We are excited to partner with Etihad Airways to recruit B777 Freighter Captains to start early 2026!

As the national airline of the UAE, Etihad Airways is soaring to new heights. In 2025, they’ve flown over 10 million guests, launched 30+ destinations, and recorded their strongest half-year profit ever. With 20+ new aircraft joining this year and plans to double their fleet by 2030, this is an exciting time to join a growing, world-class airline offering competitive salaries and benefits.

Screenings
•   November & December 2025

Benefits
•   Competitive, tax-free annual package
•   Annual Incentive
•   Average of 14 operating days per month
•   Accommodation provided
•   Accidental and life insurance coverage
•   Comprehensive medical insurance
•   Industry-leading staff travel benefits and access to Etihad’s exclusive discounts
•   End-of-service benefits

Minimum Requirements
To be considered for the role of Freighter Captain B777, you must meet either Criteria A or Criteria B, in addition to the General Eligibility criteria below.

Criteria A
•   Minimum 7,000 hours total flying time
•   Minimum 2500 PIC hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit (1) of which 2000 should be on any Boeing wide body aircraft above 140 tons
•   Minimum 1500 PIC hours on any Boeing wide body FBW

Criteria B
•   Minimum 7000 total flying hours
•   Minimum of 3000 PIC hours on jet multi-crew, glass cockpit (1) of which 2500 should be on Boeing wide body aircraft above 140 tons as commander

General Eligibility
•   Flown any Boeing FBW within the last 12 months
•   Type rating on applicable aircraft to be valid for at least 2 more months at the time of joining
•   Unrestricted and current ATPL issued by an ICAO member state
•   Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical
•   Must not have attained the age of 59 on the day of joining
•   English language fluency (written and verbal) – ICAO Level 4 or better

(1) Glass Cockpit: aircraft with a FMS coupled to APFDS

If you meet the minimum requirements, please submit your applications as soon as possible!

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.