Airlines & Flight Schools

• 38 Airbus H135
• 17 Airbus H145

200

• Bavaria
• North Rhine-Westphalia
• Lower Saxony
• Baden-Württemberg
• Saxony

• HEMS Academy
• Modern Airbus fleet
• NVIS capability
• Job security
• Non-profit mission

Station-based roster with block shifts (including some 24/7 bases). Homebase assignment is typical; commuting support is limited and pilots usually live within reasonable distance for standby, training and checks.

• 31 Airbus A320-200
• 8 Airbus A321LR
• 4 Airbus A330-200
• 11 Airbus A330-300

850

• Dublin–London
• New York
• Boston
• Chicago
• Toronto

• DEFO: €5,500
• DEC: €13,000

• Staff travel
• Pension plan
• Health insurance
• Loss of licence
• Type rating support
• Per diem

Primary base in Dublin with bid-based rosters. No formal commuting contracts; standby staff travel available on Aer Lingus/IAG routes. Long‑haul pairings typically operate as multi‑day trips with predictable blocks.

• 21 Boeing 777F

700

• Leipzig/Halle
• Frankfurt
• Hong Kong
• Shanghai
• Cincinnati

• FO: €7,000
• CPT: €12,000

• Paid type rating
• Modern 777F fleet
• Global route network
• Per diem allowances
• Hotel on layovers
• Career progression

Primary base Leipzig/Halle (LEJ); some pairings originate in Frankfurt (FRA). Pilots self‑commute to base; trips are rostered as multi‑day tours with company‑arranged hotels on layovers.

• 19 Embraer E195

360

• Munich
• Frankfurt
• Florence
• Venice
• Verona

• FO: €3,500
• CPT: €7,500

• Staff travel
• Miles & More
• Type rating
• Group network

Primary bases are Munich and Frankfurt. Formal commuting is limited; most pilots live near base, using staff-travel positioning when required and bid-based rostering for flexibility.

• 2 Boeing 787-8

• Bangkok
• Singapore
• Seoul

• ANA Group travel
• Commuting options
• Structured training
• International network

Narita-based. Commuting options may be available via ANA Group ID travel or positive-space duty travel; exact entitlements depend on contract and seniority—verify with current recruitment materials.

• 133 Airbus A319-100
• 48 Airbus A320-200
• 218 Airbus A321-200
• 303 Boeing 737-800
• 47 Boeing 777-200ER
• 20 Boeing 777-300ER
• 37 Boeing 787-8
• 22 Boeing 787-9

15000

• Dallas/Fort Worth
• Miami
• Charlotte
• New York JFK
• London Heathrow

• FO: $9,000
• Captain: $22,000

• 401(k) match
• Health insurance
• Profit sharing
• Non-rev travel
• Jumpseat access
• Paid training

Commuting is common and supported by non‑rev travel and CASS jumpseat access across many carriers. The APA commuter policy offers protections when reasonable travel attempts are documented. Multiple US bases can help minimize commute time.

• 29 Airbus A320-200
• 6 Airbus A321-200
• 17 Embraer 195
• 3 Boeing 767-300ER
• 6 Boeing 777-200ER

1100

• Central Europe
• Balkans
• Eastern Europe
• North America
• East Asia

• FO: €3,500
• SFO: €5,000
• Captain: €9,000

• LHG travel
• EFA pathway
• Vienna base
• Career growth
• Training support
• Staff insurance

Vienna (VIE) is the primary pilot base. Most rosters are built around a Vienna homebase; limited remote commuting is possible using ID travel on the Lufthansa Group network, subject to contract and seniority. Night-stops occur mainly on European rotations and long-haul trips.

Apply via AAA’s website with CV, ID and proof or booking of an EASA Class 1 medical. After document check, you receive an invitation for the on-site Basic Qualification Test. Dates run regularly and results are typically shared promptly.

Stages: on-site AON/Cut-E Basic Qualification Test (cognitive tasks incl. monitoring, RBI, tube flight, multitasking, matrices, mental arithmetic; plus English and physics/technical), Adept-15 personality test, then HR/technical interview (same day or day 2). Mainly in English; German helpful. Pitfalls: tight time limits, rapid task switching, weak physics refresh.

