DHL Air Austria
 

Any information about the new operator of DHL? They have just obtained their AOC.
Certainly they're going to need pilots as recruitment is ongoing (movement on career.aero). Any idea on what are the Terms and Conditions? Are they on par with EAT?

The bulk of their pilots and all of their ac are direct transfer from DHK. I’m rubbish at crewing maths but doubt they’ll need recruiting initially.

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Alright, then probably the movement I mentioned on career.aero might still be for EAT.

How many European pilots are in DHK? I understand DHK is going to be solely a long haul operator with 767 and 777, and the 757's have been moved to the Austrian AOC.

DHK are keeping a small number of older 757s but the bulk are going to DHA. Substantial number of non UK LEJ based pilots moving across.

DHL Air Austria will operate the 18 757 based in Leipzig, 170 Leipzig based pilots will move across.
I assume there will be a need of pilots in late 2022, T&Cs do to exist yet for any new contracts.

So whats the advantage of Austria over Germany ? Taxes, a easier CAA ?
At the end of the day the operation will continue in LEJ, or is it going to move to Austria ?

Will stay in Leipzig. What are the advantages, ask DHL. I guess to set up an AOC is easier and quicker with Austro Control than with the LBA.

There are two other big non-Austrian operators in Europe with their aircraft registered in Austria. Austro Control has become popular also in the flight training industry because of the ease to work with them.

Application Update
 

Hello folks. Recently received an email from Interpersonal that my application has been reviewed and fulfills all the requirements. After that it said that candidates who will be invited for an assessment will be notified within the next few weeks. Anyone else had the same and might know more?

Anybody been invited to BQ?

BQ done last December and succeeded !...now waiting

No BBQs until the summer mate 😜

waiting for sim or for start date?

Well, waiting for the next step...sim or interview. Dont know how it follows.

If it follows the DHK model, then group interview, group problem solving, Company knowledge test (ESD, 1969 etc), ATPL test and a maths test. Pass that and you're invited back for individual interview and SIM assessment.

Thanks for the info, however, ATPL test and math test again?!!

I spoke with interpersonal a few days ago.
- BQ
- SIM (Leipzig/Hamburg)
- CQ

That’s it!

the BQ consists of numerous tests which are sampled and you can practice viabSkyTest.

where did hear its on DHL model? I’ve heard from interpersonal something similar to DHL/EAT. Maybe they mixed up

The first word was 'If'...😜

ahhh sorry! Misread it

Anyone know what was in the BQ tests?
usually the operators pick from a bunch of different tests, not all from eg sky test.

I did the bq for Eurowings years ago and fell 1 question short on the atpl questions.

does dhl Austria include ATPL questions aswell ? ( worst part for anyone not straight out of flight school )

also do you guys know if they do the tests from home due to covid?

December used to be on line.
ATPL questions incl. 30 of them. Maths and memory exercises, the worst for me.

jesus , time to brush up on atpl.

What I’ve heard is, is that it’s a test on averages. So if your score is higher than average, you pass. The average on ATPL can be lower due to the fact that loads of people have been working since flight school and the knowledge of the theory isn’t as good as during flight training. Not too much to worry!

Thank you , that alleviates some pressure.

anyone else that’s been to bq and can share some info, would be highly appreciated.

And for the older guys: what the hell is BQ?

Basic Qualification. In my opinion it’s not “Basic Qualification” but more directed towards “Are you not incompetent”. They test numerous things regarding Memory, English, Maths and Spacial Orientation. Approximately 8 to 10 different tests over a span of 3-4 hours.

Wow, what will they think of next? Is that standardised across the industry?

It is part of the psychological assessment which is an EASA requirement since Feb. 2021.

i don’t fully believe this is part of the mandatory psychological assessment that is required. You are referring to the mandatory psychological assessment which should be performed by a certified psychologist. This wil be done during the interview, if I’m correct. These are just some tests they do to see if you have “skills” that are coupled to flying.

This is what is required in the psychological assessment, I assume some of it is done in the BQ, but I don't know what the BQ contains.
It might be done at a later stage, but its not just the interview, it usually contains some group exercises, mathematic calculations and a few other tests.

1. Cognitive abilities
2. Personality traits
3. Operational and professional competencies
4. Social competences in accordance with crew resource management principles

In the past , if you had previously passed the BQ stage of an assessment, the result remained valid for any future applications . Not sure if Interpersonal are still doing that.

Anybody who has passed BQ and heard about further rounds already?

Well my question has anyone been invited to Bq after new year ? Afaik they are looking now and deciding who to bring in for the bq. I would be surprised if people are already beyond BQ.

i know people who have been invited and have completed it as well ( and passed ) assessments ongoing every week (Tuesday and Thursday).

I received two weeks ago the email that I meet all the requirements and they will be deciding in the coming weeks who will be invited for the BQ. Still no date for my assessment and no idea yet how it proceeds after the BQ though...

interesting, I haven’t had any email after the one at the end of Jan saying I fit the bill and they will decide whom to invite in the coming weeks.

I hope they aren’t done inviting.

do you know from these people who attended the BQ if it’s done from home ? If not where is the assessment ?

Until December BQ was done at home.
And yes they are still calling people for the BQ assessment.

I did BQ, also online and other friends/colleagues of mine are doing so in the coming days. Recruitment is ongoing if I’m correct. However, am not sure if the amount of pilots they’re looking for.

total radio silence for me , did you do it from home and what was included?