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Etihad Airways

Abu Dhabi flag carrier. Tax-free package on par with Emirates.

¥37M–¥53M
Capt. Salary (tax-free)
¥16M–¥32M
F/O Salary (tax-free)
0%
UAE Income Tax
Abu Dhabi
Base City
Overview

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, founded 2003, is the UAE's Abu Dhabi-based national flag carrier. Hubbing at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), it serves 80+ countries and 100+ cities.

Like Emirates, UAE has ZERO personal income tax — full salary is take-home. Housing, education, and home leave allowances are comprehensive. The total package is comparable to Emirates.

HQ
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Founded
2003
Hub
Abu Dhabi Int'l (AUH)
Destinations
100+ cities
Income Tax
0% (all take-home)
Ret. Age
65
Salary Data

Pilot Salary (as of March 2026)

* Figures are reference values based on public data and industry benchmarks. Verify actual compensation with each airline's official recruitment information.

PositionSalary RangeAvg / ReferenceNotes
Captain (B787/A350/B777)
Senior widebody
AED 835,000–1,185,000/yr
¥37M–¥53M 100% tax-free
First Officer
AED 360,000–720,000/yr
¥16M–¥32M 100% tax-free

💡 AED/JPY≈41. UAE income tax = 0%. Housing + education + home leave allowances on top. Purchasing power ~1.8–2× equivalent Japanese salary.

Operations

Routes & Fleet

Routes

AUH hub to 100+ cities. Japan (NRT/HND/NGO) direct flights. Africa, Europe, North America, Australia, South Asia. All international.

Fleet

B787-9/10, A350-1000, B777-300ER, A321neo

Training

Training & Checkrides

Type Rating (Direct Entry)

Etihad Aviation Training (EAT) center in Abu Dhabi. State-of-the-art simulators.

Life in Abu Dhabi

Quieter than Dubai. English widely spoken. International schools and medical facilities available.

Captain Upgrade

Typically 4–8 years as F/O. Direct Entry Captains also actively recruited.

Recurrent Checks

Proficiency checks 1–2x per year. International standard maintained.

Training Costs

Company-funded type rating. Bond applies — repayment if leaving early.

Language Environment

All operations in English. Multinational crew. International workplace.

Benefits

Benefits & Perks

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Zero Income Tax

UAE income tax = 0%. Full salary as take-home. Same tax advantage as Emirates.

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Housing Allowance

Company housing or position-based housing allowance. Family accommodation supported.

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Education Allowance

Children's education (international schools) subsidized. UAE has excellent school options.

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Home Leave Tickets

Annual confirmed home leave tickets (business class). Etihad flights home.

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Medical/Dental Insurance

Comprehensive global medical coverage for pilot and family.

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Loss of License Insurance

Income replacement for work and non-work loss of license.

Job Openings

Recruitment Info (as of March 2026)

Hiring status: Hiring

Captain — B787/A350/B777 (Direct Entry)
Abu Dhabi-based international captain.
Hiring
Min. Hours: 3,000h PIC
English: ICAO Level 4+
Work Visa: Sponsored by Etihad Airways

* UAE work visa sponsored by Etihad. Japanese passport holders hired. Recruitment agencies common route.

First Officer — All Aircraft
Abu Dhabi-based international F/O.
Hiring
License: ATPL (frozen) or CPL+IR
Min. Hours: 1,500h+
Contract: Fixed Term → Permanent