About the role
European Air Transport Leipzig GmbH, a subsidiary of DHL Group, operates one of the largest all-cargo airline fleets in Europe. Based at Leipzig/Halle Airport, we play a key role in DHL's global express network, ensuring fast and reliable delivery worldwide. To strengthen our flight operations team, we are currently looking for highly motivated and committed First Officers (m/f/d) with a balanced personality and above-average professional skills. Skills required: - Above-standard professional skills - Profound aviation English language fluency (minimum level 4 already endorsed in the license) - German language desirable Qualifications required: - Valid EASA Part-FCL ATPL (A) or Valid EASA Part-FCL CPL (A), ATPL Theory Credit, incl. HPL - Valid MEP/IR Rating - MCC - certificate - Valid EASA Part-FCL Medical Certificate Class 1 - Completion certificate of training course specified in FCL.745.A. Advanced UPRT course or type rating with AUPRT included - EU - citizenship and/or unrestricted working permit for Germany with valid passport without restriction - Valid driver's license - At least Fachhochschulreife (or European equivalent High School degree) Flight Experience required: - Preferably a minimum of 500h on CS-25 aircraft Contract Type: German labor contract, immediate permanent contract Please note: You must agree to let DHL/ EAT rewrite your valid EASA Part-FCL license into a German EASA license in case of a positive recommendation Homebase: Leipzig (LEJ) Payment: Attractive remuneration package and extra allowances with financial recognition of previous experience Benefits: - Loss of License insurance and additional benefits - Company pension scheme - Supplementary health insurance - ID tickets and private jump seat options - Job ticket - Commuting from home to base on own aircraft possible - Balanced roster, published well in advance; 144 days off per year; 36-42 vacation days About the Companies: European Air Transport Leipzig GmbH (EAT), and DHL Air Austria are two of DHL's airlines flying to destinations in Europe, parts of the Middle East, Northern Africa and Northern America. Today we hold a top position in air cargo. Our flight crews operate Airbus A300-600, Airbus A330 and Boeing B757. The fleet presently counts 35 aircraft in total, flying to more than 50 destinations to cover EAT's part of the short, medium and long-range portfolio of the DHL Network with more than 400 flights a week. Our aircraft operate to the major international air freight hubs such as Madrid, East Midlands and Cincinnati, as well as other airports such as Lyon, Malta and Sevilla. EAT Leipzig with around 480 pilots is the biggest airline within the global DHL network and a leading cargo aircraft maintenance provider in Europe. More than 1200 employees work for EAT Leipzig. Over 40 different nationalities in the cockpit and on the ground form EAT's international character. EAT is mainly operating out of Leipzig, Germany, where the world's largest DHL cargo hub is located. DHL Air Austria GmbH is an airline for the European market based in Vienna, Austria. The company has a fleet of Boeing 757 freighters and focuses on intercontinental operations on the short and medium portfolio of the global DHL Network. Why join EAT: - Continuously growing company - Offering a variety of career opportunities for cockpit crews - Encourages interdepartmental teamwork, loyalty and commitment to continuous success - Develop your potential in our company - Guarantee safe flight operations - Continuous crew development through varied trainings What we offer: - German or Austrian Contract with an attractive remuneration package - Type Rating on Boeing 757-200 - Type Rating on Airbus A300-600 - Prospects regarding upgrades to Captain - Base Leipzig / Vienna For more information on European Air Transport Leipzig, visit their careers website. To find out more about DHL's biggest cargo hub in the world, visit the Leipzig website.