Captain A320 Instructor
Job description
It’s an exciting time to join Etihad. We continue to grow at pace, with our network expanding, new aircraft joining the fleet, and ambitious plans to double our fleet by 2030. As one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, we’re investing in our people, our operations, and the future of aviation.
As a captain, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of our growth, leading one of the world’s youngest and most modern fleets while upholding the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and operational excellence. Based in Abu Dhabi, you’ll enjoy a vibrant lifestyle, tax-free salary, comprehensive benefits, concessionary travel, and outstanding opportunities to develop your career, including leadership, training, fleet management, and wider flight operations roles.
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 300 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 higher
In case of hours accumulated on flights with inflight relief, 75% of the total hours shall be counted towards the required minimum
Additionally, you will have the following instructor experience:
3 years as an A320 instructor and/or examiner (TRI/TRE)
1000 hours of FSTD training
1000 hours of LIFUS/IOE experience
Good technical knowledge (expertise)
Previous experience with MPL/Cadet/Ab-initio training, evidence-based training (EBT) and/or AQP/ATQP are an advantage
(1) Glass cockpit: aircraft with a FMS coupled to APFDS
Additional information
Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, our pilots fly one of the world’s most modern and efficient fleets, operating across six continents and connecting people and cultures every day. As we advance our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet and expand our global network, we’re creating unparalleled opportunities for pilots to grow, lead and fly at the highest level. Join us and take your career to new horizons with an airline built for the future.
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