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above is up to date) |
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15971 after 23 years |
14/Jul/24 |
| Capt
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EUR 9.444 |
21/Dec/23
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| FO
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7953,05 EUR + 12,9% + extra above 65 Blockhours |
12/Jan/26 |
| FO
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4.920,00 EUR + 12,9% + extra above 65 Blockhours |
12/Jan/26 |
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| Additional
Duty Pay / Per Diems for Lufthansa City Airlines GmbH
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| Capt |
Block hours are not reduced or factorised. Additional hours above 65 block hours per month are paid at an increased rate. Expenses are paid in accordance with the German tax system. |
29/Mar/26
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| FO |
Same as Capt. |
30/Jul/24
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| Pension
Details for Lufthansa City Airlines GmbH
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"Betriebliche Altersvorsoge (bAV)" - company pension scheme - of about 5% of your gross salary. |
21/Dec/23
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| Conditions
for Lufthansa City Airlines GmbH Pilot
Jobs |
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| Roster |
116 OFF/Year (minimum 9 per month) and 96 fixed. Single OFF possible. 1-6 Days ON; STBY 60 Min; UNLIMITED dutyplan changes possible and NOT PAID. Request of 3 Days (high priority) in a row and 2 Days (low priority) in a row possible. |
28/Feb/26
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| Leave |
35 - 42 days, depending on seniority; can be requested earliest three months in advance and could be granted only when the roster is published |
16/Feb/25
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| Staff
travel |
Full Lufthansa Network / Star Alliance and many more Airlines. |
21/Mar/26
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| Discounted
holidays |
Lufthansa Reisemarkt |
21/Mar/26
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Lufthansa City Airlines GmbH
Pilot Jobs Situation
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Pilot Feedback: Pilot feedback indicates ongoing negotiations with unions. The airline is expected to play a growing role within the Lufthansa Group short- and medium-haul network.
Company Update (24 March 2026): Negotiations are ongoing. A collective agreement is expected in the near future.
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29/Mar/26
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Pilot Feedback: Suggests extended waiting times for training, reportedly linked to limited simulator capacity. Recruitment for the Airbus A220 has commenced.
Company Update (24 March 2026): The Lufthansa City Airlines fleet is expected to grow significantly, with approximately 40 Airbus A220 aircraft and additional A320 aircraft planned. Hiring is ongoing to support this expansion. Waiting times for training depend on the applicant’s profile, with priority given to TRI/TRE, Captains, fast-track candidates (>3500 hours), and experienced pilots.
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29/Mar/26 |
| Overall
Hiring Situation (+ve/neutral/-ve): |
| Positive |
29/Mar/26
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| Lufthansa City Airlines GmbH
Pilot Jobs Entry Requirements
(including preferred
pilot schools) |
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| Captain |
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EASA ATPL(A)
Minimum 500 hours on CS-25 aircraft
No valid type rating required (A320/A220 type rating preferred)
Candidates with the following profiles are prioritised:
TRI/TRE
Captains
Fast-track candidates (>3500 hours)
Experienced pilots
Good command of English (minimum ICAO Level 4)
EU passport or right to work in Germany
Recruitment of non-native speakers is ongoing |
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- No valid type rating required (A320/A220 preferred)
- Minimum 500 hours on CS-25 aircraft
- Good command of English (minimum ICAO Level 4)
- EU passport or right to work in Germany
- Recruitment of non-native speakers is ongoing
Company Update (24 March 2026):
The first upgrade course was completed in February 2026. Training capacity is currently limited. Waiting times depend on the applicant’s profile, with priority given to experienced candidates.
Pilot Feedback:
Non type-rated candidates may experience longer waiting times. Training capacity limitations have been reported, which may affect course start timelines and upgrade progression.
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| Recruitment
Process for Lufthansa City Airlines GmbH
Pilot Jobs |
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Standard selection process via Interpersonal or DLR. (BQ / SIM / CQ).
Company Update (24 March 2026):
No transfer of pilots to Lufthansa mainline is planned in the near future.
Pilot Perspective:
Some pilots view Lufthansa City Airlines as a potential pathway within the Lufthansa Group; however, no formal or defined transfer pathway to the mainline currently exists. Practice aptitude and psychometric tests here. |
29/Mar/26 |
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| Fleet |
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4 × Airbus A319,
12 × Airbus A320neo (8 active, 2 parked) |
29/Mar/26
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more A320N to come in 2026 and 40x A220 delivered from Q4/26 (one per month) |
28/Dec/25
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