Airbus Wide Body First Officer at Etihad Airways

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Job Overview

Airline Airline

Etihad Airways

Position Position

First Officer

Base Base

Abu Dhabi

Aircraft Aircraft

Airbus Wide Body

Rating Type Rating

Required

Contract Contract

Permanent

Role overview

Etihad Airways is recruiting experienced First Officers for its Airbus Wide Body fleet based in Abu Dhabi. The role involves supporting the Captain in the safe and efficient operation of long-haul flights while offering long-term career progression within one of the world’s leading international airlines.

Airline Facts

About Etihad Airways

Founded

2003

Headquarters

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Airline overview

Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, based at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The airline operates a modern fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft, serving destinations across six continents with passenger and cargo services.

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Requirements

Rating Type Rating

Required

License

ICAO - ATPL(A)

Medical

ICAO - Class 1

Language

ICAO Level 4+

Minimum Total Flight Time

2,500 hours

Other Minimum Flight Time

Minimum 2,500 total flight hours.
Minimum 1,500 hours on multi-crew glass cockpit aircraft.
Minimum 1,000 hours on Airbus Wide Body FBW or Boeing Wide Body aircraft.
OR
Minimum 3,000 total flight hours.
Minimum 2,000 hours on Airbus Wide Body FBW or Boeing Wide Body aircraft.

Other License Requirements

Unrestricted ATPL or valid Frozen ATPL issued by an ICAO member state.
Valid type rating on any Airbus Wide Body FBW or Boeing Wide Body aircraft.
Type rating must remain valid for at least 2 months at the time of joining.
Frozen ATPL holders must provide ATPL theoretical examination results and an integrated ATPL course completion certificate.

Additional Requirements

Maximum age of 49 years on the date of joining (must not have attained age 50).
Ability to work and relocate to Abu Dhabi.
Must have operated an Airbus Wide Body FBW or Boeing Wide Body aircraft within the previous 12 months.

Benefits

Annual package of up to AED 513,732 (approximately USD 138,318) based on 75 flying hours per month.
Tax-free salary.
Basic salary, flying pay, housing allowance, layover allowance and meal allowance.
Performance-based annual salary increments.
Education allowance of up to AED 40,000 per child for primary education (up to three children).
Education allowance of up to AED 55,000 per child for secondary education (up to three children).
Income protection scheme.
42 days annual leave.
Industry-leading staff travel benefits.
Access to exclusive Etihad employee discounts.
End-of-service benefits.
Accidental and life insurance.
Relocation support including shipping container allowance.
Settling-in assistance.
Family travel benefits from any location worldwide.
Career progression opportunities within the airline.

Application

How to apply

Applications are handled on the employer's external application page.

Posted by Skyreer.aero Posted 29 Jul 2026