In 2026, pilot salaries at Etihad remain highly competitive globally, particularly when considering the tax-free structure, housing benefits, and international flying allowances.
Etihad Pilot Careers
Etihad Airways pilot typically earn a base salary plus allowances that, when annualised, come in the range of AED 360,000 to AED 720,000 per year (approximately USD 98,000 to USD 197,000 per year).
Etihad Airways (EY) has applied for slots at São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and plans to resume flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) for the first time since 2017.
Etihad Airways is one of big three airlines in Middle East with gateways to several global cities and it offers decent salary to its pilot.
UAE’s flag carrier, Etihad Airways (EY) recruiting hundreds of pilots for both Airbus and Boeing fleet this year.
Etihad becomes one of the first to enable pilots to fly both A350 and A380 aircraft