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Welcome to the Ethiopian career opportunities website.

This site is mainly designed to provide employment information for those who may be interested and attracted to work for this growing airline in Africa.

Ethiopian has attained leadership in the African aviation and it attributes this success to its workforce. Ethiopian welcomes you yet again to join its team in achieving its vision of becoming Africa's World Class Airline.

Ethiopian has established a solid reputation for being one of the best employers in Ethiopia. At Ethiopian, you will find outstanding career opportunities as well as travel and related benefits that are more than what some well known airlines could offer. Take advantage of this prospect and the satisfaction of working from a land of 13 months of Sunshine.

Our site contains contact information for general employment enquiries as well as announcements for specific job openings which detail their related minimum qualification requirements.

Please send all enquiries to recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com unless specifically directed otherwise under each announcement.


Current Vacancies

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International Job Openings

Position: Manger Pilot Training
Location: Addis Ababa
Closing Date: Open via email
Age: Not more than 60 years old
Qualifications:
  • Extensive experience on ab-intio Flight training as flight instructor for at least five years.
  • Management experience of at least 1 year as head of training or training manager or chief flight instructor.
  • Incumbent must have Good leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Multi-crew pilot experience as instructor or manager and type rating on Dash 8-Q400 and/or on B737NG is highly preferable.
Term: One year and subject to extension
Note: Applicants must be current and qualified i.e. within three months of their last proficiency check. They must have two years valid passport, current and valid medical, no history of accidents or incidents and must have excellent standard of English language.
Date of Registration: Starting Monday, March 17, 2014
Documents: The applicants are required to submit their CVs along with scanned copy of their substantial documents to the address given below.
Contact: Phone: +251-011-5178001
Fax: + 251-016-611474
Email:recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com
Position: Simultor Instructor
Location: Addis Ababa
Closing Date: Open via email
Qualifications:
  • Must hold ICAO or equivalent ATPL
  • A current B737NG and/or Q-400 type rating (Priority will be given for the dual type rated)
  • Minimum Flight time
    • 4000 hours flight time
    • 1500 hours flight time on type (either or on both)
  • Command time in excess of 1000 hours on B737NG and/or Q-400
  • Preferebly have recent CRM and Instructional technique refresher training from a well known organization with a certificate.
  • Preferebly have instructional experience as either TRI or TRE (with ICAO or equivalent license endorsement)
Note: Applicants must be current and qualified i.e. within 6 months of their last proficiency check. They must have two years valid passport, current and valid medical, no history of accidents or incidents and must have excellent standard of English language.
Term: One year and subject to extension
Date of Registration: Starting Wednesday, September 15, 2013
Documents: The applicants are required to submit their CVs along with scanned copy of their substantial documents including but not limited to valid Medical Certificate, valid ATPL/CPL, log book copy that can show total flight hours and license authentication letter from the respective country’s Civil Aviation Authority, to the contact person through email address given below.
Contact: Email: recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com
Position: First Officer (F/O) MD-11
Location: Addis Ababa
Closing Date: Open via email
Age: Not more than 45 years old
Qualifications:
  • Must hold a current and valid JAA/FAA or ICAO ATPL/CPL
  • A current MD-11 type rating
  • Minimum Flight time
    • 3500 hours total flying time of which at least 1000 hours on MD-11
Note: Applicants must be current and qualified i.e. within three months of their last proficiency check. They must have two years valid passport, current and valid medical, no history of accidents or incidents and must have excellent standard of English language.
Term: One year and subject to extension
Date of Registration: Starting Thursday, July 04, 2013
Documents: The applicants are required to submit their CVs along with scanned copy of their substantial documents including but not limited to valid Medical Certificate, valid ATPL/CPL, log book copy that can show total flight hours and license authentication letter from the respective country’s Civil Aviation Authority, to the contact person through email address given below.
Contact: Email: recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com
Position: Command Captain for Boeing 737NG
Location: Addis Ababa
Closing Date: Open via email
Age: Not more than 60 years old
Qualifications:
  • Must hold a current and valid JAA/FAA or ICAO ATPL/CPL
  • A current B737NG type rating
  • Minimum Flight time
    • 3500 hours jet time
    • 2500 hours Pilot in command on jet aircraft
    • Command time in excess of 500 hours on B737NG
Note: Applicants must be current and qualified i.e. within three months of their last proficiency check. They must have two years valid passport, current and valid medical, no history of accidents or incidents and must have excellent standard of English language.
Term: One year and subject to extension
Date of Registration: Starting Friday, December 01, 2009
Documents: The applicants are required to submit their CVs along with scanned copy of their substantial documents including but not limited to valid Medical Certificate, valid ATPL/CPL, log book copy that can show total flight hours and license authentication letter from the respective country’s Civil Aviation Authority, to the contact person through email address given below.
Contact: Email: recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com
Position: Command Captain for Boeing 767/757
Location: Addis Ababa
Closing Date: Open via email
Age: Not more than 60 years old
Qualifications:
  • Must hold a current and valid JAA/FAA or ICAO ATPL/CPL
  • A current B757/767 type rating
  • Minimum Flight time
    • 3500 hours jet time
    • 2500 hours Pilot in command on jet aircraft
    • Command time in excess of 500 hours on B757/767
Note: Applicants must be current and qualified i.e. within three months of their last proficiency check. They must have two years valid passport, current and valid medical, no history of accidents or incidents and must have excellent standard of English language.
Term: One year and subject to extension
Date of Registration: Starting Friday, December 01, 2009
Documents: The applicants are required to submit their CVs along with scanned copy of their substantial documents including but not limited to valid Medical Certificate, valid ATPL/CPL, log book copy that can show total flight hours and license authentication letter from the respective country’s Civil Aviation Authority, to the contact person through email address given below.
Contact: Email: recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com
Position: Command Captain for MD-11
Location: Addis Ababa
Closing Date: Open via email
Age: Not more than 60 years old
Qualifications:
  • Must hold a current and valid JAA/FAA or ICAO ATPL/CPL
  • A current MD-11 type rating
  • Minimum Flight time
    • 3500 hours jet time
    • 2500 hours Pilot in command on jet aircraft
    • Command time in excess of 500 hours on MD-11
Note: Applicants must be current and qualified i.e. within three months of their last proficiency check. They must have two years valid passport, current and valid medical, no history of accidents or incidents and must have excellent standard of English language.
Term: One year and subject to extension
Date of Registration: Starting Wednesday, March 05, 2014
Documents: The applicants are required to submit their CVs along with scanned copy of their substantial documents including but not limited to valid Medical Certificate, valid ATPL/CPL, log book copy that can show total flight hours and license authentication letter from the respective country’s Civil Aviation Authority, to the contact person through email address given below.
Contact: Email: recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com
Position: Command Captain for Boeing 777
Location: Addis Ababa
Closing Date: Open via email
Age: Not more than 60 years old
Qualifications:
  • Must hold a current and valid JAA/FAA or ICAO ATPL/CPL
  • A current 777 type rating
  • Minimum Flight time
    • 3500 hours jet time
    • 2500 hours Pilot in command on jet aircraft
    • Command time in excess of 500 hours on 777
Note: Applicants must be current and qualified i.e. within three months of their last proficiency check. They must have two years valid passport, current and valid medical, no history of accidents or incidents and must have excellent standard of English language.
Term: One year and subject to extension
Date of Registration: Starting Monday, July 25, 2012
Documents: The applicants are required to submit their CVs along with scanned copy of their substantial documents including but not limited to valid Medical Certificate, valid ATPL/CPL, log book copy that can show total flight hours and license authentication letter from the respective country’s Civil Aviation Authority, to the contact person through email address given below.
Contact: Email: recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com

