Corporate FAQs

General FAQs

	Q 1. Where is your Head Office? A. We are located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
	Q 2. How can I apply for a job posted on the Etihad Airways career website? A. You must first create a free ‘account’ on the website and enter your profile for specific roles that you are interested in.
	Q 3. How often are the vacancies pages updated? A. All vacancies are updated and monitored on a regular basis.
	Q 4. Will I be contacted after I submit my application? A. You will be notified of your application status by email or from one of our recruitment specialist.
	Q 5. What is the selection process? A. All CVs are reviewed by our recruitment team and only shortlisted candidates are contacted for telephone interviews, followed by formal interviews if applicable.
	Q 6. How long does the application process take? A. You can expect to hear from our recruitment team within two weeks of the closing date of the position.
	Q 7. Will I have to fly to Abu Dhabi for an interview? A. Should you be short listed, you will be required to visit Abu Dhabi for final interviews after initial screening.
	Q 8. If I am contacted for an interview, what kind of interview will I receive? A. Our assessments depend on roles that you applied for. It could range from skills tests, competency based interviews and job related questions.
	Q 9. Do I need to disclose all criminal convictions? A. Only unspent criminal convictions or pending convictions.
	Q 10. What is the working environment and culture within Etihad? A. Etihad Airways is very diverse and team members come from many different nationalities, communities and backgrounds and all bring a wealth of experience with them.
	Q 11. What is the remuneration the package for roles based in Abu Dhabi? A. We provide competitive tax free packages which vary according to different roles.
	Q 12. Will we be supported with reallocation? A. Yes. Full details are given after appointment.
	Q 13. Can I apply for jobs in other departments and/or other stations? A. Yes, you are welcome to apply for any position that matches your skills and experience after completion of one year in the role you were recruited for. With outstation roles, you must have the right to live and work in that country to apply for a position.
	Q 14. What documents are required for the interview? A. The recruitment team/HR representative in your country will advise you in advance about the necessary documents.
	Q 15. What are types of contract with Etihad? A. We normally provide permanent full-time roles with an average of 42 working hours per week.
	Q 16. Why do you ask about my family as part of the application? A. Our salary packages include an element for accommodation, and for some roles company accommodation is provided. We allocate company accommodation based on the size of the family, therefore this information is used to determine the type of accommodation required, if this is applicable for the role. We also support with schooling, and therefore we ask the ages of your children if they will be relocating with you to Abu Dhabi.

Outstations FAQs

	Q 1. Can I send my CV direct to HR or do I need to apply online? A. All CV’s need to be directed through our official careers website.
	Q 2. How long does the application process take? When can I expect to hear back? A. You can expect to hear from our recruitment team within two weeks of the closing date of the position.
	Q 3. Will I have to fly to Abu Dhabi for an interview? A. Depending on the role, you may be required to visit Abu Dhabi for final interviews after the first interview
	Q 4. What are the criteria for applying for jobs in locations outside Abu Dhabi? A. Successful candidate must have right to live and work in that country. Etihad Airways doesn’t provide working visa for all countries.
	Q 5. What is the selection process? A. All CVs are reviewed by our highly qualified recruitment team and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for telephone interviews.
	Q 6. What type of questions does recruitment ask during the interview? A. We create our questions based on the competencies required for the role and additional assessment tools may apply depending on the role. All candidates will be informed in advance about what to expect on the day of assessment.
	Q 7. What is remuneration the package for each country? A. We provide competitive packages and employment contracts for each country are prepared as per labour laws and the legislation of that country.
	Q 8. Can I apply for jobs in other departments and/or Head Office? A. A. Yes, you are welcome to apply for any position that matches your skills and experience after completion of one year in the role.
	Q 9. What documents are required to bring to the interview? A. The recruitment team/HR representative in each country will advise you in advance about the necessary documents or you will be contacted should you be successful.