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If you are passionate about making a real difference and contributing to something bigger, then come join our DHL Air Austria team and become our next Flight Operations Engineering Specialist!
About Us
DHL Air (Austria) GmbH is a cargo airline founded in 2021 and a proud subsidiary of the DHL Group. Our primary focus is operating within the European network with a modern fleet of Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft.
Our headquarter is located in Vienna, with our main crew base in Leipzig, where we deliver on our customer promise: Excellence. Simply Delivered.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Flight Operations Engineer Specialist supports the Flight Operations Engineer & IT team in tasks related to aircraft performance and documentation. A key focus of the role is driving digitalization initiatives and process improvements within flight operations, including leveraging AI and other digital tools to enhance efficiency. Additionally, the role includes basic IT support responsibilities during vacation or sick leave coverage. A strong interest in digitalization and AI development.
Main Tasks & Role
- Assist in preparing and maintaining performance data and weight & balance documentation
- Support the publication of guidance and procedures in the Operations Manual (OM-C)
- Help verify accuracy and integrity of performance-related calculations and manuals
- Participate in maintaining aircraft documentation and operational planning tools
- Assist in managing and updating Flight Operations Systems (e.g. Aviobook, Boeing OPT)
- Support EFB administration tasks such as data validation and application updated
- Contribute to cross-departmental projects related to flight operations and digitalization
- Support initiatives for digital transformation within Flight Operation
- Creation and maintenance of operational reports, including the derivation of key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Process optimization through the implementation and application of artificial intelligence (AI) solution
IT Support (Backup role)
- Provide first-line support for hardware and software issues
- Assist in maintaining IT systems and applications during coverage periods
- Help document and track support requests using the company`s ticketing system
- Support user access management and basic troubleshooting
Qualification Requirements
Personal:
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Team player with good communication abilities
- Hight attention to detail and willingness to learn
Technical:
- Master`s or Bachelor`s Degree in Aviation Engineering or a related field (Alternatively, a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in a technical or flight dispatch function, combined with appropriate licenses such as a Flight Dispatch License or ATPL, may compensate for the absence of a degree)
- Basic knowledge of aircraft performance and weight & balance principles (advantageous)
- Familiarity with IT systems and troubleshooting (advantageous)
- Good command of English (written and spoken); German is a advantage
Innovation & Digitalization:
- Basic Knowledge in AI-based solutions and process automation
- Basic Knowledge in Python
- Knowledge in App Development
OUR OFFER
- Exciting career opportunities in a dynamic, international aviation environment
- A modern, newly designed office located directly at Vienna Airport with excellent public transport connections
- Attractive employee benefits, including airport shopping discounts, access to myID travel, corporate benefits, supported KlimaTicket or parking options, Edenred vouchers, and much more.
- For this roles, we offer a competitive minimum gross salary of €3,914 based on full-time employment with the possibility of an adjusted salary depending on your experience and qualification.
- In addition, we offer an attractive company bonus scheme.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role in an international setting and see yourself in this position, we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your CV and a short motivation letter outlining your interest in joining DHL Air Austria!
