Flughafen Zürich
Subject Matter Expert: Airport Security 80 - 100%
- 10 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- 8058 Flughafen Zürich
About the job
You take on a central role in ensuring the safety of people and assets at Zurich Airport. In doing so, you consider the current threat situation as well as legal, operational, and economic criteria. Your tasks include planning, implementing, and monitoring preventive protective measures aimed at safeguarding aviation and its infrastructure. Additionally, you actively participate in the planning, supervision, and further development of a comprehensive security concept supported by all airport partners and compliant with international regulations and legal requirements.
Your job destination
- You lead working groups and represent the requirements of Airport Security in projects
- You assist in developing security processes, awareness materials, and implement these together with our specialist departments and partners
- You maintain emergency plans and risk analyses within the responsibility of Airport Security
- You are the key account for the Airport Police Bomb Squad and support the team with material procurement and processes
- You assist in developing and maintaining information and communication channels of Airport Security to effectively inform passengers, employees, and airport partners
- You respond to passenger inquiries regarding security and baggage regulations and ensure a quick and competent resolution
- You support the updating and further development of the security programme at Zurich Airport
- You conduct quality controls in your area of responsibility in the form of audits, inspections, and tests
Your skills in your luggage
- You have a commercial or technical basic education, ideally with technical or aviation-related further training, or a comparable qualification
- You already have operational knowledge of an airport and are familiar with operational procedures
- You are characterised by integrity, loyalty, openness, and resilience and can work reliably even in demanding situations
- You possess analytical skills, a networked approach to action and thinking, and the ability to maintain a clear overview in crisis situations
- You have a high affinity for IT and a quick grasp
Your benefits
Flexible commuting
Free ZVV bonus pass, GA contribution, and parking options
Affordable dining & shopping
Up to 20% off in shops and restaurants at the airport and 50% on the Reka lunch card
Room for your needs
5 weeks’ holiday, easy purchase of 30 holiday days, and options for longer unpaid leave
Celebrating together
Generous long-service gifts from the first year and legendary employee events
Exert & unwind
Own free sports offerings from bootcamp to yoga. Discounted gym membership at the airport
For all eventualities
We cover premiums for non-occupational accident and daily sickness benefits, discount on collective insurance, and private accident insurance
Down-to-earth & family-like
We all address each other informally and live a positive and uncomplicated interaction
Professionally take off
Financial and time support for further training, internal seminar and learning offerings (FZAG Academy)
Unique workplace
Your workplace is at the heart of aviation. Together we ensure first-class infrastructure and smooth operations
Apply now online without a cover letter, as your application is motivation enough for us.
Martina Kunz
People Business Partner
"I will accompany you on your application journey and am happy to answer your questions."
+41 43 816 86 44
Roman Frick
Head Airport Security
"If you have questions about your new job destination, you are exactly right with me."
+41 43 816 75 67
8058 Zurich Airport