria A or Criteria B, in addition to the General Eligibility criteria below. 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