Local Job Openings

Position: System Auditor (new)
Location: Addis Ababa
Registration Date: Monday, April 14, 2014 and Friday, April 18, 2014

Ethiopian Airlines’ Thrift & Credit Cooperative Society ltd. would like to invite qualified candidates to participate on the following vacancies.

Qualifications: BA degree in Computer Science or in information System or in Management Information System with Zero years of Experience
Place of Registration: Ethiopian Airlines head Quarter, Recruitment Office
Terms of Employment: Permanent
Open position: 1
Registration:

Interested applicants must bring original & copy of all supporting documents (including 8th Grade Ministry Card, 10th grade certificate, 12th grade certificate, and Degree/Diploma/University Grade report along with one passport size photograph when they come for registration on the appropriate dates stated above.

Working Hours:
Morning: 09:00 Am - 12:30Pm
Afternoon: 02:00Pm - 04:30Pm
Note:
  • Please be informed that Ethiopian Airlines' Thrift & Credit Cooperative Society ltd. is a separate entity which is established by the employees of Ethiopian airlines and operates separate from Ethiopian airlines and shall not be confused with Ethiopian Airlines.
  • Only short listed candidates will be contacted throughout the recruitment process.
Position: Senior Engineer
Location: Addis Ababa
Registration Date: Open via email
Qualification Required: BSC degree in Civil Engineering/Civil and Urban Engineering/Architecture/Architecture and Urban Planning/Construction Technology and Management.
Work experience: A minimum of four years of experience in the areas of housing construction projects/five years of experience in construction projects and at least two years in housing construction project.
Terms of Employment: Contract
Documents:

Interested applicants shall send their CV, 12th grade Ethiopian University Entrance Exam Result, Degree and Work Experience on our email address recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com from August 30 - September 03, 2013. Applicants should specify on the subject of their emails as "Sr. Engineer".

Note:
  • If anyone found to apply or join Ethiopian with false information will lead to subsequent termination from the process or employment upon discovery of the fact
  • Only short listed candidates will be contacted throughout the recruitment process.
Position: Assistant GSE Operator
Location: Addis Ababa
Registration Date: Open via email
Qualification Required: 10th grade complete per new educational policy or 12th grade complete per old curriculum with 3rd grade or Dry I /Bus I/Automotive driving license and three years work experience as a Driver.
Age Limit: Not more than 35 years old (35 Inclusive)
Documents:

Interested applicants must send a sanned copy of their documents including 6th /8th Grade Ministry Card at recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com with subject "Assistant GSE Operator"

Note:
  • If anyone found to apply or join Ethiopian with false information will lead to subsequent termination from the process or employment upon discovery of the fact
  • Only short listed candidates will be contacted throughout the recruitment process.
Position: Driver I
Location: Addis Ababa
Registration Date: Open via email
Qualification Required: 12th grade complete per old curriculum or 10th grade complete per new educational policy with 4th grade or Public II driving license and a minimum of two years driving experience in the airline or in a known organization.
Age Limit: Not more than 40 years old (40 Inclusive)
Documents:

Interested applicants must send a sanned copy of their documents including 6th /8th Grade Ministry Card at recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com with subject "Driver I"

Note:
  • If anyone found to apply or join Ethiopian with false information will lead to subsequent termination from the process or employment upon discovery of the fact
  • Only short listed candidates will be contacted throughout the recruitment process.

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Exam schedules and result announcements

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