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Aviation Medical Examiner - Class 1 Privileges

CompanyEtihad Airways
LocationAbu Dhabi
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 21, 2026
About The Company
Marhaba! Welcome to Etihad Airways. We are proud to be the national airline of the UAE, flying to 100+ destinations via Abu Dhabi. At Etihad, we don't stop at the border of what's possible, we go beyond it. Proudly inspired by our Emirati identity, we are dedicated to delivering extraordinary travel experiences, helping our guests realise their ambitions. Our journey started in 2003. Since then, we have proudly helped millions of guests travel the globe. We are honoured to have had over 12 million valued members join our Etihad Guest loyalty programme. Diversity is key in driving us forward. At 12,000+ employees representing 140+ nationalities, our team comes together to deliver exceptional experiences at every stage of the journey. If you share our spirit of ambition and would like to reach new heights, visit https://careers.etihad.com/
About the Role

Job Description

Synopsis of the role:

Manage clinical caseload and provide medical expertise in Aviation Medicine to ensure best service to air crew compliant with regulatory standards and international best practice.

Accountabilities

  • Provide specialized care in accordance with applicable aviation medical standards and regulations to ensure high-quality care and assess fitness to fly.
  • Respond and handle medical emergencies in the Medical Centre clinical area providing required medical care to ensure patient health and safety
  • Participate in review and planning activities relevant to specialist services in Medical Centre to increase operational efficiency
  • Collect and analyse data on provided specialist services to report main insights to management
  • Assist in formulation of policies and procedures and prepare directives governing aviation medicine and preventative medicine issues to ensure consistency in provided services and alignment to regulations
  • Develop clinical care pathways with strategic healthcare provider partners to ensure seamless service for air crew

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience:

  • A recognized qualification or certification in Aviation Medicine, with Class 1 aeromedical examination privileges or equivalent authorization under the candidate’s applicable system, subject to assessment and approval for the role
  • Minimum of 10 years or relevant medical experience, including 5 years of experience in aviation medicine.
  • Must have experience in complex aeromedical assessments, aircrew fitness evaluations and reinstatement cases.

 

Additional Information

Open to international candidates too, relocation package will be provided

Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.

To learn more visit www.etihad.com

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  • Division: People, Government & Corporate Affairs
  • Key Skills
    Aviation medicineAeromedical assessmentAircrew fitness evaluationClinical careRegulatory complianceMedical emergency responseData analysisPolicy formulationPreventative medicineHealthcare partnership management
    Categories
    HealthcareTransportationManagement & Leadership
    Benefits
    Relocation package
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    Manage clinical caseloads and provide specialized aviation medical expertise to ensure aircrew fitness and regulatory compliance. Develop clinical care pathways and assist in the formulation of policies to maintain high standards of operational efficiency and patient safety.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    10+
    💼Company Size
    15675
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    Yes
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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