DHL Air Austria: Captain Opportunity
DHL Air Austria, a dynamic subsidiary of DHL Group and a key component of DHL Express, invites highly motivated Captains to join its expanding Boeing fleet. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with its fleet base in Leipzig, Germany, the company boasts a rapidly growing operation. Currently comprising 18 B757s and 3 B767s, with further B767s anticipated in the first quarter of 2025, DHL Air Austria offers unparalleled career progression within a supportive and inclusive environment. Ambitious expansion plans for its widebody fleet and intercontinental network provide exceptional opportunities for professional development.
Why Choose DHL Air Austria?
- Secure Employment: A permanent Austrian work contract with highly competitive remuneration, paid in 14 monthly installments.
- Diverse Flight Operations: Experience a unique mixed fleet operation, commencing with European routes on the Boeing 757 and progressing to intercontinental flights on the Boeing 767.
- Career Advancement: Access diverse career pathways, including widebody fleet transitions and specialized training positions.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a stable roster with generous time off, a full-time contract encompassing 37 days of annual leave, and a predictable six-week roster publication. The stable Leipzig base and absence of fixed peak seasons facilitate effective leave planning.
- Comprehensive Support: Benefit from immediate loss of license insurance, complete coverage of training, validations, and medical examinations, and provision of travel and accommodation during Type Rating.
- Family Support: Receive German financial subsidies for families with young children, in addition to DHL corporate perks.
- Premium Travel Amenities: Enjoy accommodation in 4- and 5-star hotels during layovers and access to paid medical assistance services abroad.
- Travel Benefits: Utilize myID Travel perks, and transportation benefits.
- Community Engagement: Participate in continuous professional development opportunities, including German language classes, sports competitions, and engaging team events.
Qualifications:
- Valid EASA ATPL(A)
- Valid EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate
- English language proficiency at ICAO Level 4 or higher
- Minimum 5000 hours total flight time (excluding P3, simulator, rotary, and single/multi-engine piston aircraft)
- Minimum 2500 hours command time on fixed-wing, multi-crew commercial jet aircraft with MTOW > 50 tonnes
- EU Citizenship
- Valid Driver's License
- Entrance qualification for an (advanced) technical college, high school degree, or university entrance exam
- Clear background check
Desirable (but not mandatory):
- Valid Boeing B757/767 Type Rating
- Minimum 500 flight hours as PIC on B737/757/767/777/787