Airlines & Flight Schools

• 21 Boeing 777F

500

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

• Type rating funded
• Modern 777 fleet
• Global long-haul
• Per-diem pay
• Strong placement

Home base is Leipzig/Halle with additional operations from Frankfurt. Rosters are planned in blocks and night flying is common, so many pilots commute within Europe. Commuting and staff-travel options depend on contract and seniority.

• 6 Embraer E190
• 19 Embraer E195

380

• Munich
• Frankfurt
• Florence
• Venice
• Bologna

• LHG travel benefits
• E‑Jet operations
• Structured training
• European network
• Staff discounts

Primary crew bases are Munich (MUC) and Frankfurt (FRA). Commuting may be possible on Lufthansa Group services via jumpseat/ID travel subject to policy and availability; local basing near the hubs is generally preferred.

• 2 Boeing 787-8

200

• Bangkok
• Seoul
• Singapore
• Taipei
• Ho Chi Minh City

• ANA group travel
• Commuting options
• High training standards
• Stable rostering
• Health insurance

Tokyo Narita base with commuting possibilities typically supported via ID travel on ANA Group and partners. Stable, bidline-style rosters and hotel on duty are common; specifics depend on contract and fleet assignment.

• 6 Airbus A319-100
• 29 Airbus A320-200
• 3 Airbus A321-200
• 17 Embraer 195
• 3 Boeing 767-300ER
• 6 Boeing 777-200ER

1200

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

• FO: €3,600
• SFO: €5,200
• CPT: €8,500

• Staff travel
• Lufthansa Group perks
• EFA training
• Pension plan
• Health insurance
• Career mobility

Home base Vienna (VIE). No formal commuting contracts; most pilots self-commute using staff travel on Austrian/Lufthansa Group, subject to loads and duty rules.

Apply via AAA’s website with CV, certificates and proof/booking of an EASA Class 1 medical. You’ll receive an appointment for the on‑site Basic Qualification; typical wait is a few weeks. Results follow quickly; course start depends on seat availability.

On‑site AAA Basic Qualification (AON/Cut‑E): CBTs for attention/reaction, monitoring, spatial orientation (GYRO/RBI), logical matrices, mental arithmetic, English and physics/technical; AON ADEPT‑15 personality test; HR/technical interview. Offered in German or English. Pitfalls: tight time limits and over‑engineering the personality test. Our Personality Test aligns with ADEPT‑15.

• Wiener Neustadt (Austria)

• English B2 (CEFR) or higher
• ICAO English Level 4 by license issue
• German B2 recommended

• EASA Class 1 medical certificate
• Secondary school diploma (Matura/Abitur or equivalent)
• Minimum age 18 at course start

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

750

• Hong Kong
• Zhengzhou
• Chicago
• Mexico City
• Dubai

• FO: €6,500
• Captain: €12,000

• Global network
• Per-diem pay
• Training quality
• Pension scheme
• Job security
• 747 fleet time

Home base Luxembourg (LUX). Crews typically start and end tours in LUX; many pilots commute. Rosters feature long-haul blocks and extended off-days that support commuting; positioning to LUX is generally required.

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

• 28 Boeing 757-200F
• 10 Boeing 767-300F

700

• Leipzig/Halle
• East Midlands
• Bergamo
• Madrid
• Bahrain

• Type rating
• Night allowances
• Per diems
• Pension plan
• Cargo stability
• 767 progression

Primary base Leipzig/Halle (LEJ). Roster centered on night ops; commuting options depend on contract and fleet. Positioning and accommodation may be provided when rostered away from base; confirm details in the offer.

• Mediterranean
• Canary Islands
• Caribbean
• East Africa
• North America

• Staff travel
• Miles & More
• Type training
• Roster bidding
• Group mobility

Primary pilot bases are Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC). Home‑base assignment applies; there is no public formal commuting program. Lufthansa Group staff‑travel benefits typically support repositioning; confirm details in your contract.

• 118 Airbus A380-800
• 134 Boeing 777-300ER

4600

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

• FO: د.إ44,000
• SFO: د.إ53,000
• CPT: د.إ73,000

• Tax-free salary
• Medical insurance
• Staff travel
• Accommodation allowance
• End-of-service gratuity
• Training and upgrades

Dubai-based contracts with no formal commuting option; relocation to the UAE is required. Staff travel benefits and annual leave tickets help with trips home; rosters are built from DXB.

Online application via EFA’s portal with document check and preferred base (Germany or Switzerland). After eligibility review you receive test invitations; dates depend on demand and test‑center slots. Class 1 medical is needed before training start.

Stage 1: DLR Certificate Cockpit (ab‑initio), German or English; test centers include Hamburg, Milan and Zurich. Stage 2: LHG Assessment (1 day) at Interpersonal (Hamburg) or the SWISS Flight Crew Assessment Center (Zurich). Psychomotor focus differs: Hamburg uses MOZARD and Multitasking Color Tank; Zurich uses the Gubsomat. Optional PAF may add an LOI for SWISS/Edelweiss. Ready Entry candidates complete DLR FQ/FU/GQ, usually at DLR Hamburg (venue may change). Typical pitfalls: weak time‑pressure handling, limited self‑reflection, and no hands‑on practice with the psychomotor tools. SPHAIR (DLR‑based) exists separately in Switzerland; see sphair.ch/de/pilot/vorbereitung and airforcepilot.ch.

