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Make the world your home

It’s an exciting time to join Etihad. With ambitious plans to fly to more destinations than ever before, we're investing heavily in our future to make Etihad even stronger. We’re transforming the aviation industry through creativity, innovation, and sustainability, pushing the boundaries to create a world of thoughtful choices for our guests on every journey. And just as we aspire to create meaningful experiences for our guests, we’re equally committed to delivering a remarkable, thoughtful employee experience.

Abu Dhabi has been ranked first on the world’s safest cities list in 2025, which makes joining us not just a career move with endless progression opportunities inside and beyond the cockpit, but also a great lifestyle choice for you and your family. Enjoy tax-free salaries, concessionary travel, health insurance, gym memberships, and more. Combine this with the chance to build a life in the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Abu Dhabi, and you’ve got an exciting new adventure awaiting you!

What we offer

We offer a competitive annual package, which includes your basic salary, flying pay, housing allowance to secure your dream home of your choice, and layover and meal allowances. There is the opportunity to earn up to 637,304 AED (USD 171,589) tax-free per annum based on 75 hours of flying per month. There are annual increments to the salary based on performance and we also offer additional benefits, including:

• Education allowance of AED 40,000 for primary and AED 55,000 for secondary, for up to 3 children
• Income protection scheme
• 42 days of annual leave
• Industry-leading staff travel benefits and access to Etihad’s exclusive iSave discount
• End-of-service benefits
• Accidental and life insurance coverage

The role

• Responsibility for the safety and security of all crew members, passengers and cargo on board
• Responsibility for the operation and safety of the aircraft from the moment the aircraft is first ready to move for the purpose of taxiing prior to take-off until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end of the flight and the engine(s) used as primary propulsion units are shut down
• Take all reasonable measures to ensure that all persons carried in the aircraft obey all lawful commands for the purpose of securing the safety of the aircraft and of persons or property carried there in
• Operate efficiently in accordance with company fuel policy
• Ensure On Time Performance 

What you’ll bring

To be considered, you will need to meet the following criteria:  

• A minimum of 5500 hours total flying time.
• A minimum of 2500 PIC hours on multi crew, glass cockpit (1) jet aircraft
• A minimum of 1500 PIC hours on one of the A320 Family
• Flown any Airbus FBW within the last 12 months
• Type rating on A320 should be valid for a minimum of 2 months at the time of joining
• Unrestricted and current ICAO ATPL
• Current on A320
• Unrestricted and current Class 1 medical
• 59 years maximum age on date of joining
• Current TRE/TRI is an advantage
• English Language Fluency (written and verbal) Level 4 or higher
• In case of hours accumulated on flights with inflight relief, 75% of the total hours shall be counted towards the required minimum

(1) Glass Cockpit: aircraft with a FMS coupled to APFDS

Job start: October 2025

Type of Job: Long Term Contract
Base: Luton
Pay: Competitive, PD extra
Roster: 20 days on / 10 days off with some flexibility to cover for colleagues

Requirements:
Must have EASA ATPL/CPL License
EASA Medical Class 1
500 Hours Multi Engine Jet minimum
English required

Should you qualify for the position and be interested in applying, please submit your CV by email to 
john.norris@av8jet.com before the 15^th September

When applying, please note (in the body of your email) your availability, flight time, time on the aircraft (if applicable) along with the date of your last LPC.

Hyperion Aviation | Part of FLYINGGROUP

Hyperion Aviation, a premium aircraft management and charter company with a fleet of 17 aircraft, is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Head of Crew Training to join our management team in Malta. This role also includes serving as the Nominated Person Crew Training (NPCT) to the Authority.

We are looking for an experienced aviation professional with a TRI rating (preferably on one of our fleet types), strong leadership skills, and a collaborative mindset. Previous Postholder experience and Corporate/VIP operational expertise are strong advantages.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and Accountable Manager, you will strategically lead Hyperion’s crew training portfolio while ensuring compliance with EASA and TMCAD regulations. This is a flying position, though the primary focus is the administrative and managerial oversight of crew training.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EU aviation regulations (EC No 2018/1139 & EC No. 965/2012).Manage the performance and regulatory compliance of the Crew Training department.
• Oversee training programs and ensure their relevance to operational needs.
• Lead and support a team of Training Administrators.
• Collaborate closely with Flight Operations, Compliance, Safety, HR, and Finance teams.
• Conduct pilot selection, training oversight, and subcontractor compliance checks.
• Liaise with TMCAD and participate in inspections, audits, and safety investigations.
• Monitor training quality, analyse feedback, and promote a strong safety culture.

Minimum Requirements & Attributes

• Valid EASA Part-FCL ATPL holder with 5,000+ hours PIC on CS25 category aircraft.
• TRI qualification required.
• Minimum 5 years’ aviation industry experience (2 years in a relevant position).
• Proven leadership and management skills, preferably in a comparable organisation.
• Strong knowledge of EU aviation regulations and operational manuals.
• Previous Postholder/NPCT experience (preferred).
• Degree in Aviation, Engineering, or Business (preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Strong IT literacy (Microsoft Office).
• Eligible to live and work in Europe.

Why Join Us?

At Hyperion Aviation, part of the prestigious FLYINGGROUP, you will join a forward-thinking aviation business committed to safety, innovation, and excellence. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of pilot training within a growing international organisation.

All forms will be processed; however, only successful applicants will be contacted directly. Remuneration will be commensurate with respective skills and experience.