DHC-6 First Officer

General Information

We are planning to hold an assessment in June 2026 for future DHC-6 pilot opportunities. Preference will be given to candidates who are type rated.

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): 200 hours (70 hours as PIC)
• Valid EASA (frozen) ATPL (A) license
• Valid EASA Class 1 Medical
• Valid EASA ME-IR license
• ICAO Language Proficiency English - Minimum Level 4
• Advanced UPRT or have held an EASA-type rating on HPA or MPA
• MCC or 500 hours on multi-crew operation
• DHC6 (Twin Otter) type rating and experience is a plus
• 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
• Career progression towards the left seat, training, or heavier aircraft (ATR)

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.

Contact Information

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About us

Established in 1969, ZIMEX has continuously delivered specialised worldwide remote field operations. Based in Switzerland, the ZIMEX Group holds a Swiss Air Operator Certificate, owns a Maintenance Repair Facility and an Aviation Training Organization. With around 250 employees, we operate and maintain a modern fleet of turboprop aircraft under European EASA Aviation Standards. Major petroleum industry companies, international humanitarian organizations, governments, UN agencies, express cargo and mail customers rely on the proven professionalism, extensive aviation know-how, in-house spare parts logistics, excellent safety record and high dispatch reliability of ZIMEX.