• Wiener Neustadt (Austria)

• English B2 (ICAO Level 4 at licensing stage)
• German B1–B2 (beneficial, not mandatory)

• Completed secondary education (Matura/Abitur or equivalent)
• EASA Class 1 Medical
• Minimum age 18 at course start

• 12 A380-800
• 16 A350-1000
• 43 B777-200ER
• 16 B777-300ER
• 12 B787-8
• 18 B787-9
• 7 B787-10

4500

• Europe
• North America
• Middle East
• Africa
• Asia-Pacific

• FO: £6,500
• SFO: £8,000
• CPT: £13,000

• Staff travel
• Pension scheme
• Loss of licence
• Medical insurance
• Type rating
• Paid training

Primary pilot bases are London Heathrow and London Gatwick. No formal commuting contract; pilots are generally expected to live within reasonable travel time of base, with staff travel aiding occasional commutes.

• 14 Boeing 747-8F
• 16 Boeing 747-400F/ERF

1200

• Luxembourg
• Zhengzhou
• Hong Kong
• Chicago
• Dubai

• Luxembourg contract
• Health insurance
• Pension scheme
• Per diem
• Global network
• 747 type rating

Primary pilot base at Luxembourg (LUX). Long-haul rotations with worldwide layovers; company positioning as required by roster and operations. Confirm current commuting options with HR.

• 18 A330-900
• 13 A321-200
• 13 A320-200

1200

• Canary Islands
• Balearic Islands
• Greek Islands
• Caribbean
• North America

• FO: €4,500
• CPT: €9,500

• Staff travel
• Type rating
• Pension plan
• German contract
• A330neo training
• Roster stability

Home-base contracts at FRA and selected German bases; formal commuting agreements are limited. Bidding and swaps can build block patterns, and staff travel helps occasional commuting, but living near base is typically expected.

• 28 Airbus A300-600RF
• 12 Airbus A330-200 P2F

1200

• Leipzig/Halle
• Western Europe
• Eastern Europe
• Nordics
• Mediterranean

• FO: €6,200
• CPT: €12,000

• Stable cargo demand
• LEJ superhub
• Modern A330 P2F
• Night allowances
• EU employment
• Training and upgrades

Home‑base contracts at Leipzig/Halle (LEJ). Commuting is feasible but rosters are predominantly night‑focused with limited day‑to‑day flexibility. Positioning is provided when required; hotels on layovers.

• 13 Airbus A320-200
• 10 Airbus A330-200
• 3 Airbus A330-300

550

• Mediterranean
• Caribbean
• Indian Ocean
• East Africa
• North America

• FO: €5,000
• CPT: €11,000

• Staff travel
• Paid type rating
• Per diems
• Pension plan
• LH Group network

Home bases are FRA and MUC. Primary expectation is on‑base reporting; ID staff travel within Lufthansa Group can support commuting. Bid systems and roster preferences exist, but dedicated commuting contracts are limited.

• 39 A319-100
• 164 A320-200
• 90 A320neo
• 43 A321neo

3000

• London Gatwick
• Geneva
• Amsterdam
• Milan Malpensa
• Barcelona

• FO: £4,500
• SFO: £6,000
• CPT: £11,000

• Staff travel
• Pension scheme
• Medical insurance
• Loss of licence
• Career progression

Fixed-base contracts across Europe; limited commuting support. Roster patterns such as 5/4 exist at some bases; base transfers via regular bids; standby staff travel may assist but no dedicated commuter tickets.

• 123 Airbus A380-800
• 124 Boeing 777-300ER
• 10 Boeing 777-200LR

4300

• London Heathrow
• New York JFK
• Sydney
• Mumbai
• Johannesburg

• FO: د.إ31,341
• CPT: د.إ44,725

• Tax-free income
• Housing allowance
• Medical insurance
• Loss of licence
• Staff travel
• Education allowance
• End-of-service gratuity
• Training and upgrades

Non-commuting; pilots are Dubai-based (DXB). Relocation support and housing allowance provided; no company commuting roster. Staff travel can be used for personal trips, with duty travel commencing from Dubai.

