Captain A320 - Instructor

Job Description

• 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 includesperformance-based annual increments, complemented by a comprehensive range of benefits:
• Education allowance of up toAED 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 (**K**nowledge, **S**kills and **A**ttitude) 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

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