Captain - Airbus Wide body

Description We are delighted to be recruiting Captains 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. Abu Dhabi ranked the world's safest city in 2025 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 highly 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 674,029 (USD 181,589) 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 USD 10,000 Travel allowance for self and eligible dependents End-of-service benefits Accidental and life insurance coverage The Role As a Captain with Etihad, you hold ultimate authority for the safe, secure, and efficient operation of every flight. You are entrusted with technical command of the aircraft, leadership of the crew, and the responsibility to uphold Etihad's highest standards of professionalism. * Ensure the safety and security of crew, passengers, cargo, and aircraft at all times Exercise full command of the aircraft from taxi-out to final engine shutdown Lead the flight and cabin crew, demonstrating strong decision-making and effective crew resource management Operate with efficiency and environmental responsibility, in line with company fuel and sustainability policies Deliver consistent On Time Performance to meet Etihad's commitment to reliability and guest satisfaction What you'll bring To be considered for the role of Captain, you must meet either Criteria A or Criteria B, in addition to the General Eligibility criteria below. Criteria A * Minimum 7,000 hours total flying time Minimum 2,500 PIC hours on jet multi crew new generation aircraft/EFIS, of which 2,000 hours should be on wide body aircraft above 140 tons Minimum 1,500 PIC hours on any Airbus Wide Body FBW or Boeing Wide body aircraft Criteria B * Minimum 7,000 hours total flying time Minimum 3,000 PIC hours on jet multi crew new generation aircraft/EFIS, of which 2,500 hours should be on wide body aircraft above 140 tons 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 and current ICAO ATPL Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical Must not have attained the age of 59 on the day of joining English language fluency (written and verbal) - ICAO Level 4 or better About Etihad Airways Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world's leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad's codeshare partners, Etihad's network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad's ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly! To learn more, visit etihad.com Recruitment Fraud Alert Beware of fraudulent job offers from individuals or organizations claiming to represent the Etihad group. We will never ask for personal information, bank details, or payment during the recruitment process. Interviews are conducted face-to-face or via video/telephone before any formal offer. If you are asked for money, please treat it as fraudulent.