Captain - Airbus A320 - Etihad, Orléans

What we offer Etihad provides a 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

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

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 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

(1) Glass Cockpit: aircraft with a FMS coupled to APFDS

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