Working conditions

Career development

Discover diverse career paths within Cargolux. Whether you’re aiming to join the Flight Crew Training, Aviation Safety departments, or contribute to Flight Operations Management, these career development opportunities for First Officers and Captains, help you achieve your professional goals next to the regular career of a pilot. Embark on a rewarding journey and elevate your aviation career with us!

Contract

Permanent employment contract according to the Cargolux Collective Working Agreement

Roster

Monthly based roster with minimum 12 days off in 2 blocks 7 fixed consecutive days off 5 fixed consecutive days off (6 rosters per year) 5 consecutive days off that can changed for operational reasons subject to notification and compensation rules. (6 rosters per year)

Operation

Average 1 – 7 day rotations short, medium and long-haul operations, all cargo operations, scheduled and ACMI, 1 iconic fleet type: Boeing 747-8F/ Boeing 747-400F highly varied operations and global operations

Monthly basic salary gross

Competitive entry salary package based on previous experience (index 944.43):

  • Senior First Officer: 7,247€ monthly gross
  • First Officer: 6,667€ monthly gross
  • Junior First Officer: 6,151€ monthly gross
Additional Pay

Yearly increase in accordance to the Cargolux CWA per diem, Sunday, night time and overtime supplements full 13th month paid as of the 2nd year, 1st year 25%

Vacation

42 vacation days – accumulative to the Off Day scheme

Additional benefits

Supplementary pension scheme

Several types of insurance for life, accident and disability

World-wide medical & accident coverage with repatriation scheme

Profit sharing plan

Loss of license insurance

Medical certificate, required license and endorsements renewals

Seniority bonus

Various part-time schemes, including 2 to 4 extra days off per month or up to 5 rosters off per year.

Experience exclusive travel benefits with Cargolux!

Fly with Cargolux: Enjoy the unique opportunity to travel on our iconic 747 aircraft across our extensive network. This benefit extends to your immediate family, with some restrictions.

Global Leisure Travel: Take advantage of our leisure agreements through myIDTravel, offering discounted fares with selected airlines that connect all continents. Perfect for staff, family, and travel partners.

Network Commuting: Commute to and from the destination closest to your home and Luxembourg by securing a jump seat on Cargolux aircraft.

Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from special rates on hotels and rental cars for you and your family, available through our preferred partners and crew hotels

Package Tours Discount: Treat yourself and your loved ones to discounted package tours, exclusively for our staff and their families.

Social security

Pilots operating for Cargolux Airlines International S.A. are affiliated to the Luxembourg social security system according to European regulations. Luxembourg's social security system is made up to cover and provide income security in the following fields: retirement pension, maternity and parental leave, occupational accident, disability, survivor's insurance, long-term care insurance and early retirement pension. It also provides social and family benefits. Despite unmatched social benefits, the deductions from the gross salary are among the lowest in the EU at about 11% withholdings.

Health care

Luxembourg's healthcare system is one of the best in Europe. The state provided healthcare system covers affiliated individuals (resident and non-resident employees) with medical coverage in case of sickness, work-related accidents or illness, maternity, disability and dependency for medical costs and loss of remuneration. Immediate family members (i.e. spouse and dependents) could also benefit from social security coverage if not themselves affiliated. For further information, please visit http://cns.public.lu/en.html

Pension
Employees who have been affiliated at least 12 months in Luxembourg (and at least 10 years within the EU) may benefit at the legal retirement age from the Luxembourg pension allowance according to the time of affiliation in Luxembourg. The benefits of the Luxembourg state pension system typically exceed those of most European countries.
Child & Family allowance

The standard of child and family allowances in Luxembourg is one of the highest within the EU. As a Cargolux employee, you are entitled to social benefits if you are EU/EFTA resident.

Since 1st October 2021, the basic monthly amount of the child benefits is currently EUR 299.86. (Amount valid from 01.09.2023 -Index 944,43).  If you or the other parent already receive child allowance from another EU country, the Luxembourg government could pay a differential supplement subject to the current regulation. More info about family allowance here. 

Taxation
Taxes in Luxembourg are relatively low compared to the other European countries. Additionally, some supplements are exempt from tax in Luxembourg. Taxation depends on the country of residence and the application of a bilateral tax agreement between Luxembourg and your country of residence.

During the initial training period (approx. 2 months) the gross monthly salary is 4,446 € (index 944.43).

As per Luxembourg law, salaries are adjusted in line with the evolution of the cost of living (Indexation): If the consumer price index increases by 2.5 % during the previous semester, salaries are normally adjusted by the same proportion.