13 March 2026

Swiss | First Officer

Switzerland

Pilot (m/f/d) - Full-Time - Zurich Airport

Location: Zurich Airport

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Field: Pilot

Entry Level: Direct Entry

About the Role

As a Pilot with SWISS, you will represent the airline, ensuring the safe and punctual arrival of guests at their destinations. You will share responsibility for the aircraft, crew, passengers, and cargo.

  • Operate SWISS aircraft safely and efficiently, prioritizing punctuality, economy, and a high standard of quality for guests.
  • Prepare and conduct flights in accordance with SWISS regulations.
  • Collaborate effectively with the crew, ground personnel, and air traffic control.
  • Support and deputize for the Commander in all aspects of flight operations.
  • Maintain and enhance professional knowledge independently.
  • Act with responsibility and sustainability.
  • Exhibit integrity, maturity, loyalty, social competence, and leadership potential.

Requirements

  • Completed education with Matura/Abitur, HF diploma, or general university entrance qualification.
  • ATPL(A) / CPL(A)/IR with ATPL theory / MPL license (EASA Part-FCL).
  • MCC document.
  • Medical Class 1.
  • Minimum 600 flight hours (MTOM > 5.7 tonnes).
  • Uninterrupted documented flight performance record (flight log extract, license, etc.).
  • Swiss citizenship or EU-27/EFTA passport.
  • Excellent German language skills (minimum B2 level required if German is not a native or everyday language) and good conversational English skills (minimum ICAO Level 4).
  • Impeccable 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, in accordance with the GAV.
  • Advanced UPRT Training according to EASA.FCL.745 (document to be attached).

Start Date

Earliest start date: By agreement

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