Airlines & Flight Schools

• 21 Boeing 777F

500

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

• Free type rating
• Structured training
• Global routes
• Strong placement

Primary base LEJ, with additional operations at FRA. Pairings are long-haul blocks with night ops; commuting is generally self-arranged, so many pilots choose to live near one of the bases.

• Munich
• Frankfurt
• Florence
• Venice
• Bari

• Travel benefits
• Miles & More
• Training standards
• LH Group network
• Career growth

Most pilot roles are based in Munich or Frankfurt. Formal commuter contracts are typically limited; many crews commute from Italy or Germany using LH Group staff travel. Confirm current options during recruitment.

• 3 Boeing 787-8

200

• Bangkok
• Singapore
• Seoul
• Taipei
• Manila

• ANA travel
• Type rating
• Commuting support
• Health insurance
• Career mobility
• Paid leave

Home base Tokyo Narita (NRT). Commuting is generally supported within the ANA Group via standby travel; specific allowances and hotels depend on contract and seniority, so confirm terms during hiring.

• 3 Airbus A319
• 30 Airbus A320
• 6 Airbus A321
• 17 Embraer 195
• 3 Boeing 767-300ER
• 6 Boeing 777-200ER

1200

• Central Europe
• Balkans
• North America
• Middle East
• Mediterranean

• FO: €4,300
• SFO: €6,500
• CPT: €11,000

• Staff travel
• LHG network
• EFA pathway
• Type rating
• Pension plan

Single-base operation in Vienna (VIE). Bidline rostering; commuting possible on ID travel within the LH Group, but no guaranteed commuter contracts. Positioning may be required depending on roster.

Apply online via the AAA website, upload CV/ID and education records. If eligible, you’ll receive an invitation to the on-site Basic Qualification Test within a few weeks. Results are communicated promptly; intakes run several times per year.

On site in Wiener Neustadt; usually one day, with the interview sometimes on day two. AON/Cut-E computer tests: monitoring, RBI/gyro, tube flight, multitasking, matrices, English, mental arithmetic, physics/technical, plus HR. Adept-15 personality questionnaire included. Tests are available in German or English; common pitfalls are time pressure and instrument misreads.

• Wiener Neustadt (Austria)

• English B2 (CEFR) for training and assessment
• German B1–B2 recommended (selection and interviews may be held in German or English)
• ICAO Language Proficiency Level 4 by course completion

• Secondary school completion (Matura/Abitur or equivalent)
• EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate (before training start)
• Minimum age per EASA/academy policy (typically 17+ at course start)

• 14 B747-8F
• 16 B747-400F

1200

• Luxembourg
• Zhengzhou
• Hong Kong
• Chicago
• Dubai

• Loss of licence
• Health insurance
• Per diem
• Pension plan
• B747 experience

Primary base Luxembourg (LUX). Long-haul operations with augmented crews mean multi-day trips and layovers; many pilots commute from across Europe. Commuting and staff-travel options vary by contract and seniority—confirm current policy with Cargolux HR.

• 16 Airbus A330-900neo
• 10 Airbus A321-200
• 13 Airbus A320-200

1200

• Canary Islands
• Mediterranean
• Caribbean
• North America
• Indian Ocean

• ID travel
• Per diems
• Type rating
• Pension plan

Primary base Frankfurt (FRA) with some seasonal/secondary German bases. Standby ID travel is offered; formal commuting arrangements are limited. Roster bidding reflects leisure demand and seasonality.

• 23 Airbus A300-600F
• 12 Airbus A330-200P2F

900

• Leipzig/Halle
• Europe
• Middle East
• North Africa
• Transatlantic

• FO: €5,500
• CPT: €11,000

• German contract
• Night allowances
• Per diem & hotels
• Type rating provided
• Pension plan

Home base Leipzig/Halle (LEJ). Relocation preferred; limited commuting options depending on roster. Night-wave patterns with hotels and per diems on layovers.

• 20 Airbus A320-200
• 10 Airbus A330-200

720

• Canary Islands
• Mediterranean
• Caribbean
• East Africa
• Indian Ocean

• Staff travel
• Type rating support
• Training program
• Pension plan
• Group discounts

Primary base Frankfurt (FRA). Commuting support is limited; positioning via ID staff travel may be possible subject to availability. Confirm base and commuting terms in the employment contract.

• 119 Airbus A380-800
• 124 Boeing 777-300ER
• 11 Boeing 777F

4300

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

• FO: د.إ26,000
• CPT: د.إ42,000

• Tax-free salary
• Housing allowance
• Staff travel
• Medical insurance
• Loss of licence
• Widebody training

Dubai-based, non-commuting contracts; relocation required. Bidline roster with protected days off; ID travel available but no formal commuting scheme.

Online application via EFA portal with CV, school records and language skills. EASA Class 1 medical is required before course start. Intakes run year‑round; waiting times vary by track (Germany/Switzerland). PAF scheduling may be combined with the LHG Assessment when available.

Stage 1: DLR Certificate Cockpit (DE/EN) at DLR sites incl. Hamburg, Milan, Zurich. Stage 2: LHG Assessment at Interpersonal (Hamburg) or SWISS FCAC (Zurich); psychomotor tests differ by site (MOZARD/Color Tank vs. Gubsomat). Ready‑entry may face DLR FQ/FU/GQ in Hamburg. Typical pitfalls: time pressure, joystick/yoke handling, weak company‑fit arguments. SPHAIR (DLR‑run) is relevant for Swiss pathways.

