Are you a pilot and would like to take off with SWISS and become part of a great team at Switzerland's largest airline? Then we look forward to receiving your application.
Earliest start date: by arrangement
Tasks
As a pilot, you represent SWISS. Together with the entire crew, you will transport our guests safely and punctually to their destination and bear responsibility for the aircraft, the crew, the passengers, and the cargo on board. Further responsibilities include:
Operate SWISS aircraft safely and efficiently, ensuring punctuality, economy, and a high standard of quality for our guests.
Prepare and execute flights according to SWISS specifications.
Collaborate with crew, ground staff, and air traffic control.
Support and deputize for the Commander in all matters.
Continuously maintain and expand professional knowledge independently.
Act responsibly and sustainably.
Operate as a person of integrity, maturity, and loyalty with interpersonal skills and leadership potential.
Requirements
The following criteria must be met to work as a pilot at SWISS:
Please note that direct entry applicants (valid Airbus type rating + ME/IR rating with PBN and at least 800 hours on type) can apply via a separate link.
Completed training with a high school diploma (Matura/Abitur) or a university entrance qualification (university of applied sciences)
ATPL(A) / CPL(A)/IR with ATPL theory / MPL license (EASA Part-FCL)
Advanced UPRT training according to EASA.FCL.745 & APS MCC JET
Medical Class 1 Certificate
Completely documented flight record (logbook extract, license, etc.)
Swiss citizenship or EU-27/EFTA passport
Very good German language skills (at least B2 level must be demonstrated if German is not a native/daily language) and good conversational English skills (at least ICAO Level 4)
Impeccable reputation
General willingness to be vaccinated with vaccines approved in Switzerland (including COVID-19, yellow fever, etc.)
Height: 160-198cm
Maximum age: 56 years, based on the collective agreement
About us
It's the subtle difference that makes working at SWISS so appealing: We work hard to ensure that attention to detail becomes attention to detail, quality becomes hospitality, nationality becomes internationality, variety becomes diversity, a job becomes an experience, and SWISS becomes a world full of inspiration. Let yourself be inspired by an environment where you can feel it everywhere and at all times: Truly SWISS... where people matter.
Contact
SWISS Assessment Center