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  • Date posted

    October 13, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Abu Dhabi UAE

  • Career level

    Senior

  • Qualification

    current A320 qualification and unrestricted Class 1 medical; required A320 instructor/examiner experience and English Level 4 or higher Current unrestricted ICAO ATPL

  • Experience

    3 - 5 Years

  • Quantity

    1 person

  • Gender

    Any

Description

The Captain A320 - Instructor combines flight command with the training and development of pilots. The role is accountable for safe aircraft operation, crew leadership and professional decision-making, while delivering instruction in line with GCAA regulations and company operating manuals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Exercise command of the aircraft throughout the flight and ensure the safety and security of passengers, crew, cargo and aircraft.
  • Lead flight and cabin crew through clear decisions and effective crew resource management.
  • Operate efficiently and responsibly in line with fuel, sustainability and on-time performance policies.
  • Deliver training duties in accordance with GCAA CAR-FCL and CAR-AIR OPS requirements and the airline’s Operations Manual.
  • Demonstrate instructor competencies, provide high-quality pilot training and serve as a professional role model.
  • Support pilot development by identifying learning needs, providing feedback and contributing to training-system improvements.
  • Provide course feedback and help develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and resilience required for safe operations.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • At least 5,500 total flying hours and 2,500 Pilot-in-Command hours on multi-crew glass-cockpit aircraft.
  • At least 1,500 PIC hours on the A320 family and A320 flying within the last 12 months.
  • Current, unrestricted ICAO ATPL, current A320 qualification and unrestricted, current Class 1 medical.
  • A valid A320 type rating for at least two months at joining and must be under 59 years of age on the joining date.
  • At least three years as an A320 instructor/examiner, 1,000 FSTD training hours and 1,000 LIFUS/IOE hours.
  • English proficiency at Level 4 or higher. Current TRE/TRI and experience with MPL, cadet, ab-initio, EBT, AQP or ATQP programmes are advantageous.

Key Skills

Aircraft command, pilot instruction, crew resource management, operational judgement, regulatory compliance and technical leadership.

Employment Details

  • Company: Etihad
  • Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Employment Type: Full Time

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