Job Description
Role Overview First Officer position with DHL Aviation in Panama, operating under the regulations of the Panamanian civil aviation authority (AAC). Key Responsibilities Verify that the take-off, approach and landing phases are carried out in weather conditions not below the minima established for the airport in use, except during a situation deemed an emergency, in which case the Pilot in Command may act at their own discretion. Ensure that the instruments and equipment needed for the flight – including those needed to deal with a situation deemed an emergency – and all survival and safety equipment on board are accessible and in perfect working condition. Complete the navigation section of the operational flight plan in order to monitor how the operation develops. Ensure the flight is conducted in compliance with the provisions and regulations in force issued by the AAC. Where a situation arises that could endanger the safety of the aircraft or its occupants, the Pilot in Command may take whatever measures are, in their judgement, most appropriate in the interest of flight safety, even where these depart from the provisions in force. Licences & Qualifications Commercial pilot licence with instrument and multi-engine land ratings. A copy of the last three pages of the logbook, stamped by the AAC. Bilingual English / Spanish, minimum level 4 (spoken and written), certified by the AAC. Valid medical certificate of physical fitness. Experience Excellent interpersonal skills. High capacity for analysis, communication, decision-making and problem-solving. Willingness and availability to devote the time required during the selection process. All internal applicants (first officers) who are close to meeting the requirements may apply to begin the selection process. Additional Information Contract type: Permanent. Work hours: Full-time. Career level: Professionals. Category: Operations. Requisition reference: Requisition ID AV-327091 | Job ID AV-327091 | Posted 2026-10-02
Requirements
- Verify that the take-off, approach and landing phases are carried out in weather conditions not below the minima established for the airport in use, except during a situation deemed an emergency, in which case the Pilot in Command may act at their own discretion.
- Ensure that the instruments and equipment needed for the flight – including those needed to deal with a situation deemed an emergency – and all survival and safety equipment on board are accessible and in perfect working condition.
- Complete the navigation section of the operational flight plan in order to monitor how the operation develops.
- Ensure the flight is conducted in compliance with the provisions and regulations in force issued by the AAC.
- Where a situation arises that could endanger the safety of the aircraft or its occupants, the Pilot in Command may take whatever measures are, in their judgement, most appropriate in the interest of flight safety, even where these depart from the provisions in force.
- Commercial pilot licence with instrument and multi-engine land ratings.
- A copy of the last three pages of the logbook, stamped by the AAC.
- Bilingual English / Spanish, minimum level 4 (spoken and written), certified by the AAC.
- Valid medical certificate of physical fitness.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- High capacity for analysis, communication, decision-making and problem-solving.
- Willingness and availability to devote the time required during the selection process.
- All internal applicants (first officers) who are close to meeting the requirements may apply to begin the selection process.
- Contract type: Permanent. Work hours: Full-time. Career level: Professionals. Category: Operations.