Role overview

This position involves managing a clinical caseload and delivering specialized medical expertise in aviation medicine at Etihad Airways’ medical centre in Abu Dhabi. You will ensure that all air crew receive high-quality care compliant with local regulations and international standards, while determining fitness-to-fly status for pilots and other aviation personnel.

Key responsibilities

Provide specialized medical care in line with HAAD and Civil Aviation Authority regulations to maintain high standards and assess crew fitness for flight operations.
Respond to and manage medical emergencies within the medical centre, delivering appropriate clinical care to safeguard patient health and safety.
Participate in review and planning initiatives for specialist services to enhance operational efficiency across the medical centre.
Engage in medical audits required by Health Authorities and Aviation Authorities to maintain licensing compliance and regulatory standards.
Collect and analyse data on specialist services delivered, reporting key findings and insights to management.
Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and directives governing aviation medicine and preventative medicine to ensure consistent, regulation-aligned service delivery.
Establish clinical care pathways with healthcare partners to provide seamless services for air crew members.

Requirements

Minimum diploma in medicine (two years or longer) with post-graduation qualification in aviation medicine from an institution recognized by the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi.
Current license to practise within the aviation medicine specialty issued by HAAD.
Minimum ten years of overall relevant work experience in the aviation medicine field.
Minimum five years of work experience in aviation medicine specialty within a clinical or hospital setting since obtaining your higher qualification.
Strong awareness and understanding of HAAD and GCAA regulations and standards.

What makes this role worth considering

You will be joining Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national airline, which is pursuing an ambitious growth strategy under its “Journey 2030” initiative. Working from the airline’s Abu Dhabi hub, you will be part of an organization expanding its fleet and network while investing in its people.