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CAREER AS A PILOT (M/F/X)

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more countries than any other, one that has pioneered cross border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the world? Do you want to make a difference?  Then join our team.

Meet Vincent, First Officer at EAT

Excellent opportunities for development, interesting destinations and a familiar atmosphere: all these are reasons for Vincent Jäger, First Officer A300-600F, to fly for DHL. In the video below, Vincent explains how he came to DHL and what a typical day as a DHL pilot involves.


Reasons to fly for DHL

  • Permanent contract with long term perspective
  • Type Rating paid by DHL
  • Upgrade possibility after being with the company for longer than one year
  • Minimum 36 days holiday – average 11 days OFF
  • Possibility to jump seat before and after duty from your primary residence
  • Corporate discounts for DPDHL employees and local offers
  • Attractive European base in Leipzig, Germany
  • Exciting job in a friendly team atmosphere
  • Attractive Salary as per local collective agreement and annual salary increase according to seniority
  • Variable supplementary payments

One night up in the Sky

What makes the day-to-day work of the pilots at EAT so special?


How to join

Are you interested in joining DHL?Then take a look at our current vacancies with all the information on obligatory skills and requirements. Please note that we only accept applications for pilot positions via Interpersonal.

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions, please contact Claudia Pape from the EAT Recruiting team via email:

Would you like to learn more about the everyday life of a pilot at EAT? Then please contact our recruitment pilots Mona Lempfert and Vincent Jäger via email: