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Ethiopian Airlines pilot requirements 2026
To fly for Ethiopian Airlines, first officers need at least 1,500 hours and captains at least 3,500 hours. 3 open vacancies list their own requirements below.
General requirements
| First officer, minimum hours | 1,500 hours |
|---|---|
| Captain, minimum hours | 3,500 hours |
| Licence and medical | JAA/FAA or ICAO ATPL, Class 1, ICAO English L4 |
| Type rating | unknown |
| Other | Expat CPT: 2,500 jet PIC, 500 command on type, current rating, age 60 max. FO age 55 max. |
Requirements in the open adverts (3)
| Vacancy | Total hours | Command (PIC) | Type rating | Licence | Age | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expat Captain A350 | 3,500 hours | – | Required | – | – | – |
| Expat Captain B737 | 3,500 hours | – | Required | – | – | – |
| Expat Captain B777/787 | 3,500 hours | – | Required | – | – | – |
Taken from each advert. The advert itself always prevails.
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