Etihad Airways

Captain A320

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates / Middle East

Position
Captain
Aircraft
Airbus A320 family
Total time
5500+ hrs
Authority
ICAO
Type rating
Type rating required

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Overview

The captain leads the flight and cabin crews and holds command responsibility for each flight. The position is based at the airline’s Abu Dhabi hub and may lead to training, fleet management or other flight operations work.

Responsibilities

Lead the crew and exercise command throughout each flight. Ensure the safety and security of everyone on board, and operate in line with Etihad’s fuel, safety and punctuality procedures.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5,500 total hours, 2,500 PIC hours on multi-crew glass-cockpit aircraft and 1,500 PIC hours on the A320 family. Current A320 qualification, A320-family flying within 12 months, and an A320 type rating valid for at least two months at joining. Current unrestricted ICAO ATPL and Class 1 medical, English Level 4 or higher, and age under 59 on joining. Current TRE/TRI is an advantage. Etihad credits 75% of hours accumulated with in-flight relief toward the minimum.

Benefits

Etihad advertises 42 days of annual leave, education support, staff travel, insurance and relocation assistance.

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