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Open Full-time On-site Entry level United Arab EmiratesOpen to nationals of: International (all nationalities)

Cabin Crew

Employer Etihad Airways (opens in a new tab)

Etihad Airways is recruiting cabin crew to be based in Abu Dhabi: 21+, 163 cm+, high school and fluent English, with pay of up to AED 10,000 a month plus housing and transport; applications are ongoing.

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Key facts

Employer
Etihad Airways
City
Abu Dhabi
Salary
Up to 10,000 AED per month Etihad states crew can "earn up to AED 10,000 per month", including flight-hour and layover pay; no base figure is published.
Open to nationals of
International (all nationalities)
Nationality requirement
No nationality restriction stated on the posting.
Job type
Full-time
Experience level
Entry level
Work mode
On-site
Employer type
Semi-government
Closing date
Rolling — open until filled
Education
High school graduate (Grade 12 or equivalent).
Visa sponsorship
Not stated by the employer
Relocation support
Yes
Job reference
744000151618169

Salary and benefits

  • Up to AED 10,000 a month including flight-hour and layover pay.
  • Relocation support: 30 days' hotel on arrival, then furnished shared accommodation.
  • Free transport between accommodation, training and the airport.
  • Worldwide medical insurance for you and your family.
  • Free annual tickets and travel discounts for friends and family; 30 days' annual leave.
  • Published progression: Economy to Business after 12 months, to Senior after a further 12, to Manager after 24.

Who can apply

  • At least 21 years old.
  • At least 163 cm tall.
  • High school graduate (Grade 12 or equivalent).
  • Fluent written and spoken English; other languages are a plus.
  • No visible tattoos or piercings when in uniform.

Qualifications and requirements

  • Age 21+, height 163 cm+, high school certificate.
  • Fluent English.
  • Willingness to relocate to Abu Dhabi and work a flying roster.

How to apply

  1. Open the Cabin Crew posting on Etihad's SmartRecruiters page.
  2. Attend an in-person recruitment event with your CV, or register for a virtual assessment from the posting.
  3. Etihad never asks for payment or bank details; treat any request for money as fraud.

About this job

What the role is

Etihad Airways’ open cabin crew recruitment for its Abu Dhabi base. Crew handle guest service and in-flight safety on the airline’s network, and Etihad publishes a clear promotion ladder: Economy to Business Class after 12 months, Business to Senior after another 12, and Senior to Manager after 24 more. It is one of the few full-time international jobs in the region that needs no degree.

Who can apply

No nationality restriction is stated. You must be at least 21, at least 163 cm tall, hold a high school certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent), and speak and write English fluently; extra languages help. Visible tattoos or piercings are not allowed in uniform. You must be willing to move to Abu Dhabi.

What you get

Etihad says crew can earn up to AED 10,000 a month including flight-hour and layover pay, but does not publish the base salary. The package includes 30 days in a hotel on arrival, then furnished shared housing, free transport to training and the airport, worldwide medical insurance for you and your family, 30 days’ annual leave, and free annual tickets.

How to apply

Etihad recruits through open days in several cities and a virtual assessment you can register for from the posting. Bring your CV to an event. Etihad never charges candidates; any request for money is a scam.

Timing & verification note

Checked on the employer’s page on 2026-09-27. No closing date is published; recruitment is continuous, and event dates change monthly on careers.etihad.com.