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

€110,000

• German B2 (recommended C1)
• English ICAO Level 4 (by license issue)

• Secondary school diploma qualifying for university entrance (e.g., Abitur/Matura)
• Solid foundation in mathematics, physics and English
• EASA Class 1 Medical before course start

• 15 Airbus A319-100
• 64 Airbus A320-200
• 18 Airbus A320neo
• 10 Airbus A321neo

1400

• Germany domestic
• Mallorca
• Canary Islands
• Greece
• Italy

• FO: €4,500
• CPT: €9,500

• LH Group ID travel
• A320 type rating
• Roster bidding
• Part-time options
• Loss of license
• Base transfer bids

Home-base contracts at German and Maltese AOCs; no formal commuting program. ID travel on Lufthansa Group subject to space. Base transfers via bidding; part-time options at some bases.

• 8 Embraer E190

120

• Germany
• Western Europe
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Spain

• Insurances
• Per diems
• Hotel accommodation
• European network
• ACMI variety

Primary base at Cologne/Bonn (CGN). As an ACMI carrier, temporary outstations are possible; positioning and hotel are typically arranged for duty trips. Home‑base commuting rules vary by project and contract.

• 15 B777-200ER
• 16 B777-300ER
• 13 B787-9
• 14 B787-10
• 6 A330-200

3000

• Amsterdam Schiphol
• Western Europe
• North America
• East Asia
• South America

• Staff travel
• Pension plan
• Simulator training
• Career progression
• Global network

Primary pilot base is Amsterdam (AMS). Formal home-base commuting is limited; most pilots reside in the Netherlands. Space-available ID travel across the KLM/Air France network can support ad-hoc commuting subject to roster and loads.

• 10 A319-100

250

• Germany domestic
• United Kingdom
• France
• Italy
• Central/Eastern Europe

• Staff travel
• Type rating
• Group training
• Pension plan
• Stable roster

Home‑base operations from Munich (MUC); Frankfurt expected as a second base. No published commuting program; rosters planned from base. Staff travel within the Lufthansa Group typically supports positioning to duty.

• 11 De Havilland Dash 8 Q400
• 4 Boeing 737-700
• 4 Boeing 737-800
• 1 Boeing 737-8

300

• France
• Italy
• Spain
• United Kingdom
• Germany

• Staff travel
• LuxairTours discounts
• Type rating support
• Pension scheme
• Health insurance

Primary base at Luxembourg Airport (LUX). No formal commuting program; pilots are expected to report from LUX. Limited staff travel on the Luxair network may assist positioning; living within practical commuting distance is advisable.

• 10 Pilatus PC-24

• Western Europe
• Southern Europe
• Eastern Europe
• Scandinavia
• North Africa

• Modern PC-24 fleet
• Small team culture
• Diverse missions
• Training and checks
• Hotels on duty

Charter‑style rostering; no formal commuting policy published. Positioning flights and hotel accommodation are arranged by the company when duties start away from home base or require layovers.

• Nationwide Germany
• Alpine region
• North Sea coast
• Baltic Sea coast
• Major cities

• Civil service pension
• Job security
• Specialized training
• Shift allowances
• Modern avionics

Base-assigned to federal or state squadrons; presence at the home base is required. Limited commuting; relocation or proximity is typically expected for shift and standby duties.

• 67 Airbus A320neo
• 3 Airbus A321LR
• 9 Airbus A330-300
• 4 Airbus A350-900

2000

• Copenhagen
• Oslo
• Stockholm
• New York
• Chicago

• ID travel
• Modern fleet
• Training culture
• Nordic values
• Pension & insurance

Primary bases: Copenhagen (CPH), Oslo (OSL), Stockholm (ARN). Home‑base contracts; commuting may be possible case‑by‑case. ID/standby travel can support commuting, subject to availability and company policy.

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

1100

• Bangkok
• Tokyo
• Taipei
• Sydney
• Kuala Lumpur

• Staff travel
• SIA Group perks
• Type rating provided
• Training culture
• Network growth
• Medical insurance

Singapore-based single-hub operation at Changi. Pilots are generally expected to reside locally; formal commuting programs are uncommon. Monthly rosters are published in advance, with swaps subject to company policy.

• 9 A220-100
• 21 A220-300
• 14 A330-300
• 5 A340-300
• 12 B777-300ER

1600

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

• FO: CHF8,000
• SFO: CHF10,500
• CPT: CHF16,000

• Staff travel
• Pension plan
• Per diem
• Medical insurance
• Training upgrades
• Career progression
• Swiss work culture

Bases: Zurich (ZRH) and Geneva (GVA). No formal commuting contracts; pilots are generally expected to live within practical distance of base. ID travel may be available for positioning on a space-available basis per company policy.

• 30 F/A-18C/D Hornet
• 18 F-5E/F Tiger II
• 8 Pilatus PC-21
• 28 Pilatus PC-7
• 15 AS332 Super Puma
• 11 AS532 Cougar
• 20 Eurocopter EC635

200

• Swiss airspace
• Payerne AFB
• Meiringen AFB
• Emmen AFB
• Locarno AFB

• Paid training
• Job security
• Modern fleet
• Pension scheme
• National service

Base-assigned at Payerne, Meiringen or Emmen with limited commuting flexibility. QRA and training require on-base readiness and rostered shifts; temporary duty at other Swiss airfields as needed.