It is the first major pilot recruitment initiative in two years with the airline looking for pilots to join both its Airbus and Boeing fleets. The search will be focused on posts for First Officers. The airline operates a range of aircraft including Boeing 777s, B787s,  http://www.ttfly.com, with further deliveries of the latter two types occurring in 2017.

Richard Hill, Chief Operations Officer for Etihad Airways, said: “2017 will see further additions to our fleet as we continue our growth. We are seeking to recruit highly motivated, skilled and qualified pilots to come and join our team.”

“It is exciting to be joining an airline that is growing rapidly and whilst we will recruit experienced pilots, we also put great focus on continued training and excellence in operational standards. This significant growth also creates opportunities for our existing pilots.”

The airline has a current fleet of 123 aircraft, and between 2016 and 2025, the fleet is expected to rise to a total of 179 aircraft, presenting further opportunities for potential new joiners. Ten aircraft have joined the fleet during 2016 and Etihad Airways’ fleet remains one of the youngest in the world.

Recruiters for Etihad Airways will be in the following countries, starting in Romania on 13 November. They will move onto Bulgaria, Hungary, Lithuania, Greece, Poland, Belgium and Portugal after the opening event.

Recruitment days:

BUCHAREST - RADISSON BLU - 13th November 2016 - 10am to 4pm

Calea Victoriei

63-81 sector

10065 Bucharest

Romania

SOFIA - RADISSON BLU - 15th November 2016 - 10am to 4pm

4, Narodno Sabraine Square

1000 Sofia

Bulgaria

BUDAPEST - BOSCOLO MARRIOTT - 17th November 2016 - 10am to 4pm

Erzsebet Krt 9

1073 Budpest

Hungary

VILNIUS – RADISSON BLU ROYAL ASTORIJA HOTEL - 19th November 2016 - 10am to 4pm

Didzioji av. 35/2, LT-01128 Vilnius

Lithuania

ATHENS - HILTON - 28th November 2016 - 10am to 4pm

46 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue

11528

Athens

Greece

WARSAW – MARRIOTT HOTEL - 30th November 2016 - 10am to 4pm

Al. Jerozolimskie 65/79

00-697

Warsaw

Poland

BRUSSELS – RENAISSANCE HOTEL - 2nd December 2016 - 10am to 4pm

Rue du Parnasse 19

1050

Brussels

Belgium

LISBON – MARRIOTT HOTEL - 4th December 2016 - 10am to 4pm

Avenida dos Combatentes 45

1600-042

Lisbon

Portugal