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Pilots' Detailed Payscale- please state whether payscale is before or after tax
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Effective from:
2022
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Addtional notes:
 Etihad offers pilots the opportunity to fly a modern fleet with excellent training and operational standards. While compensation may be lower than some regional airlines, the company provides valuable experience on widebody aircraft and exposure to international routes. Housing and allowances are available, and pilots gain the chance to be part of a well-respected global airline. The environment encourages professional growth and networking within a diverse, international team.    
 
Fleet
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Brief Payscale (please state whether before or after tax) (please ignore if the detailed payscale above is up to date)

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Capt top €235,000 AED965,000 27/Aug/24
Capt base €8270 AED 35200
20/Nov/25
FO top €140,000 AED575,000 27/Aug/24
FO base €6110 AED 26000 20/Nov/25
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Additional Duty Pay / Per Diems for Etihad Airways Pilot Jobs
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Capt Salary not increasing since some time, and management is very confident that is not necessary. High cost of living vs lowest package make life very difficult with kids and partner not working.
28/Dec/25
FO Flight Pay: AED 40 per/hr. Meal allowance during layovers as per the following rates: Middle East/GCC/Sub Continent AED12/hr -Asia/Far East AED15hr - Africa/Australasia AED18/hr -Europe/Americas AED 23/hr.
24/Dec/13
SO Monthly Housing allowance Cpt 14167 AED FO 13333 Make really difficult to rent a place in Abu Dhabi. No transportation service or allowance offered, expect to buy a car or rent.
22/Nov/25
FE
Pension Details for Etihad Airways Pilot Jobs
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No provident found being considered  
20/Nov/25
Conditions for Etihad Airways Pilot Jobs
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Roster Roster very heavy with maximum 4 days off in a row once a month, not guaranteed
22/Nov/25
Leave 42 days,most pilots never allocated full leave due to lack of pilots
28/Oct/07
Staff travel Annual leave ticket not guaranteed as supposed to be by contract
22/Nov/25
Discounted holidays

Etihad Airways Pilot Jobs Situation
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Current Situation:  
Etihad is hiring pilots for modern international aircraft, offering structured training, career development, and exposure to a global network. Pilots also receive performance bonuses, and many report a supportive and professional cockpit environment, making it a great place to grow.
 		 21/Mar/26
Outlook:  
Etihad is actively seeking pilots and frequently runs roadshows to attract talent, as the airline prepares for major fleet expansion. With 20 Airbus aircraft expected by 2026 and more deliveries planned through 2030, there are excellent opportunities for pilots to join and grow with the airline  
 		 21/Mar/26
Overall Hiring Situation (+ve/neutral/-ve):
Positive   21/Mar/26
Etihad Airways Pilot Jobs Entry Requirements (including preferred pilot schools)
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Captain  
A minimum of 7000 hours total flying time and A minimum of 4000 hours on jet aircraft in excess of 60000 kgs and A minimum of 2500 hours in command of multi-crew jet engine aircraft in excess of 60000 kgs and ICAO ATPL,valid licence and medical Must be a current Captain and Maximum Age limit is 56 years old and English Language fluency ( written and verbal ) Preference would be given to candidates who are type rated or with wide body experience The hours mentioned above shall be on powered fix wing aircraft only 27/Feb/08
   
FO  
A330/340 &B777 A minimum of 2500 hours total flying time and A minimum of 1000 hours on multi crew, glass cockpit jet aircraft and A320: A minimum of 1500 hours total flying time and A minimum of 1000 hours on multi crew,glass cockpit jet aircraft ICAO ATPL,valid licence and medical Must be current and Maximum age limit is 53 years old and English Language Fluency ( written and verbal ) Preference would be given to candidates with Airbus 320,330,340 or B777 experience The hours mentioned above shall be on powered fix wing aircraft only 27/Feb/08
   
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Recruitment Process for Etihad Airways Pilot Jobs
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First day is ATPL exam, 50 questions regarding ICAO docs 8168, 4444 and Jeppesen Definitions if you pass, you have the SIM assessment on the A320 or B787 depending which airplane you are rated. If you pass on the next day you have Ground Exercise followed by the Technical Interview. Third day is the medical exam, pay attention to your BMI level, max 29.9. Practice aptitude and psychometric tests here.  27/Apr/23
Fleet
last update
Current:  
19xA320, 10xA321, 2xA332, 10xA380, 8x777, 38x787, 5xA35X 5/Jan/26
 
Orders:  
Etihad Airways announced a major expansion of its widebody fleet with 32 additional Airbus aircraft. Order for six A330-900s, becoming the latest A330neo customer. In addition, seven additional A350-1000s (increasing its total for the type to 27) and three A350F (bringing the airline’s A350F commitment to 10 aircraft). Etihad Airways also announced the commitment of nine A330-900s on lease from Avolon.   28/Nov/25
Etihad Airways Pilot Jobs Recruitment Contact
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Preferred method of application:  
Online only 6/Jul/15
   
Name:  
Captain Jihad Matta 6/Jul/15
 
Job Title:  
Head Of Pilot Recruitment 6/Jul/15
 
Address:    
Abu Dhabi international airport, Etihad Airways complex. 6/Jul/15
     
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Email: (To find out whether your email application has been read use VisualCV)
     
Website:  21/Nov/04
http://www.etihadairways.com  
Pilot vacancies webpage:  4/Apr/16
https://careers.etihad.com/Etihad/go/Pilot-and-SFI-Jobs/716401/  
Online application form link:  21/Nov/04
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Bases For Etihad Airways Pilot Jobs (including restrictions for recent pilot school graduates)
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(click to look-up airport codes)		 16/Feb/08

 

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