Captain - A330

It’s an exciting time to join Etihad. We continue to grow at pace, with our network expanding, new aircraft joining the fleet, and ambitious plans to double our fleet by 2030. As one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, we’re investing in our people, our operations, and the future of aviation.
As a Captain, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of our growth, leading one of the world’s youngest and most modern fleets while upholding the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and operational excellence. Based in Abu Dhabi, you’ll enjoy a vibrant lifestyle, tax-free salary, comprehensive benefits, concessionary travel, and outstanding opportunities to develop your career, including leadership, training, fleet management, and wider Flight Operations roles.
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 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
End-of-service benefits
Accidental and life insurance coverage
Etihad supports candidates relocating to Abu Dhabi through initiatives such as a shipping container allowance, settling-in support, and family travel benefits from any location in the world
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 A330, you must meet the criteria below:
A minimum of 7000 hours total flying time.
A minimum of 2500 PIC hours as commander.
A minimum of 1500 PIC hours on type.
Flown A330 within the last 12 months
Type rating on A330 should be valid for a minimum of 2 months at the time of joining
Unrestricted and current ICAO ATPL
Current on A330
Unrestricted and current Class 1 medical
Have not attained the age of 59 years on the day of joining
Current TRE/TRI is an advantage
English Language Fluency (written and verbal) Level 4 or higher
In case of hours accumulated on flights with inflight relief, 75% of the total hours shall be counted towards the required minimum.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No