Captain A320 - Instructor
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About the Role
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.
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Job 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.
Etihad, ranked the world’s safest airline, 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
- Etihad supports candidates relocating to Abu Dhabi through initiatives such as a shipping container allowance, settling-in support, and family travel benefits from
- any location in the world
- Etihad also provides an additional highly competitive training delivery compensation:
- FSTD 4-hour session (FFS/FTD):
AED 1,300
for a TRI,
AED 1,600
- for a TRE
- LIFUS or Line Evaluation of Competence: cumulative
- AED 800 per rotation + AED 600 per sector
- +
Flying Hours Pay
for all TRI/TRE
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
- As a
Captain A320 - Instructor
, you are a role model at Etihad Airways, responsible for the training and development of Etihad pilots’ core competencies (
K
nowledge,
S
kills and
A
- ttitude) and resilience.
- You are authorised to conduct training duties in line with the GCAA CAR-FCL and CAR-AIR OPS regulations, as well as the policies and procedures prescribed in the Etihad Airways Operations Manual Part A and D.
- Display instructor competencies and uphold standards
- Provide good quality training to pilots at Etihad Airways
- Provide a positive role model to all other personnel
- Provide training system and course feedback
- Develop the potential and skills of the pilots
- What you'll bring
- To be considered for the role of Captain A320, you must meet the criteria below:
- A minimum of 5500 hours total flying time.
- A minimum of 2500 PIC hours on multi crew, glass cockpit (1)
- A minimum of 1500 PIC hours on one of the A320 Family
- Flown A320 family within the last 12 months
- Type rating on A320 should be valid for a minimum of 2 months at the time of joining
- Unrestricted and current ICAO ATPL
- Current on A320
- Unrestricted and current Class 1 medical
- Have not attained the age of 59 years on the day of joining
- Current TRE/TRI is an advantage
- English Language Fluency (written and verbal) Level 4 or higher
- In case of hours accumulated on flights with inflight relief, 75% of the total hours shall be counted towards the required minimum
- Additionally, you will have the following Instructor experience:
- 3 years as an A320 Instructor and/or Examiner (TRI/TRE)
- 1000 hours of FSTD training
- 1000 hours of LIFUS/IOE experience
- Good technical knowledge (expertise)
- Previous experience with MPL/Cadet/Ab-initio Training, Evidence-based Training (EBT) and/or AQP/ATQP are an advantage
- (1) Glass Cockpit: aircraft with a FMS coupled to APFDS
Additional Information
Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation.
From our hub in Abu Dhabi, our pilots fly one of the world’s most modern and efficient fleets, operating across six continents and connecting people and cultures every day.
As we advance our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet and expand our global network, we’re creating unparalleled opportunities for pilots to grow, lead and fly at the highest level.
Join us and take your career to new horizons with an airline built for the future.
To learn more visit www.etihad.com
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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.
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