Airbus A330 Captain – Etihad Airways (Abu Dhabi)

🧭 What you’ll do

• Exercise full command from taxi-out to final engine shutdown, ensuring the safe, secure, and efficient operation of every flight.
• Lead and mentor both flight and cabin crew, applying sound decision-making and exemplary Crew Resource Management.
• Protect the safety and security of passengers, crew, cargo, and aircraft while maintaining Etihad’s professional standards.
• Operate efficiently and responsibly in line with fuel-management and sustainability policies.
• Deliver consistent on-time performance to support reliability and exceptional guest satisfaction.

🧰 What you’ll bring

• Minimum 7,000 hours total time; minimum 2,500 hours PIC as commander, including at least 1,500 PIC hours on type (A330).
• Flown the A330 within the last 12 months and current on type at time of joining.
• Valid A330 type rating with at least two months’ validity remaining at time of joining.
• Unrestricted, current ICAO ATPL and unrestricted, current Class 1 medical.
• ICAO English Level 4 or higher (spoken and written).
• Under 59 years of age on date of joining.
• Desirable: Current TRE/TRI experience.

Note: Where hours were accumulated on flights with in‑flight relief, only 75% of those hours count toward the required minimums.

🌟 Rewards & benefits

• Competitive, tax-free package: basic salary, flying pay, housing allowance, and layover/meal allowances.
• Performance-based annual increments.
• Education allowances per child (up to three children): AED 40,000 (primary) and AED 55,000 (secondary).
• Income protection scheme, accidental and life insurance coverage.
• 42 days of annual leave.
• Staff travel benefits and exclusive partner discounts.
• End-of-service benefits in line with UAE regulations.
• Relocation support: shipping container allowance, settling-in assistance, and family travel benefits from anywhere in the world.
• Career growth across leadership, training, fleet management, and wider Flight Operations.

📍 Base, visa & compliance

• Home base: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Work environment: Modern, international A330 operation with a safety-first culture
• Sponsorship: Full visa sponsorship provided

📨 How to apply

If you meet the requirements and are ready to captain a world-class A330 operation, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application with your latest logbook summary, license and medical validity, and A330 currency details.