Etihad A330 First Officer

We are excited to partner with a world class airline in Abu Dhabi to recruit A330 First Officers for 2026. Direct applicants through Rishworth Aviation will benefit from a fast tracked process, including pre booked application slots. This is a position based in Abu Dhabi which requires relocation. Mobility assistance will be provided for successful incumbents. Education sponsorship, medical and insurance will be covered along as well with attractive employee benefits.

Requirements

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

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

If you are keen and meet the minimum requirements, apply now! Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.