B767 First Officer

Job Description

The B767 First Officer supports the Captain in safely operating DHL’s Boeing 767 freighter on scheduled cargo flights. Candidates are generally expected to hold an ICAO or equivalent ATPL, a valid B767 type rating or relevant aircraft experience, an unrestricted Class 1 medical certificate, and strong English communication skills. Airlines typically require substantial multi-engine and instrument flight experience, with minimum flight hours determined by the operator and local regulations. The successful candidate should demonstrate sound judgment, disciplined checklist use, teamwork, professionalism, and the ability to work irregular schedules, nights, weekends, and international routes. Familiarity with cargo operations and compliance with DHL, Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs, and ICAO procedures is advantageous.

Company Info

DHL is a global logistics and express delivery company operating across more than 220 countries and territories. It is part of DHL Group and provides international parcel delivery, freight transportation, supply-chain management, e-commerce logistics, and specialized business services. DHL Aviation supports the company’s express network through dedicated cargo aircraft, airline partnerships, maintenance operations, and major regional hubs. Its freighter fleet includes Boeing 767 aircraft, which transport time-critical shipments between continents and logistics centers. DHL places strong emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, customer service, and sustainability. Employees work in a highly international environment, often coordinating with aviation authorities, airport operators, ground teams, dispatchers, engineers, and colleagues across multiple time zones. A First Officer joining DHL would contribute directly to the safe and dependable movement of global express cargo.

Destination Guide

Bahrain is a small Gulf island nation known for its welcoming atmosphere, modern infrastructure, and strong aviation, logistics, finance, hospitality, and energy sectors. Job opportunities are particularly available in airports, airlines, freight forwarding, warehousing, technology, banking, and international services. The culture combines Arab traditions with a relatively liberal, multicultural lifestyle; English is widely used in business. Manama offers apartments, restaurants, shopping malls, international schools, and active social communities, while commutes are generally short. Summers are extremely hot, and expatriates should budget for housing, utilities, transport, and private healthcare. Employees usually need an employer-sponsored work visa and residence permit, with medical checks and document attestation commonly required. The employer normally manages visa processing, while dependants may require separate sponsorship. Before relocating, candidates should confirm accommodation allowances, tax treatment, licensing requirements, medical coverage, annual leave, and flight benefits. Bahrain has no personal income tax for most employees, although living costs vary considerably by neighborhood and housing choice.