Etihad Airways – First Officer
First Officer
Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position
First Officer
Type Rated
Not required
Fleet
A320 / A330 / B777 / B787 / A350
Job Description
Etihad Airways offers a tax-free First Officer salary starting at approximately AED 26,000/month (~€6,100), with total annual earnings reaching around €140,000 depending on fleet, allowances, and flying hours. Additional flight pay (~AED 40/hour) and layover allowances further increase total compensation.
Etihad is currently hiring First Officers across Airbus and Boeing fleets, including A320, A330, B777, and B787 aircraft, based in Abu Dhabi. The airline operates a modern long-haul fleet and offers widebody exposure early in a pilot’s career.
Pilots benefit from:
Tax-free UAE salary
Housing allowance (~AED 13,333/month FO)
Layover meal allowances (AED 12–23/hour depending on region)
42 days annual leave
International widebody operations
Fleet expansion career opportunities
Etihad is currently expanding its fleet with additional A350 and A330neo aircraft deliveries, creating continued demand for First Officers. The airline is considered a strong entry into Middle East widebody operations with structured training and international exposure.
Requirements
ICAO ATPL
1500–2500 total flight hours
1000 hours multi-crew jet preferred
Airbus/Boeing experience preferred
Valid Class 1 medical
English proficiency
Current on type preferred
Pilotium Insight
Etihad is one of the easier entry points into Middle East widebody operations. While salary is slightly lower than Emirates/Qatar, pilots gain valuable long-haul experience and modern fleet exposure. Best suited for First Officers targeting widebody progression and Middle East career growth.