• 5 Airbus A350-1000
• 4 Airbus A380-800
• 30 Boeing 787-9
• 10 Boeing 787-10
• 5 Boeing 777F

2300

• London Heathrow
• New York JFK
• Mumbai
• Sydney
• Jeddah

• FO: د.إ30,000
• SFO: د.إ36,000
• CPT: د.إ57,000

• Tax-free salary
• Medical insurance
• Staff travel
• Accommodation allowance
• Type rating

Abu Dhabi (AUH) home-base operation. Commuting contracts are uncommon; pilots are generally expected to reside in the UAE. Monthly rosters are published in advance, and staff‑travel concessions (subject to availability) assist with personal travel.

Apply online via EFA; document check and scheduling follow when places are available. Assessment invites often arrive within weeks, while course start dates can range from several months up to a year depending on capacity and location.

Stages: 1) DLR Certificate Cockpit (German/English) at DLR sites incl. Milan, Hamburg and Zurich. 2) LHG Assessment at Interpersonal (Hamburg) or SWISS FCAC (Zurich) with psychomotor tests: MOZARD, Color Tank or Gubsomat. Optional PAF may include a LoI. Ready Entry uses DLR FQ/FU/GQ (usually Hamburg). SPHAIR Screening is DLR‑run for Swiss pathways.

• Bremen (Germany)
• Rostock-Laage (Germany)
• Zurich (Switzerland)
• Goodyear (United States)

• German B2 or higher
• English B2 (ICAO Level 4 by graduation)

• University entrance qualification (Abitur/Matura/A-levels or equivalent)
• EASA Class 1 Medical (before training start)

• 20 A319-100
• 60 A320-200
• 12 A320neo
• 8 A321-200

1200

• Germany domestic
• Balearic Islands
• Canary Islands
• Greece
• Italy

• FO: €5,500
• CPT: €11,000

• Staff travel
• Group stability
• Training programs
• European bases
• Career progression

Home-base contracts at German/European bases; commuting is not guaranteed. Staff travel may assist ad-hoc positioning, but pilots are generally expected to live near their assigned base.

• 17 Airbus A350-900
• 8 Airbus A330-300
• 19 Airbus A321-200
• 11 Airbus A320-200
• 5 Airbus A319-100
• 12 ATR 72-500 (Norra)

900

• Tokyo
• Seoul
• Bangkok
• New York
• Lapland

• FO: €4,500
• SFO: €6,500
• CPT: €10,000

• Staff travel
• Pension plan
• Health care
• Loss-of-licence
• Training programs

Base: Helsinki (HEL). No formal commuting contracts; self‑commuting accepted subject to punctuality rules. Most narrow‑body flying is out‑and‑back; long‑haul offers nightstops. Staff travel can support commuting.

• 31 Boeing 737-800
• 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8
• 3 Boeing 737 MAX 9

1200

• GCC
• Indian Subcontinent
• Central Asia
• East Africa
• Eastern Europe

• FO: د.إ21,000
• DEC CPT: د.إ36,750

• Tax-free salary
• Medical insurance
• Loss of license
• ID travel
• Emirates codeshare

Dubai-based, non-commuting contract; pilots are expected to reside in the UAE. Staff enjoy ID travel on the network for leisure; no guaranteed commuting tickets.

• 13 Embraer 190

200

• Germany
• Benelux
• Scandinavia
• Mediterranean
• United Kingdom

• ACMI variety
• European network
• Cologne base
• Small-team culture
• E190 operations

Primary base at Cologne/Bonn (CGN). As an ACMI/charter operator, temporary outstations and rotations occur across Europe; commuting support varies by assignment and contract—confirm with HR.

