Job Description
What we are looking for
You will live and work within a small team in highly demanding and often challenging environments, including operations in high-risk countries. This role requires resilience, flexibility, and a solution-oriented mindset to navigate unpredictable situations and complex cultural differences. You must be able to remain calm under pressure, adapt quickly to changing circumstances, and work effectively both independently and as part of a close-knit team. Strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity are vital to succeed in this dynamic and sometimes difficult setting.
Your qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Experience (Total Time): 1000 hours
Valid EASA (frozen) ATPL (A) license
Valid EASA Class 1 Medical
ICAO Language Proficiency English - Minimum Level 4
FI experience preferred
EASA valid DHC6 (Twin Otter) type rating with minimum 400 hours on Type
Covid-19 vaccination and Yellow fever certificate is mandatory for this position
What we offer
Rotation: five weeks on, five weeks off (paid), subject to operational changes
Paid travel between home gateway airport and bases.
Paid flight medical and license revalidations
Paid accommodation and food while on duty
All work-related expenses paid
Experience the adventurous and challenging side of aviation - operating in demanding environments and diverse cultures - while maintaining the highest standards of training and professionalism. The Zimex DHC6 fleet offers a unique and rewarding opportunity designed for pilots like you.
About us
Established in 1969, ZIMEX AVIATION has continuously delivered worldwide specialized remote field operations. Based in Switzerland, the ZIMEX AVIATION Group holds a Swiss and an Austrian Air Operator Certificate, owns its Maintenance Repair Facility and an Aviation Training Organization. With our 300 staff members, we operate and maintain our fleet of over 30 turboprop aircraft under European EASA Aviation Standards. Major petroleum industry companies, international humanitarian organizations, governments, UN agencies, express cargo and mail customers count on the proven professionalism, vast aviation know-how, own spare parts logistics, excellent safety record and high dispatch reliability of ZIMEX AVIATION.