Operativo Aéreo Junior (m/f/n) - Contrato en prácticas 1 año - Barcelona

Role summary

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This junior air-operations role supports DHL’s daily freight activities, including shipment coordination, flight and capacity planning, documentation, tracking, and communication with airlines, customers, customs agents, and internal teams. Candidates are generally expected to have vocational or university studies in logistics, transport, international trade, or a related field, along with good organizational and communication skills. Working knowledge of Spanish and English is important; additional languages and familiarity with transport systems or Microsoft Office are advantageous. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, comfortable working to deadlines, willing to learn, and able to respond professionally to operational changes. The position is offered as a one-year practical training contract in Barcelona.

About the employer

DHL is a global logistics and express-delivery company operating across more than 220 countries and territories. Its services include international express shipping, air and ocean freight, road transport, warehousing, supply-chain management, e-commerce logistics, and specialized business solutions. DHL forms part of DHL Group and employs hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. In Spain, the company supports importers, exporters, retailers, manufacturers, and online businesses through transport hubs, service centers, warehouses, and customs operations. Employees typically work in internationally connected teams where accuracy, customer service, safety, compliance, and operational reliability are highly valued. This position offers an entry-level route into air-freight operations, with exposure to airline coordination, shipment handling, documentation, and the wider logistics network.

Working in Spain Islands

Spain’s main island work destinations are the Balearic Islands—Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera—and the Canary Islands, including Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura. Opportunities are strongest in tourism, hospitality, retail, aviation, logistics, maritime transport, customer service, and renewable energy. Barcelona, however, is on mainland Spain rather than an island and generally offers a broader logistics market. Island life combines a relaxed outdoor culture, beaches, local festivals, seafood, and strong community ties, but housing can be expensive and seasonal employment is common. Spanish is essential for most roles; English and German are valuable in tourism and logistics. EU/EEA citizens can work without a visa. Non-EU applicants normally need an employer-sponsored work permit, while trainees require the appropriate internship authorization. Research accommodation, transport links, registration, healthcare, and seasonal demand before relocating.