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Airbus A330 First Officer – Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi
✈️ Airbus A330 First Officer – Join Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi
Step into the right seat with Etihad Airways and help deliver safe, secure and efficient operations across a growing global network. Build a long-term career with world-class training, a strong safety culture and a clear pathway to Captain.
🧭 The role
As a First Officer on the A330, you will be a key member of the flight deck team, supporting the Captain to ensure every flight is conducted safely, securely and efficiently in line with Etihad procedures and regulatory standards.
🧰 What you’ll do
- Assist with flight preparation, navigation and aircraft operation in accordance with SOPs and regulations.
- Independently monitor aircraft position, terrain and weather, maintaining situational awareness at all times.
- Provide clear communication, advice and decision support to the Captain.
- Uphold high standards of discipline, conduct and professional appearance.
- Assume command in accordance with rank and company procedures should the Captain become incapacitated.
🌟 What you’ll bring
- Total time: Minimum 2,500 hours total flying time.
- Multi-crew glass cockpit MPA: At least 1,500 hours.
- On type: At least 1,000 hours on the A330.
- Recency: Flown an A330 family aircraft within the last 12 months.
- Type rating: A330 type rating valid for at least 2 months at time of joining.
- License: Unrestricted ATPL or valid Frozen ATPL issued by an ICAO member state. Frozen ATPL holders must provide ATPL Theoretical Knowledge Exam results and an integrated ATPL course completion certificate.
- Medical: Unrestricted current Class 1 medical.
- Age: Under 50 on date of joining.
- English proficiency: ICAO Level 4 or higher (written and verbal).
💼 Rewards and benefits
- Tax-free package: Competitive basic salary, flying pay, housing allowance, and layover/meal allowances.
- Earning potential: Up to AED 513,732 (approx. USD 138,318) per year based on 75 flying hours/month.
- Increments: Performance-based annual salary increases.
- Education allowance: Up to AED 40,000 (primary) and AED 55,000 (secondary) per child for up to three children.
- Leave: 42 days of annual leave.
- Protection & insurance: Income protection scheme, accidental and life insurance.
- End-of-service benefits: Provided in line with company policy.
- Travel perks: Staff travel and discounts, plus family travel benefits for relocation to Abu Dhabi.
- Relocation support: Shipping container support and settling-in assistance.
- Career growth: World-class training and a clear pathway to Captain within a strong safety culture.
📨 Ready to apply?
If you meet the minimum requirements and are eager to progress your career on the A330 with a leading global airline, we’d love to hear from you. Visa sponsorship is available for qualifying candidates.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps and assessment details.

