First Officer - A320

About the role

Etihad is recruiting a First Officer for its A320 aircraft, based in Abu Dhabi. The First Officer is a key member of the flight deck team, supporting the Captain in the safe, secure and efficient operation of every flight, with a clear pathway to Captain and access to world-class training.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Captain in all aspects of flight preparation, navigation and operation, in line with Etihad's operating procedures and regulatory standards.
• Maintain a continuous, independent check of aircraft position, terrain and weather.
• Provide clear communication, advice and support to the Captain for safe and efficient decision-making.
• Uphold high standards of discipline, conduct and personal appearance.
• In the event of Captain incapacitation, assume command in accordance with rank and company procedures.

Required profile

• Criteria A: minimum 2,000 total flying hours, 1,500 on multi-crew glass-cockpit aircraft and 500 on type; or Criteria B: minimum 1,500 total hours and 1,000 on any A320 family aircraft.
• Flown an A320 family aircraft within the last 12 months.
• A320 type rating valid for at least 2 more months at the time of joining.
• Unrestricted ATPL or valid frozen ATPL issued by an ICAO member state; frozen ATPL holders must also show ATPL theoretical exam results and an integrated ATPL course completion certificate.
• Current unrestricted Class 1 medical.
• Not yet aged 50 on the day of joining.
• English fluency, written and verbal, ICAO Level 4 or better.

What we offer

• Tax-free package including basic salary, flying pay, housing allowance and layover and meal allowances, with potential earnings of up to AED 513,732 per year on 75 flying hours per month.
• Performance-based annual increments.
• 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, end-of-service benefits and accidental and life insurance.
• Staff travel benefits and Etihad discounts, relocation support (shipping container allowance, settling-in support, family travel benefits).