First Officer - Airbus Wide Body

Job Description

We are delighted to be recruiting First Officers to join our Wide Body fleet, and we welcome applications from pilots across Airbus and Boeing who meet the criteria below.

Just as we push boundaries for our guests through innovation, sustainability, and world‑class service, we are 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 ample 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
• 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 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 youll 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

Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, our pilots fly one of the world’s most modern and efficient fleets, operating across six continents and connecting people and cultures every day. As we advance our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet and expand our global network, we’re creating unparalleled opportunities for pilots to grow, lead and fly at the highest level. Join us and take your career to new horizons with an airline built for the future.

To learn more visit www.etihad.com

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