Etihad A320 First Officer

We are excited to partner with a world class airline in Abu Dhabi to recruit A320 First Officers for 2026. Your annual package includes basic salary, flying pay, housing allowance, and layover and meal allowances, with the potential to earn up to AED 513,732 (USD 138,318) Direct applicants through Rishworth Aviation will benefit from a fast tracked process, including pre booked application slots.
This is a position based in Abu Dhabi which requires relocation. Mobility assistance will be provided for successful incumbents. Education sponsorship, medical and insurance will be covered along as well with attractive employee benefits.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of A320 First Officer, you must meet either Criteria A or Criteria B, in addition to the General Eligibility criteria below.
Criteria A
· Minimum 2,000 hours total flying time
· Minimum 1,500 hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit MPA (1)
· Minimum 500 hours on type
Criteria B
· Minimum 1,500 hours total flying time
· Minimum 1,000 hours on any A320 family aircraft
General Eligibility
· Flown any A320 family aircraft within the last 12 months
· Type rating on A320 valid for at least 2 more months at the time of joining
· Unrestricted ATPL or valid frozen ATPL (2) issued by an ICAO member state
· Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical
· Must not have attained the age of 50 on the day of joining
· English language fluency (written and verbal) – ICAO Level 4 or better
(1) Glass Cockpit: aircraft with an FMS coupled to APFDS
(2) Holders of Frozen ATPL License (CPL) must present the results of ATPL Theoretical Knowledge Exam and an integrated ATPL course completion certificate
Benefits:
• Very competitive salary, flight pay, and allowances
• Education allowance of up to AED 40,000 for primary and AED 55,000 for secondary per child, for up to three children
• Income protection scheme
• Work-related ground Transportation provided
• End-of-service benefits
• Global and comprehensive accidental and life insurance coverage
• Performance-based annual salary increments
If you are keen and meet the minimum requirements, please submit your applications as soon as possible!
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.