A320 Family Captain — Etihad Airways | Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, connects the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America from our Abu Dhabi hub, complemented by an extensive codeshare network. We’re executing our Journey 2030 strategy to double our fleet and triple our customers—creating unmatched opportunities for captains who want to lead, mentor, and grow.

• Fly our expanding A320 Family network across key regional and medium‑haul markets.
• Tax‑free salary, concessionary travel, and comprehensive benefits for you and your family.
• Abu Dhabi lifestyle: world‑class safety, schools, healthcare, culture, and leisure.
• Progression pathways into training, checking, and widebody fleets as we scale.

• Lead A320 Family operations as PIC, delivering safe, efficient, and customer‑centric flights.
• Operate to the highest standards in a multi‑crew, glass cockpit environment.
• Champion Etihad’s culture of safety, professionalism, innovation, and sustainability.
• Mentor First Officers and contribute to continuous improvement in training and line operations.

• License: Unrestricted and current ICAO ATPL (open to ICAO license holders).
• Medical: Unrestricted and current Class 1.
• English: ELP Level 4 or higher (written and verbal).
• Total time: 5,500 hours.
• Pilot‑in‑Command: 2,500 hours on multi‑crew, glass cockpit aircraft.
• PIC on type: 1,500 hours on A320 Family.
• Type rating: Current A320 Family rating valid for at least 2 months on date of joining.
• Currency: Flown the A320 Family within the last 12 months.
• Age: Have not attained 59 years on the day of joining.

For flights with in‑flight relief, 75% of total hours count toward the required minima.
“Glass cockpit” refers to aircraft with an FMS coupled to AP/FD.

• Current TRE / TRI endorsement.
• Demonstrated leadership in line operations, training, or safety.

Abu Dhabi blends modern city living with easy access to beaches, culture, sport, and outdoor adventure. It’s a family‑friendly, globally connected home base with a tax‑free environment and exceptional quality of life.

• Consistently ranked among the world’s safest cities.
• Excellent international schools, healthcare, and housing options.
• Rich arts, dining, and leisure—plus seamless travel from our global hub.

• Current CV/resume.
• Copy of ICAO ATPL, Class 1 Medical, and English proficiency certificate.
• Evidence of current A320 Family type rating and currency.
• Validated logbook summary showing total time, PIC, and PIC on type.
• Passport and right‑to‑work documents (visa sponsorship provided where applicable).

Ready to captain the next chapter of Etihad’s growth? Submit your application via the Etihad Careers portal. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details on assessments and onboarding.

Formed in 2003, Etihad Airways has become one of the world’s leading airlines. From our home in Abu Dhabi we connect passengers and cargo across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. Together with our codeshare partners, we offer access to hundreds of destinations worldwide. Recent years have brought numerous awards for service, cargo, and loyalty—powering our ambitious Journey 2030 strategy to double our fleet and set the standard as the airline everyone wants to fly.