First Officer

DHL Air Austria

Active Posted 14 Nov 2026

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Job Overview

Airline

DHL Air Austria

Position

First Officer

Base

Leipzig

Aircraft

B757 / B767

Rating

Preferred

Contract

Permanent

Role overview

DHL Air Austria is recruiting First Officers for its Boeing 757 and 767 freighter fleet based at Leipzig/Halle Airport. The role involves international cargo operations across Europe and the wider DHL Express network, with opportunities to gain experience on both aircraft types. The position is open to pilots without a B757/767 type rating and offers structured career development, including future command and training opportunities.

Airline Facts

About DHL Air Austria

Founded
2021
Headquarters
Vienna, Austria

Airline overview

DHL Air Austria is an Austrian cargo airline established in 2021, headquartered in Vienna and operating from its flight crew base at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany. As part of the DHL Express aviation network, the airline operates Boeing 757 and Boeing 767 freighters, supporting scheduled cargo services across Europe and international freight connections. Its expanding fleet plays an important role in DHL's European air logistics operations.

Requirements

Rating Type Rating
Preferred
License
EASA - CPL(A) + fATPL
Medical
EASA - Class 1
Language
ICAO Level 4+

Minimum Total Flight Time

140 hours

Other Minimum Flight Time

  • Minimum 500 flight hours on CS-25 aircraft advantageous

Other License Requirements

  • Valid EASA ATPL(A) or CPL(A) with ATPL theoretical knowledge credit required
  • Valid EASA aircraft type rating and/or multi-engine piston (MEP) rating required
  • Completed Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) course required
  • Advanced UPRT training certificate in accordance with EASA FCL.745.A required
  • Valid Boeing B757/767 type rating advantageous but not mandatory

Additional Requirements

  • EU citizenship required
  • Valid driver's licence required
  • High school diploma, higher education entrance qualification or equivalent educational qualification required
  • Valid background check required
  • CV and motivation letter in English required

Benefits

  • Competitive salary paid over 14 monthly payments per year
  • Rosters published 6 weeks in advance
  • 36 days of annual leave, increasing with years of service up to 42 days
  • Mixed Boeing 757/767 fleet operations
  • Career progression opportunities including command development, wide-body transitions and training positions
  • Loss of licence insurance from the first day of employment
  • Company-funded training, licence validations and medical examinations
  • Travel and accommodation costs covered during type rating training
  • German financial subsidies for families with young children
  • myID Travel staff travel benefits
  • Deutschlandticket for public transport
  • DHL corporate employee benefits

Application

How to apply

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

Posted by Skyreer.aero Posted 14 Nov 2026

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