Life as an Etihad Pilot | Etihad Pilot Roadshows | September-October 2026

Captains and First Officers, meet Etihad’s recruitment team this September and October across select cities.

Etihad is looking for experienced Captains and First Officers and invites you to meet their team and discover what it’s like to fly with Etihad.

Open to both type-rated and non-rated pilots, the roadshow gives you the opportunity to discover more about life at Etihad, from their global operation and tax-free salaries to balanced rosters and life beyond the cockpit. You’ll also learn more about their growing, modern fleet of 200+ aircraft as part of their Journey 2030.

📍Helsinki | 8 September: Hilton Helsinki Airport

📍Stockholm | 10 September: Radisson Blu Arlandia

📍Munich | 13 October: Hilton Munich Airport

📍Frankfurt | 15 October: Hilton Frankfurt Airport

During the session, you will:

• Meet the recruitment team and have your questions answered
• Find out more about their tax-free salaries, benefits, career progression and life in Abu Dhabi
• Get an overview of the recruitment process and what to expect at each stage
• Learn more about their relocation support

Partners and families are also welcome to join the session and discover what life in Abu Dhabi could look like for the whole family.

Why join Etihad

• A global network growing at pace. Fly one of the world’s youngest and most diverse fleets across an expanding global operation.
• Take home more of what you earn. Competitive, tax-free salaries with no deductions. Up to USD 138,000 annually for First Officers and up to USD 180,000 for Captains.
• Fast-track to command. With early wide-body exposure and defined upgrade pathways, First Officers can potentially reach Command in as little as three years.
• Leadership beyond command. Captains can continue to grow with opportunities to move into Trainer, Assessor and Technical Pilot roles.
• No endless living out of a suitcase. Balanced, thoughtful rosters designed for life beyond the cockpit.
• Enjoy your days off doing what you love. 42 days of annual leave and 15 days of paid sick leave.
• Your health comes first. Private medical insurance for you and your family.
• Supporting your children’s future. Education allowance to support your children’s education.
• Perks that take you places. Free annual family tickets and global staff discounts.
• Your move to Abu Dhabi, made simple. Full relocation support for you and your family, including 30 days of hotel accommodation on joining and a housing allowance.