Airlines & Flight Schools

• 21 Boeing 777F

330

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

• Paid type rating
• Ab‑initio path
• Modern 777F fleet
• JV stability
• Global network

Primary base Leipzig/Halle with Frankfurt operations. Long‑haul rosters feature night flying and multi‑day trips; hotel rest and per diems provided on layovers. Staff travel benefits are limited; commuting policies depend on contract.

• 19 Embraer 195

350

• Munich
• Frankfurt
• Florence
• Verona
• Bologna

• LHG staff travel
• ID travel discounts
• E‑Jet type rating
• Medical insurance
• Career mobility

Primary bases in Munich and Frankfurt with some Italian outstations. Commuting is self-managed via staff travel; no formal commuting roster, and base changes follow operational needs.

• 3 Boeing 787-8

150

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

• Safety culture
• Quality training
• ID travel
• Health insurance
• Pension plan
• Commuting support

Base at Tokyo/Narita (NRT). Limited commuting supported via ANA Group ID/ZED travel; stable monthly roster; hotels provided on layovers; transport or allowances vary by station and contract.

• 29 Airbus A320-200
• 7 Airbus A321-211
• 17 Embraer 195
• 3 Boeing 767-300ER
• 6 Boeing 777-200ER

1100

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

• ID travel
• LHG mobility
• Pension plan
• Health insurance
• Training upgrades

Primary base Vienna (VIE). No formal commuting contracts; operations are home‑base centric. Staff travel on the Lufthansa Group network (ID/AD) typically supports self‑positioning, subject to space availability and duty/rest rules.

Apply via the AAA website, submit CV, ID and school records, then book an on‑site Basic Qualification Test date in Wiener Neustadt. Results are usually communicated quickly; successful candidates receive course offers. Fees are published by AAA and may change.

AON/Cut‑E‑based BQ Test: mental arithmetic, matrices/logic, attention/monitoring, spatial orientation (GYRO/RBI), Tube Flight coordination, multitasking and English; Adept‑15 personality; then technical/HR interview. Mostly on site in Wiener Neustadt, German or English. Pitfalls: rushing, weak mental math/English, ignoring task rules.

• Wiener Neustadt (Austria)

• English B2 (training/assessment language)
• German B2 (optional, for German-language intakes)
• English ICAO Level 4 (by course completion)

• EASA Class 1 Medical (before training start)
• Secondary school leaving certificate (or equivalent)
• Minimum age 18 at course start

• 13 Boeing 747-8F
• 17 Boeing 747-400F

700

• Luxembourg
• Hong Kong
• Shanghai
• Chicago
• Dubai

• Loss of license
• Health insurance
• Pension scheme
• Per diem
• Training upgrades
• Global layovers

Primary base at Luxembourg (LUX). Most pilot roles are Luxembourg-based; commuting support and travel agreements depend on contract and seniority. Long-haul roster patterns with worldwide layovers; confirm details during hiring.

• 18 A330-900neo
• 22 A321-200
• 14 A320-200

1200

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

• FO: €5,800
• CPT: €12,500

• New A330neo cabins
• Staff travel
• German contract
• Training support
• Roster bidding
• Base options

Primary base Frankfurt (FRA), with additional seasonal bases across Germany for short/medium‑haul. Formal commuting is limited; roster bidding and swaps add flexibility. Staff travel and interline agreements help positioning for duty.

• Leipzig/Halle LEJ
• East Midlands EMA
• Brussels BRU
• Milan Malpensa MXP
• Cologne Bonn CGN

• Airbus fleet training
• Night‑wave experience
• Strong SOP culture
• Large LEJ hub

Primary base is Leipzig/Halle (LEJ). Commuting policies, travel arrangements and hotel provisions vary by contract and may change; confirm current terms during recruitment.

• 16 A320-200
• 8 A330-200
• 2 A330-300

600

• Mallorca
• Canary Islands
• Punta Cana
• Mauritius
• Mombasa/Zanzibar

• ID travel
• LH Group network
• Training programs
• Career pathway
• Pension plan
• Health insurance

Primary bases in Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC). Home‑basing expected; no dedicated commuting contracts. Roster bidding by seniority. ID travel on Lufthansa Group and ZED partners supports positioning when operationally feasible.

• 116 Airbus A380-800
• 124 Boeing 777-300ER
• 10 Boeing 777-200LR
• 11 Boeing 777F

4500

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

• FO: د.إ30,358
• CPT: د.إ44,385

• Tax-free salary
• Housing allowance
• Medical insurance
• ID travel benefits
• Education support
• End-of-service bonus

Dubai-based, non-commuting contracts; pilots relocate to the UAE. Company housing or allowance, staff travel benefits, and roster bidding with long-haul patterns.

Apply via the EFA portal with your preferred base. After a pre-check, invitations are sent in waves. Expect several weeks between DLR, LHG and optional PAF dates; timing depends on capacity, location choice and documentation completeness.

Ab‑initio: DLR “Certificate Cockpit” (DE/EN) at DLR sites incl. Milan, Hamburg, Zurich; then LHG Assessment at Interpersonal (Hamburg) or the SWISS Flight Crew Assessment Center (Zurich). HAM psychomotor: MOZARD, Multitasking Color Tank. ZRH psychomotor: Apparatus Test “Gubsomat” (yoke). Ready Entry: DLR FQ/FU/GQ usually at DLR Hamburg (may vary). SPHAIR Screening is DLR-based (see sphair.ch/airforcepilot.ch). Pitfalls: time pressure, language switching, limited joystick/yoke practice, weak self‑reflection.