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

400 EUR/CHF

120,000

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

• Completed secondary education (Abitur/Fachhochschulreife or Swiss Matura, or equivalent)
• Solid knowledge in mathematics and physics
• EASA Class 1 Medical (prior to training start)

• 15 Airbus A319-100
• 72 Airbus A320-200
• 12 Airbus A320neo

1600

• Germany domestic
• Palma de Mallorca
• Canary Islands
• Greek Islands
• Italy mainland

• Staff travel
• Lufthansa Group perks
• Training programs
• Internal mobility

Base-based contracts at German and selected European stations; commuting support is limited and subject to operational needs. Jumpseat or staff travel may help but is not guaranteed; base changes follow company requirements.

• 9 Embraer E190

200

• Germany
• Benelux
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Spain

• ACMI variety
• E190 type rating
• Per diem
• Hotels on duty
• Career growth

Home base is Cologne/Bonn. As an ACMI operator, crews may be temporarily stationed across Europe; hotels are typically provided during assignments. Commuting options and rosters vary by customer project and season.

• 46 Boeing 737NG family
• 31 Boeing 777 family
• 23 Boeing 787 family
• 65 Embraer E‑Jet family (Cityhopper)

3200

• Europe
• North America
• South America
• Africa
• Asia

• FO: €5,200
• Captain: €12,000

• Staff travel
• Pension plan
• Profit sharing
• Type rating
• Per diems
• Training budget

Home base Amsterdam (AMS). Most pilots live within commuting reach; staff-travel and interline agreements can support commuting on standby. Trip bidding and swaps may help create block patterns. Confirm exact policy during hiring.

• Germany domestic
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Spain
• France

• Staff travel
• Lufthansa Group perks
• Training and development
• Large European network
• Career mobility

Primary bases are Munich (MUC) and Frankfurt (FRA). Commuting is typically self-arranged; staff travel may help subject to seat availability. Confirm specifics during hiring, as base needs and policies can change.

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

400

• London City
• Paris CDG
• Milan Linate
• Lisbon
• Porto

• Staff travel
• Health insurance
• Pension scheme
• Training programs
• Career growth
• Stable schedules

Home base Luxembourg (LUX). Roster built around short- and medium-haul European flying with a mix of day-returns and short layovers. No widely published commuting contract; staff travel can support commuting on a space-available basis.

• Europe
• Mediterranean
• DACH region
• Benelux
• Nordics

• Modern jet fleet
• Small team culture
• Growing operator
• EASA AOC

Charter operations are demand-driven; home base is Hamburg (HAM). Commuting is typically arranged case by case with Crew Control; no published long-haul commuting policy.

• Nationwide Germany
• Alps (Bavaria)
• North Sea Coast
• Baltic Sea Coast
• Ruhr Area

• Civil service status
• Pension scheme
• Job security
• Flight allowances
• Advanced training
• Modern avionics
• NVG operations
• Hoist rescue

Positions are tied to a home base; commuting contracts are uncommon. Shifts follow police tasking, with swaps subject to unit policy and operational needs.

• 8 Airbus A330-300
• 4 Airbus A350-900

1600

• Copenhagen
• Stockholm
• Oslo
• New York
• Tokyo

• Staff travel
• Pension plan
• Health insurance
• Training
• Career progression

Primary bases are Copenhagen (CPH), Stockholm‑Arlanda (ARN) and Oslo‑Gardermoen (OSL). Pilots commute to their assigned base; any remote‑base or commuting arrangements depend on contract and roster needs. Staff travel can support commuting on SAS services.

• 10 Boeing 787-8
• 10 Boeing 787-9
• 40 Airbus A320 family

800

• Southeast Asia
• North Asia
• Australia
• India
• Middle East

• Staff travel
• Training quality
• Modern fleet
• Career growth
• Stable parent

Primary base Singapore (SIN). Local contracts; limited commuting support. Rostered operations with regional and long-haul duties; staff travel on SIA Group available for self-commuting subject to space.

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

1600

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

• FO: CHF8,500
• SFO: CHF11,000
• CPT: CHF17,000

• Staff travel
• BVG pension
• Loss-of-license
• Quality training
• Lufthansa perks

Primary base Zurich (ZRH) with Geneva (GVA) as secondary. No formal commuting contracts; pilots are expected to live within practical reach of base. ID travel on SWISS/Lufthansa Group can assist self‑commuting; roster bidding with published minimum days off.

• 20 Eurocopter EC635 P2+
• 15 AS332 Super Puma
• 11 AS532 Cougar
• 8 Pilatus PC-21

200

• Payerne
• Meiringen
• Emmen
• Alpnach
• Dübendorf

• Paid training
• Military pension
• Job security
• Modern simulators
• Mountain flying
• Safety culture

Pilots are stationed at Swiss air bases (e.g., Payerne, Meiringen, Emmen, Alpnach). Traditional airline commuting does not apply; base assignment and duty rosters determine presence.