Airbus A320 First Officer – Etihad Airways (Abu Dhabi)

• Growth you can count on: 30+ new destinations announced and significant profitability — join a carrier scaling with purpose.
• Fleet expansion: 20+ new aircraft arriving this year; clear path to double the fleet by 2030 under the ambitious Journey 2030 strategy.
• Career momentum: Structured progression and opportunities across a global network and expanding fleet.
• Safety and standards: Fly for an award-winning airline delivering world-class service, training, and operational excellence.
• Abu Dhabi lifestyle: World’s safest city (2025), cosmopolitan living, family-friendly, and tax-free.

• Operate Airbus A320 family aircraft safely and efficiently across Etihad’s global network from Abu Dhabi.
• Execute all phases of flight in accordance with company SOPs, regulatory requirements, and the highest safety standards.
• Demonstrate strong CRM, situational awareness, and decision-making in a multi-crew, glass cockpit environment.
• Uphold Etihad’s guest-first culture through professional communication and service-minded operations.
• Engage in recurrent training and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain peak proficiency and currency.

• Experience: Total time typically 2,000+ hours; see experience profiles below.
• Type Rating: Current and valid on the Airbus A320 family; valid for at least 2 more months at the time of joining.
• Currency: Flown any A320 family aircraft within the last 12 months.
• Medical: Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical.
• English: ICAO Level 4 or higher (written and verbal).
• Age: Must not have attained the age of 50 on the day of joining.
• Licences: Unrestricted ATPL or valid Frozen ATPL (CPL) issued by an ICAO member state, with IR and ME. Holders of Frozen ATPL (CPL) must present ATPL theoretical knowledge exam results and an integrated ATPL course completion certificate.
• Open to: ICAO licence holders (visa sponsorship provided).

Experience profiles (meet one):

• Minimum 1,500 hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit MPA (aircraft with FMS coupled to APFDS) AND minimum 500 hours on A320 type; or
• Minimum 1,500 hours total flying time AND minimum 1,000 hours on any A320 family aircraft.

Note: A320 in-type minimums commonly referenced include 500 hours; ensure your logbook and currency substantiate the applicable profile.

• Competitive, tax-free salary with comprehensive benefits.
• Concessionary travel for you and eligible dependants.
• World-class training, recurrent development, and clear progression pathways.
• Stability and scale within a growing, award-winning global airline.
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship.

Ready to take the next step in your A320 career? Submit your application and ensure you include:

• Current CV/resume.
• Copy of licence(s) and medical (Class 1).
• Type rating and currency evidence (showing last A320 family flight within 12 months).
• ATPL theory results and integrated ATPL course certificate (if applying with Frozen ATPL/CPL).
• Logbook summary detailing total time and A320 family hours.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps. We appreciate your interest in flying the A320 with Etihad.