We get asked a lot about how to become a pilot with Etihad Airways. One possible route especially for aspiring pilots is through the Etihad Airways Cadet Program and we will share more information with you about the Etihad Airways Pilot Training Program through this guide entitled, “How can I join the Etihad Airways Pilot Training Program”.
Please note to always check with Etihad Airways directly on the latest information on the Etihad Airways Cadet Program including entry requirements and if the program is active and accepting applications.
As of June 2021 Etihad Airways Careers website does have a section for Cadet Pilot Jobs but states that there are currently no open positions and asks interested individuals to subscribe to their email alerts to be notified when Cadet Pilot Jobs are posted. The Etihad Aviation Training website does show information on a Cadet Training program but does not show whether it is active at the moment.
How long does the Etihad Cadet Program take?
The Etihad Airways or Etihad Aviation Training websites currently do not show any information on the duration of an Etihad Cadet Program – it is best to contact them directly for the most accurate information. Usually, the average duration of airline cadet pilot training programs is two to three years.
Etihad Airways Pilot Training / Etihad Cadet Program training course overview
The cadet program is usually delivered through Etihad Aviation Training’s Flight School in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates and more advanced pilot simulator training stages are done at Etihad Aviation Training’s Simulator Training Center in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Based on its website, Etihad Aviation Training provides information on three training courses in line with the Etihad Cadet Program:
-Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL) Program; which includes theory examinations, 200 hours of flight training on single engine aircraft (Cessna 172 Skyhawk) and multi engine flying (Diamond DA42)
– Multi-crew Pilot License (MPL) Program; which includes flying the Phenom 100 Jet and upset recovery flight training on an Extra 300 aircraft. The Etihad Aviation MPL program includes a full airline type rating.
– Upset Prevention and Recovery Training Program (UPRT); which includes training student pilots recovery techniques, limitations, energy management, aerodynamics and aircraft recovery using Etihad Aviation Training’s 2 Extra 300LT aircraft.
Entry requirements for the Etihad Cadet Program
Currently no information is provided on the Etihad Airways careers website. In the past, the program has been accepting applications from UAE Citizens / Emirati’s.
How old do I need to be to join the Etihad Airways Pilot Training Program?
Currently, no information is provided on the Etihad Airways careers website. Airline cadet programs from other airlines in the Middle East use an age requirement of between 18 and 26 years old (as stated in the entry requirements for the Emirates Cadet Program and Qatar Airways Cadet Program).
Etihad Cadet Program Application
Kindly visit the Etihad Airways career official page or contact Etihad Aviation Training for more information or to submit an application.
How much Etihad Cadet Program Costs?
No information is currently shown on the official pages. Please visit the Etihad Airways career website and contact them directly for the most accurate information.
What will be the Etihad Airways Pilot Salary following the completion of the Etihad Cadet Program?
For accurate information kindly contact Etihad Airways directly. Estimate information found when doing an online search is that the starting salary of an Etihad Airways Pilot is AED26,000 (US$7,000) per month (source: DubaiOFW). Please note that this varies greatly depending on the experience the Etihad Airways Pilot has, whether or not it is an Etihad First Officer or Etihad Captain, and the type of aircraft that the pilot is flying.
Last Update: June 2021