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DHL Air Austria – B757/767 First Officers – Leipzig

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Website DHL Air Austria

DHL Air Austria is recruiting First Officers to join its Boeing 757 and Boeing 767 cargo operation, based at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany.

The airline is accepting applications from suitably qualified EASA commercial pilots. A Boeing B757/767 type rating and 500 hours of flight experience on CS-25 aircraft are advantageous but are not stated as mandatory requirements.

Successful applicants will join DHL Air Austria under a permanent Austrian employment contract, with the opportunity to operate within its international express cargo network.

DHL Air Austria – Boeing B757/767 First Officer Recruitment

DHL Air Austria, established in 2021 and headquartered in Vienna, operates a fleet of Boeing 757 and 767 freighter aircraft from its Leipzig base.

According to the airline’s recruitment advert, its fleet comprises 20 Boeing 757s and four Boeing 767s, with further aircraft planned for 2026.

Flying includes European cargo routes and international operations. The airline offers opportunities for professional development, including widebody flying, command progression and training positions.

Minimum Requirements

  • Valid EASA ATPL(A), or EASA CPL(A) with ATPL theoretical knowledge credit.
  • Valid EASA aircraft type rating and/or Multi-Engine Piston (MEP) rating.
  • Valid EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
  • Completed Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) training.
  • Completed Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (AUPRT) in accordance with EASA FCL.745.A.
  • ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 4 or higher.
  • European Union citizenship.
  • Valid driving licence.
  • School qualification permitting entry to higher education or technical college.
  • Valid background check.

Advantageous, but not mandatory:

  • At least 500 flight hours on CS-25 aircraft.
  • Valid Boeing 757/767 type rating.

The airline has not specified a mandatory minimum total flight-hour threshold in this vacancy. Applicants must nevertheless meet all applicable licensing, training, medical and selection requirements.

Base and Employment Conditions

  • Home base: Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ), Germany.
  • Employer: DHL Air Austria GmbH.
  • Contract: Permanent Austrian employment contract.
  • Salary: Competitive remuneration paid across 14 monthly payments. No specific salary figure is published.
  • Fleet: Boeing 757 and Boeing 767 freighters.
  • Roster: Published approximately six weeks in advance.
  • Annual leave: Starting at 36 days, increasing with service to a maximum of 42 days.

Training and Benefits

  • Company coverage of training, licence validations and medical costs.
  • Travel and accommodation covered during type-rating training.
  • Loss of licence insurance from the start of employment.
  • Opportunities for widebody flying, command progression and training roles.
  • myIDTravel privileges and access to Deutschlandticket benefits.
  • DHL corporate employee benefits.
  • Potential access to family-related financial support, subject to eligibility.

The airline describes opportunities for mixed fleet flying on its Boeing 757 and 767 operation. Individual aircraft assignments and progression remain subject to company requirements.

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How to Apply

Applications are accepted through the official DHL pilot recruitment portal, hosted by career.aero.

Candidates should review the eligibility requirements carefully before completing their online application.

View the official DHL Air Austria B757/767 First Officer vacancy and apply

Recruitment requirements and vacancy availability may change without notice. Applicants should refer to the airline’s official advert for the latest information.

To apply for this job please visit www.career.aero.

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