Note: This role will require you to be relocated to Abu Dhabi
We are excited to partner with a world‑class airline in Abu Dhabi to recruit Captains and First Officers (USD 11,000 USD 14,000/month tax free + benefits) for 2026. Direct applicants through Rishworth Aviation will benefit from a fast‑tracked process, including pre‑booked application slots this June in Philippines.
This is a position based in Abu Dhabi which requires relocation. Mobility assistance will be provided for successful incumbents. Education sponsorship, medical and insurance will be covered along as well with attractive employee benefits.
Requirements
We have several different openings available. Please find the requirements below:
A320 Captains
- A minimum of 5500 hours total flying time.
- A minimum of 2500 PIC hours on multi crew, glass cockpit (1)
- A minimum of 1500 PIC hours on one of the A320 Family
- Flown A320 family within the last 12 months
- Type rating on A320 should be valid for a minimum of 2 months at the time of joining
- Unrestricted and current ICAO ATPL
- Current on A320
- Unrestricted and current Class 1 medical
- Current TRE/TRI is an advantage
- English Language Fluency (written and verbal) Level 4 or higher
- In case of hours accumulated on flights with inflight relief, 75% of the total hours shall be counted towards the required minimum
(1) Glass Cockpit: aircraft with a FMS coupled to APFD
A320 First Officers
- Minimum 1,500 hours total flying time
- Minimum 1,000 hours on any A320 family aircraft
General Eligibility
- Flown any A320 family aircraft within the last 12 months
- Type rating on A320 valid for at least 2 more months at the time of joining
- Unrestricted ATPL or valid frozen ATPL (2) issued by an ICAO member state
- Unrestricted, current Class 1 medical
- English language fluency (written and verbal) – ICAO Level 4 or better
Wide Body Captains
To be considered for the role of Captain, 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 2,500 PIC hours on jet multi crew new generation aircraft/EFIS, of which 2,000 hours should be on wide body aircraft above 140 tons
- Minimum 1,500 PIC hours on any Airbus Wide Body FBW or Boeing Wide body aircraft
Criteria B
- Minimum 7,000 hours total flying time
- Minimum 3,000 PIC hours on jet multi crew new generation aircraft/EFIS, of which 2,500 hours should be on wide body aircraft above 140 tons
General Eligibility:
- Flown any Airbus Wide Body FBW or Boeing Wide body aircraft within the last 12 months
- Type rating on any Airbus Wide Body FBW or Boeing Wide body aircraft valid for at least 2 more months at the time of joining
- Unrestricted ATPL or valid frozen ATPL (1) issued by an ICAO member state
- Unrestricted, current Class 1 Medical
- English language fluency (written and verbal) – ICAO Level 4 or better
Wide Body First Officers
To be considered for the role of First Officer, you must meet either Criteria A or Criteria B, in addition to the General Eligibility criteria below.
Criteria A
- Minimum 2,500 hours total flying time
- Minimum 1,500 hours on multi-crew, glass cockpit MPA (1)
- Minimum 1,000 hours on any Airbus Wide Body FBW or Boeing Wide body aircraft
Criteria B
- Minimum 3,000 hours total flying time
- Minimum 2,000 hours on any Airbus Wide Body FBW or Boeing Wide body aircraft
General Eligibility:
- Flown any Airbus Wide Body FBW or Boeing Wide body aircraft within the last 12 months
- Type rating on any Airbus Wide Body FBW or Boeing Wide body aircraft valid for at least 2 more months at the time of joining
- Unrestricted ATPL or valid frozen ATPL (2) issued by an ICAO member state
- Unrestricted, current Class 1 Medical
- English language fluency (written and verbal) – ICAO Level 4 or better
Benefits:
- Very competitive salary, flight pay, and allowances
- Education allowance of up to AED 40,000 for primary and AED 55,000 for secondary per child, for up to three children
- Income protection scheme
- End-of-service benefits
- Global and comprehensive accidental and life insurance coverage
- Performance-based annual salary increments
If you are keen and meet the minimum requirements, please submit your applications as soon as possible!
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
