Is Etihad Airways hiring in 2026? Actively hiring. 8 verified openings with requirements and direct apply links. Checked against the official careers portal.
✓ Verified 10 Jun 2026: 7 live flight-deck vacancies — A320 & widebody Captains and FOs, rated and non-rated. 'Journey 2030' plan to double the fleet.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) · Direct Entry · min 2,500 hrs
2,500 hrs TT · 1,500 hrs multi-crew glass · ATPL/fATPL · under 50.
Tax-free, up to $138,318/yr
Abu Dhabi (AUH) · Rated · min 1,500 hrs
1,500–2,000 hrs TT with A320 time · current on type (12 mo).
Tax-free, up to $138,318/yr
Abu Dhabi (AUH) · Rated · min 2,500 hrs
2,500–3,000 hrs TT with 1,000–2,000 hrs widebody · current (12 mo).
Tax-free, up to $138,318/yr
Abu Dhabi (AUH) · Direct Entry · min 7,000 hrs
7,000 hrs TT · 4,000 PIC multi-crew glass · ICAO ATPL · under 59.
Tax-free, up to $181,589/yr
Abu Dhabi (AUH) · Rated · min 5,500 hrs
5,500 hrs TT · 2,500 PIC glass · 1,500 PIC on A320 family.
Tax-free, up to $181,589/yr
Abu Dhabi (AUH) · Rated · min 7,000 hrs
7,000 hrs TT · 2,500–3,000 PIC jet, mostly widebody >140t · current.
Tax-free, up to $181,589/yr
Abu Dhabi (AUH) · Rated · min 5,500 hrs
Captain A320 criteria + instructor experience — see listing.
See official listing
Abu Dhabi (AUH) · Direct Entry
Min age 21 · min height 163 cm (no reach test) · high-school diploma · fluent English · willing to serve alcohol · able to swim with a flotation device · no visible tattoos. Tax-free pay + furnished Abu Dhabi accommodation, transport, worldwide medical, 30 days leave & annual home ticket. Global open days; 145+ nationalities.
Tax-free up to AED 10,000/mo + housing, transport & medical
First Officer year 1: 100,800 · FO year 5: 124,000 · Senior Captain: 182,000
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