Captain A320 - Instructor

Etihad Airways
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
AED 674,029 per year
Posted
5/8/2026
Career Level
Mid-Senior Level
Qualification
ICAO ATPL, A320 Type Rating
Minimum 5500 hours total flying time, 2500 PIC hours on multi crew, glass cockpit, 1500 PIC hours on A320 Family30 views

Job Description

About Etihad Airways

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 (Knowledge, Skills and Attitude) 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 h...

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