Are you a pilot looking to launch your career immediately with Switzerland’s largest airline—complete with attractive financial bonuses and excellent prospects for a swift transition to long-haul operations?

Join a dedicated flight deck team, benefit from numerous development opportunities, and actively shape your future as a pilot. We look forward to receiving your application!

Responsibilities

As a pilot, you represent SWISS. Together with the entire crew, you ensure our guests reach their destinations safely and on time, sharing responsibility for the aircraft, crew, passengers, and cargo on board. Additional duties include:

Operating SWISS aircraft safely and efficiently, while prioritizing punctuality, cost-effectiveness, and high quality standards for our guests

Preparing and conducting flights in accordance with SWISS guidelines

Collaborating with the crew, ground staff, and air traffic control

Supporting and deputizing for the Captain in all matters

Continuously maintaining and deepening professional knowledge through personal initiative

Acting responsibly and sustainably

An inspiring environment

SWISS

Our shared goal is to turn every customer's flight into a truly memorable experience. We go the extra mile to achieve this—always, at every stage of the process, and around the globe. Become part of the SWISS team and our fascinating world, where a job becomes a lifelong adventure. Requirements

To work as a Direct Entry First Officer A320 at SWISS, the following criteria must be met:

In addition to completing your secondary education (Matura/Abitur, Diplom HF, or general/specialized university entrance qualification), you must meet the following requirements:

ATPL(A), CPL(A)/IR with ATPL(A) theory credit, or MPL license (EASA Part-FCL)

Advanced UPRT training in accordance with EASA.FCL.745

Valid A320 type rating

Multi-Engine IR rating with PBN

Minimum of 800 flight hours on the A320 family

Class 1 medical certificate

Documented flight experience record with no gaps (logbook extract, license, etc.)

Swiss citizenship or EU-27/EFTA passport

Very good German language skills (proof of at least C1 level required if German is not your native or everyday language) & good English skills (minimum ICAO Level 4)

Clean criminal record

Willingness to be vaccinated with vaccines approved in Switzerland (including COVID-19, yellow fever, etc.)

Height: 160–198 cm

Maximum age: 56 years (based on the Collective Labour Agreement)