Captain (A330)

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; relocation support available from any location in the world

Annual package of up to AED 674,029 (USD 181,589), based on 75 flying hours per month, including basic salary, flying pay, housing allowance, and layover and meal allowances.

Company

hirify.global is the UAE’s national airline, operating a modern fleet from Abu Dhabi across six continents.

What you will do

• Command A330 flights from taxi-out through final engine shutdown.
• Ensure the safety and security of crew, passengers, cargo, and aircraft.
• Lead flight and cabin crew through effective decision-making and crew resource management.
• Operate efficiently and responsibly in line with fuel and sustainability policies.
• Deliver consistent on-time performance and support guest satisfaction.

Requirements

• Minimum 7,000 total flying hours, including at least 2,500 PIC hours as commander and 1,500 PIC hours on type.
• A330 flown within the last 12 months and current A330 qualification.
• A330 type rating valid for at least 2 months at the time of joining.
• Unrestricted and current ICAO ATPL.
• Unrestricted and current Class 1 medical.
• Must not have reached the age of 59 on the joining date.
• English language fluency, written and verbal, at ICAO Level 4 or higher.
• If hours were accumulated on flights with inflight relief, 75% of total hours count toward the required minimums.

Nice to have

• Current TRE/TRI qualification.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position based in Abu Dhabi with relocation support, including shipping container, settling-in, and family travel assistance.
• Tax-free package with performance-based annual increments.
• Education allowance of up to AED 40,000 for primary and AED 55,000 for secondary education per child, for up to three children.
• 42 days of annual leave, income protection, end-of-service benefits, and accidental and life insurance.
• Staff travel benefits and access to Etihad discounts.
• Opportunities for leadership, training, fleet management, and wider Flight Operations roles.

Hiring process

• Applicants should meet all stated flight-hour, qualification, medical, age, and English-language criteria before consideration.
• Etihad conducts interviews face-to-face or via video or telephone before any formal offer and does not request personal information, bank details, or payment during recruitment.