Etihad - A330/A340/A350 First Officers

What Etihad Offers

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
• Minimum 1,000 hours on the A330/A340/A350

Criteria B

• Minimum 3,000 hours total flying time
• Minimum 2,000 hours on A330/A340/A350

General Eligibility

• Flown the A330/A340/A350 within the last 12 months
• Type rating on the A330/A340/A350 aircraft valid for at least 2 more months at the time of joining
• Unrestricted ATPL or valid frozen ATPL issued by an ICAO member state
• Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical
• English language fluency (written and verbal) - ICAO Level 4 or higher