• Bremen (Germany)
• Rostock-Laage (Germany)
• Zurich (Switzerland)

• German B2 or higher (depending on airline/track)
• English B2 (ICAO Level 4 by training completion)

• General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (e.g., Abitur, Fachhochschulreife, Matura or equivalent)
• Solid school-level knowledge in mathematics and physics

• 26 A319-100
• 64 A320-200
• 8 A320neo
• 5 A321-200
• 4 A321neo

1200

• Palma de Mallorca
• Greek Islands
• Canary Islands
• Italy Mainland
• Croatian Coast

• Staff travel
• Lufthansa perks
• A320 type rating
• Career mobility
• Modern fleet

Base-based operation at German hubs; commuting support is not standard. Staff travel can be used for positioning in line with internal policy.

• 9 Embraer 190

180

• Germany
• Italy
• Spain
• United Kingdom
• Scandinavia

• ACMI variety
• Embraer 190
• European network
• Cologne/Bonn base
• Growth prospects

Home base Cologne/Bonn (CGN). Operational stations may vary with ACMI/charter contracts; commuting and temporary bases are assignment‑dependent.

• 10 Boeing 737-700
• 31 Boeing 737-800
• 5 Boeing 737-900
• 15 Boeing 777-200ER
• 16 Boeing 777-300ER
• 13 Boeing 787-9
• 10 Boeing 787-10

3000

• New York JFK
• London Heathrow
• Tokyo Haneda
• Nairobi
• São Paulo

• FO: €7,500
• SFO: €9,800
• CPT: €13,500

• Staff travel
• Pension scheme
• Profit sharing
• Training quality
• Stable roster

Base Amsterdam (AMS). No home-basing; pilots are expected to report at AMS. Commuting is at own cost using staff travel benefits; bidding, swaps and standby help manage patterns.

• Germany domestic
• Central Europe
• United Kingdom
• Scandinavia
• Mediterranean

• ID travel
• LH Group perks
• Type rating
• Per diem
• Uniform provided

Bases in Munich (MUC) and Frankfurt (FRA). Home-base operation; commuting options vary by contract and seniority. Many pilots self-commute using ID travel on Lufthansa Group flights; overnights are mostly short-haul.

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

380

• Paris
• London City
• Lisbon
• Porto
• Palma de Mallorca

• FO: €4,000
• CPT: €9,000

• Staff travel
• Health insurance
• Pension plan
• Training support
• Stable roster

Single pilot base at Luxembourg (LUX). Commuting is self-arranged; staff travel may assist on a space-available basis, with no formal home-base commuting policy. Rosters are published in advance to support regional commuting.

• Western Europe
• Central Europe
• Mediterranean
• Middle East
• North Africa

• Modern PC-24 fleet
• Small-team culture
• Operational variety
• Growing operator
• Professional standards

Charter operation with demand-driven rosters; commuting and home-basing options may depend on contract, fleet needs, and customer schedule. Confirm specifics during recruitment.

• Germany nationwide
• Border regions
• North Sea coast
• Alpine areas
• Urban centers

• Job security
• Civil service pension
• Specialized training
• Health insurance
• Mission variety

Base-assigned roles at state or federal squadrons; commuting policies are limited. Shift and on-call duty for 24/7 operations, so relocation near the assigned base is typically expected.

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

1500

• Copenhagen
• Oslo
• Stockholm
• New York
• London

• Staff travel
• Pension plan
• Type-rating training
• Health insurance

Primary bases are CPH, OSL and ARN. Base assignment depends on operational need and seniority. Limited commuting support; staff/ID travel available for duty positioning, with monthly rosters published in advance.

• 10 Boeing 787-8
• 10 Boeing 787-9
• 23 Airbus A320-200
• 21 Airbus A321neo

• Southeast Asia
• Australia
• Japan
• India
• China

• Type rating provided
• SIA Group backing
• 787 widebody ops
• A320/A321 ops
• Structured training
• Career development

Singapore-based from SIN; local contracts with self-commuting. Formal commuting or remote basing is uncommon; rosters follow LCC-style patterns with regional overnights and long-haul 787 trips.

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

1700

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

• Miles & More
• ID travel
• Type rating
• Pension scheme
• Staff discounts

Primary base Zurich with limited Geneva base. No formal commuting contracts are published; pilots typically report from base and may use ID travel on a space‑available basis. Monthly roster bidding supports limited commute planning.

• 30 F/A-18C/D Hornet
• 20 Airbus Helicopters EC635
• 10 Pilatus PC-21
• 2 Pilatus PC-24
• 1 Dassault Falcon 900EX

200

• Payerne
• Meiringen
• Emmen
• Alpnach
• Sion

• Federal pension
• Comprehensive insurance
• Simulator training
• Mountain flying
• Job security
• Education support

Home-base assignment at Payerne, Meiringen, Emmen or Alpnach. Duty is primarily on-site (including QRA). Travel and detached-duty expenses follow Swiss federal rules; international commuting is not offered.