B747 First Officer at Cargolux | Pilot Job

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Job Overview

Airline Airline

Cargolux

Position Position

First Officer

Base Base

Luxembourg

Aircraft Aircraft

B747

Rating Type Rating

Not Required

Contract Contract

Permanent

Role overview

Cargolux is recruiting First Officers for Boeing 747-8F and Boeing 747-400F cargo operations based in Luxembourg. The role includes supporting the Captain during all phases of flight, safe and efficient long-haul cargo operations, and maintaining high professional and operational standards across a global network. Candidates may be assigned as Junior First Officer, First Officer, or Senior First Officer depending on previous experience.

Airline Facts

About Cargolux

Founded

1970

Headquarters

Sandweiler, Luxembourg

Airline overview

Cargolux Airlines International is Luxembourg’s flagship cargo airline and one of the world’s leading all-cargo carriers. The airline operates a Boeing 747 freighter fleet serving more than 85 destinations across around 50 countries.

Learn more about this airline

Requirements

Rating Type Rating

Not Required

License

EASA - CPL(A) + fATPL

Medical

EASA - Class 1

Language

ICAO Level 4+

Minimum Total Flight Time

1,500 hours

Other Minimum Flight Time

Minimum 1,500 hours multi-pilot multi-engine experience
Experience must be on jet aircraft or turboprop aircraft with MTOW above 10 tonnes, or seating capacity above 19 seats
Candidates with 1,500 hours on widebody aircraft may be considered for Senior First Officer level

Other License Requirements

Valid EASA Part-FCL ATPL(A) or CPL(A)/IR with ATPL theory credit (Frozen ATPL)
Willingness to transfer licence to a Luxembourg-issued EASA licence

Other Language Requirements

ICAO Level 6 preferred

Additional Requirements

Above-average flying skills
Strong safety standards
Ability to work in a multicultural environment
Completed secondary education (e.g. Abitur, A-Level, Matura or equivalent)
Legal right to live and work in Luxembourg
Ability to pass security background check

Benefits

Competitive salary package
Entry level based on previous experience (Junior First Officer / First Officer / Senior First Officer)
Global route network exposure
Long-haul Boeing 747 freighter operations
Multicultural professional working environment
Career opportunities within an established cargo airline

Application

How to apply

Applications are handled on the employer's external application page.

Posted by Skyreer.aero Posted 16 Apr 2026 Last verified at 9 Jul 2026