• 20 A350-900
• 8 A330-300
• 13 A330-200

• Buenos Aires
• Mexico City
• Bogotá
• Lima
• New York

• Staff travel
• Pension plan
• Type rating
• Health insurance
• Per diem

Primary pilot base is Madrid (MAD). Commuting agreements are limited; rosters are seniority-driven, and most new hires should expect to live in base. Occasional assignments may operate from other Iberia Group stations.

• Western Europe
• North America
• East Asia
• Middle East
• Africa

• Staff travel
• Pension scheme
• Training quality
• Career progression
• Stable rosters

Amsterdam-based operation with pilots primarily rostered from AMS. No formal home-base commuting; staff travel can assist positioning. Roster bidding and part‑time options depend on seniority and operational needs.

• 40 Airbus A220-300 (on order)

• Germany
• United Kingdom
• France
• Italy
• Spain

• ID travel
• Lufthansa discounts
• Pension plan
• Training budget
• Career development

Base-focused operation from Munich (with planned Frankfurt growth). Commuting options depend on company policy and seniority; local residency near base is typically preferred.

• 4 Boeing 737-700
• 4 Boeing 737-800
• 11 De Havilland Dash 8-400

420

• Paris
• London City
• Porto
• Milan
• Barcelona

• Staff travel
• Type rating
• Health insurance
• Pension plan
• Training culture

Home base Luxembourg Airport (LUX). Primarily local-base operation with limited formal commuting options. European rotations mix day returns on Q400 and short overnights on 737.

• 10 Pilatus PC-24

• Western Europe
• Mediterranean
• Scandinavia
• Eastern Europe
• North Africa

• Modern PC-24 fleet
• EASA Part-OPS
• Safety culture
• Small team feel
• Flexible roster

Charter roles are typically base-based with dynamic, short-notice operations; limited commuting may be possible. Confirm specifics with HR during application.

• Germany-wide
• North Sea/Baltic
• Alpine Bavaria
• Berlin/Brandenburg
• Rhine-Ruhr

• Public service pension
• Job security
• Type rating training
• Modern helicopters
• Shift pay allowances

Base-bound roles at state or federal helicopter units; relocation to the assigned base is commonly required. Limited commuting due to shift duty and standby; occasional duty travel by mission needs.

Online application with CV, certificates and Class 1 medical (or booking in progress). After document check, you receive selection dates; peak intakes may have several weeks’ lead time. Holders of the DLR Certificate Cockpit can fast‑track admission.

Stages typically include CBTs (attention, memory, spatial), group exercise, panel interview and, program dependent, a simulator/technical check. Conducted in Mönchengladbach; language German or English. Typical pitfalls: poor time management and weak teamwork. DLR Certificate Cockpit is accepted; the EFA/LHG version is delivered by DLR in Milan, Hamburg and Zurich.

• Mönchengladbach (Germany)

• German B2 (program dependent)
• English ICAO Level 4
• English B2 for theory/MCC

• EASA Class 1 Medical
• Minimum age 17–18 at course start
• Secondary school leaving certificate (Abitur/Fachhochschulreife or equivalent)
• Background check (ZÜP) as applicable

• 409 B737-800
• 124 B737-8200 (MAX 8-200)
• 29 A320-200 (Lauda Europe)
• 1 B737-700

6000

• Dublin
• London Stansted
• Milan Bergamo
• Madrid
• Warsaw Modlin

• FO: €4,000
• SFO: €5,500
• CPT: €9,500

• Staff travel
• Fast upgrades
• 737 type rating
• Large base network
• Roster predictability

Home-base contracts across Europe; limited commuting options. Typical rosters 5/4 or 5/3‑5/4‑5/3. Base assignment by demand with regular transfer bids; night-stops uncommon on most routes.

• 65 Airbus A320neo
• 3 Airbus A321LR
• 8 Airbus A330-300
• 4 Airbus A350-900

1500

• Copenhagen
• Stockholm
• Oslo
• New York
• London

• Direct Entry First Officer (A320): €5,000
• Direct Entry Captain (A320): €9,500

• Staff travel
• Pension plan
• Health insurance
• Training support
• CPH/ARN/OSL bases

Primary bases at Copenhagen (CPH), Stockholm (ARN) and Oslo (OSL). Seniority-based roster bidding; home-base pairings. ID staff travel available for commuting; arrangements vary by AOC and contract.

