First Officer - DHL Air Austria
DHL Air (Austria) GmbH, a subsidiary of DHL Group and a vital part of DHL Express, seeks highly motivated First Officers to join its growing Boeing fleet. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with its fleet base in Leipzig, Germany, the company is a young operator with ambitious expansion plans. Its rapidly growing fleet currently includes 18 B757s and 3 B767s, with additional B767s expected in the second quarter of 2025.
With ambitious plans to enhance its widebody fleet and intercontinental network, DHL Air Austria offers unparalleled opportunities for career advancement and personal development. The company values inclusion, diversity, and a dynamic, professional team environment.
A career with DHL Air Austria offers security and a solid foundation with a permanent Austrian work contract and highly competitive pay, distributed across 14 monthly salaries each year. First Officers will enjoy a unique mixed fleet operation, starting with European routes on the Boeing 757 and expanding to intercontinental flights on the Boeing 767. Sky-high career opportunities provide access to diverse pathways in widebody fleet transitions and training positions.
DHL Air Austria prioritizes work-life balance with a stable roster, generous off days, and a full-time contract offering 37 days of annual leave. A 6-week roster publication and a stable home base in Leipzig facilitates balanced lifestyle planning. Equal opportunities to request annual leave throughout the year are provided due to the absence of fixed peak seasons.
Comprehensive career support is provided through loss of license insurance from day one, full coverage of training, validations, and medicals, as well as travel and accommodation during Type Rating. German financial subsidies for families with small children and DHL corporate perks are available. During layovers, crew members can enjoy top-tier accommodations in 4- and 5-star hotels and paid medical assistance services while abroad. Travel perks with myID Travel, granting access to partner airlines, and transportation benefits like the Deutschlandticket for easy travel within Germany are provided. Continuous growth and community involvement are fostered through German language classes, sports competitions, and team-building summer and Christmas events.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, candidates must possess:
- Valid EASA ATPL (A) or EASA CPL (A) with ATPL credit
- Valid EASA type rating and/or MEP rating
- Valid EASA Medical Certificate Class 1
- Valid MCC Certificate
- Completion certificate of training course specified in EASA FCL.745.A Advanced UPRT course
- English language fluency ICAO level 4 or above
- EU Citizenship
- Valid Driver’s Licence
- Entrance qualification for an (advanced) technical college, high school degree or university entrance exam
- Valid background check
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are advantageous but not mandatory:
- Minimum of 500 flight hours on CS-25 aircraft
- Valid Boeing B757/767 Type Rating
Home Base: Leipzig (LEJ)