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Etihad Airways

Abu Dhabi · Government-owned · National airline of the UAE

Etihad Airways lists seven programmes for UAE nationals on its careers site, including a two-year Cadet Pilot Programme that leads to Second Officer.

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✓Compiled by StrongYes from official sources, checked 25 October 2026 · Not yet claimed or confirmed by Etihad Airways
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A quick introduction

Get to know Etihad Airways

In shortEtihad Airways lists seven programmes for UAE nationals on its careers site, including a two-year Cadet Pilot Programme that leads to Second Officer.

Etihad Airways is the national airline of the UAE, based in Abu Dhabi. Its UAE nationals careers page lists the Cadet Pilot Programme, Airport Supervisory Programme, Airport Operations Programme, Cadet Technician Programme, Bedayati Programme, MBA Future Leaders Programme and Emerging Talent Programme.

Headquarters
Abu Dhabi
Company type
Government-owned
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For UAE nationals

Programmes and career pathways

Showing 1 of the 7 routes Etihad Airways lists for UAE nationals. Compiled from Etihad Airways's official site, checked 25 October 2026. Check the official source before applying.

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Cadet pilot

Cadet Pilot Programme

A structured two-year training programme. Cadets learn to fly and graduate as a Second Officer with Etihad Airways.

Who can apply: UAE national; see the official page for entry requirements

  • UAE nationals
  • 2 years
  • Second Officer
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Live vacancies are listed on Etihad Airways's own careers site. StrongYes does not host jobs or take applications.

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A view of the journey

How the route works

The steps from applying to your first role.

  1. 01

    Apply

    Choose a route on the official site while its intake is open.

  2. 02

    Train

    Structured training on the programme.

  3. 03

    Qualify

    Licences or qualifications, where the route leads to one.

  4. 04

    Grow

    Move into specialist and leadership roles over time.

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Benefits, learning and wellbeing

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Benefits have not yet been confirmed by Etihad Airways. Only benefits the employer confirms are shown here, with any eligibility conditions.

  • Learning and qualificationsTraining, certifications, tuition support
  • Health and wellbeingMedical cover and wellness
  • FlexibilityWork model, hours, leave
  • AllowancesTransport, housing, family
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Real people, real journeys

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  • Their career storyIn their own words
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Etihad Airways is headquartered in Abu Dhabi. Office addresses appear here once the employer adds them.

  • HeadquartersAbu Dhabi, with directions
  • Other officesAcross the emirates
  • Teams at each siteFunctions based there
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Etihad Airways: questions Emiratis ask

Where can UAE nationals apply to Etihad Airways?

On Etihad Airways's official careers site. StrongYes links to it and does not take applications.

Where is Etihad Airways based in the UAE?

Etihad Airways is headquartered in Abu Dhabi.

Does Etihad Airways have programmes for Emiratis?

StrongYes has not yet confirmed a named programme for UAE nationals at Etihad Airways. This profile will list programmes once they are confirmed on the official site or added by the employer.

Sources

Compiled by StrongYes from official company sources and last checked on 25 October 2026. Not yet confirmed by Etihad Airways. Programme details change, so check the official source before applying.

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