Official vacancies for non-rated A320 FOs and Airbus widebody captains; roadshows and online sessions through Oct 2026; UAE-national cadet scheme.
Official 2026 vacancy maxima at 75 flying hrs/month: basic + flying pay + housing + layover/meal allowances.
A320 First Officer (type rated) - via Zenon
A320 · AUH · minimum 1,500 hours · permanent · apply on zenon.aero
Agency advert for Etihad. Either 2,000 TT incl. 1,500 multi-crew and 500 A320, or 1,500 TT incl. 1,000 A320 family. A320 rating valid 2+ months at joining, flown A320 in last 12 months, ICAO English L4+. Differs from DB entry (non-type-rated FO). Advert dated Oct 2025 but still live.
Captain - A320
A320 · AUH · minimum 5,500 hours · permanent · apply on smartrecruiters.com
Full-time. 2,500 PIC multi-crew glass, 1,500 PIC A320 family; current on A320; under 59 at joining. Also advertised via Rishworth.
Captain - A330
A330 · AUH · minimum 7,000 hours · permanent · apply on smartrecruiters.com
Full-time. 2,500 PIC, 1,500 PIC on type; A330 rating valid 2+ months at joining; under 59. TRI/TRE an advantage.
Captain - Airbus Wide Body
A350/A380 · AUH · minimum 7,000 hours · permanent · apply on etihad.com
2,500+ jet PIC incl 2,000 widebody >140t; flown widebody in last 12 months; under 59.
First Officer - A330
A330 · AUH · minimum 2,500 hours · permanent · apply on smartrecruiters.com
Full-time. 1,500 multi-crew glass MPA, 1,000 on type; flown A330 in last 12 months; under 50 at joining.
First Officer A320 - Non-type Rated
A320 · AUH · minimum 2,500 hours · permanent · apply on etihad.com
1,500 hrs multi-crew glass MPA; frozen ATPL accepted; under 50 at joining.
Licensed Aircraft Engineer (GCAA/EASA Part-66) - Abu Dhabi
B777/B787/A320/A350/A380 (two Etihad types required) · AUH · apply on etihad.com
Etihad Engineering role. GCAA, EASA Part-66 or ICAO licence convertible to GCAA. Advert still live but posted Nov 2025 with no closing date.
Licensed Aircraft Technician (CAT A or B1/B2) - Abu Dhabi
Etihad fleet (types not specified) · AUH · apply on etihad.com
GCAA or ICAO CAT A or B1/B2 licence plus 3 years line maintenance at airline or MRO. Advert live, posted Dec 2025, no closing date.
From an agreement or official source · figures from 2026-03 · checked 30 Oct 2026