Etihad Airways Employment and Benefits Overview

Background
Established in 2003, Etihad Airways is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and employs approximately 24,000 people from 150 nationalities. As of 2024, Etihad employs around 2,400 pilots and 5,600 cabin crew members.

Contract
Contracts are for three years with a six-month probation period. Contracts are sent via email and must be returned signed to Abu Dhabi.

Salary

• Basic Monthly Salary (Cabin Crew): AED 4,260 (USD 1,160)
• During Probation: AED 2,750 (USD 750)
• Hourly Pay: AED 48 (USD 13)
  Paid by ‘block hours’ – measured from the point when the aircraft pushes back from the gate to when it arrives at the gate at its destination.

Layover Allowance
AED 14-18 (USD 4-5) per hour. Example: 24-hour layover in London at AED 16/hour = AED 384 (USD 105).

Monthly Earnings
Average: AED 8,500 – 9,500 (USD 2,300-2,600), varying with flight lengths and layovers.

Benefits

• Uniform: Fully covered, including cleaning.
• Accommodation & Transport: Fully covered, including utilities, in shared apartments with amenities like pools and gyms. Transport to/from airport and training is provided.
• Medical Insurance: Worldwide coverage, fully paid.
• Vacation & Travel: 30 days annual leave post-probation. One annual ticket to home or nearest destination, unlimited discount tickets for self and parents, limited discounts for other family members and friends.

Salaries and benefits may change. There are no trade unions in the UAE.