• 10 Boeing 787-8
• 10 Boeing 787-9
• 14 Airbus A320-200
• 12 Airbus A320neo
• 13 Airbus A321neo

800

• Bangkok
• Tokyo
• Sydney
• Taipei
• Jakarta

• Staff travel
• Medical insurance
• SIA Group training
• Type rating provided
• Career progression

Singapore-based operation; most pilot roles are non-commuting. Limited support for commuting, though staff travel may assist positioning on a space-available basis.

Applications open in limited windows and can close quickly due to high demand. After submission, expect staged emails and waits of several weeks between steps; some elements are online, others in the UK.

Stages typically include: Aon/cut-e online tests (numerical, verbal, logical, monitoring/SJT), video interview, and an assessment day with group exercise and HR/competency interview; a simulator/aptitude element may be included. Conducted in English, often in/near London or virtually. Common pitfalls: poor time management, pattern‑guessing, inconsistent motivation, weak CRM/teamwork.

• English (fluent; assessments conducted in English)
• English ICAO Level 4 by licensing stage

• UK CAA Class 1 medical (before course start)
• Minimum age 18 at course start
• Right to live and work in the United Kingdom
• Meet BA’s academic criteria (e.g., strong GCSEs including Maths, English and a science subject)

• 9 Airbus A220-100
• 21 Airbus A220-300
• 14 Airbus A330-300
• 5 Airbus A340-300
• 12 Boeing 777-300ER

1600

• New York
• Chicago
• Bangkok
• Singapore
• London

• FO: CHF8,500
• CPT: CHF17,000

• Staff travel
• Pension plan
• Loss of license
• Per diem
• Type rating
• Travel discounts

Home-basing in Zurich (ZRH) and Geneva (GVA). No formal commuting contract; most pilots live within easy reach of base. Staff ID travel supports non-resident commuting, and roster stability is generally good.

• 30 F/A-18C/D Hornet
• 8 Pilatus PC-21
• 28 Pilatus PC-7
• 15 Eurocopter AS332M1 Super Puma
• 11 Eurocopter AS532UL Cougar
• 20 Eurocopter EC635

200

• Payerne
• Meiringen
• Emmen
• Alpnach
• Dübendorf

• Job security
• Paid training
• Pension scheme
• Accident insurance
• On-base lodging
• Language training
• Career development

Pilots are assigned to primary bases (Payerne, Meiringen, Emmen, Alpnach, Dübendorf). QRA duties and training require proximity to base; temporary detachments occur. On-base lodging is available during duty and courses.

Apply directly to TFC Käufer with CV, Class 1 medical (or booking confirmation), and proof of aptitude. The school accepts the DLR Certificate Cockpit; candidates book and pay this test with DLR. Responses usually arrive within a few weeks, with multiple start dates per year.

Selection is based on the DLR Certificate Cockpit (EFA/LHG ab‑initio), taken at DLR centers in Hamburg, Zurich or Milan. Tests are offered in German or English and focus on multitasking, memory, spatial ability, mental arithmetic and English. Typical pitfalls are time pressure, task switching and joystick control in psychomotor tasks.

• Mülheim an der Ruhr (Germany)

• German B2 (if course taught in German)
• English B2
• English ICAO Level 4 (for RT/IFR operations)

• EASA Class 1 Medical
• Secondary school diploma (Mittlere Reife/Abitur or equivalent)
• Proof of aptitude via DLR Certificate Cockpit (accepted)

2300

• Budapest
• London Luton
• Warsaw
• Bucharest
• Rome Fiumicino

• Fast upgrades
• New Airbus fleet
• Multi-base network
• Staff travel discounts
• Training opportunities

Base-assigned contracts; commuting options are uncommon and pilots are generally expected to live near their home base. Base transfers may be possible subject to demand and seniority. Rosters vary by base; limited staff-travel discounts may apply.