General Information
Our next recruitment round for the position of First Officer on the DHC-6 Twin Otter will focus on candidates who already meet one of the following criteria:
At this stage, applications from candidates who do not meet one of these two requirements cannot be considered.
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- Must either hold a valid DHC-6 Type Rating or have at least 1'000 total flight hours, including 70 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC).
- Valid EASA (frozen) ATPL (A) license
- Valid EASA Class 1 Medical
- Valid EASA ME/IR rating
- 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
- FI experience preferred
- 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.
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 its Maintenance Repair Facility and an Aviation Training Organization. With around 200 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.
