First Officer A320

First Officer – A320

Etihad Airways is recruiting a First Officer for the A320 family to join the flight deck team in Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Captain in all aspects of flight preparation, navigation, and operation, ensuring compliance with Etihad’s operating procedures and regulatory standards.
• Maintain a continuous and independent check of aircraft position, terrain, and weather to support safe navigation at all times.
• Provide clear communication, advice, and support to the Captain to contribute to safe and efficient decision‑making.
• Uphold high standards of discipline, conduct, and personal appearance, representing Etihad professionally in every environment.
• Assume command in the event of Captain incapacitation in accordance with rank and company procedures.

Qualifications

Criteria A

• Minimum 2,000 hours total flying time.
• Minimum 1,500 hours on multi‑crew, glass‑cockpit MPA (1).
• Minimum 500 hours on type.

Criteria B

• Minimum 1,500 hours total flying time.
• Minimum 1,000 hours on any A320 family aircraft.

General Eligibility

• Flown any A320 family aircraft within the last 12 months.
• Type rating on A320 valid for at least 2 more months at the time of joining.
• Unrestricted ATPL or valid frozen ATPL issued by an ICAO member state.
• Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical.
• Must not have attained the age of 50 on the day of joining.
• English language fluency (written and verbal) – ICAO Level 4 or better.
• Glass Cockpit: aircraft with an FMS coupled to APFDS.
• Holders of Frozen ATPL License (CPL) must present the results of ATPL Theoretical Knowledge Exam and an integrated ATPL course completion certificate.

Benefits and Compensation

• Tax‑free salary package up to AED 513,732 (USD 138,318) per year based on 75 flying hours per month, including basic salary, flying pay, housing allowance, and layover and meal allowances.
• Performance‑based annual increments.
• Education allowance 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.