Flughafen Zürich
Wildlife Management Employee 100%
- 14 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Intermediate)
- 8058 Flughafen Zürich
About the job
Zurich Airport Ltd operates Switzerland's nationally and internationally established transport and meeting hub - Zurich Airport. As a wildlife management employee, you ensure the prevention of disruptions to flight operations caused by living nature and the protection of the exceptional fauna in the non-public airport area.
Your job destination
- Operational prevention of bird strikes (biological flight safety)
- Taking measures in case of operational disruptions caused by animals on the airport premises
- Wildlife counting, monitoring of the wildlife population (data collection) as well as patrols within the perimeter
- Ensuring further action when alarm organisations are called out due to problems with wildlife (24/7)
- Assistance with wildlife projects
- Maintenance of hunting facilities
- Tours on the topic "Nature & Technology"
- Winter service between October and April in a 24-hour incident organisation
Your skills in your luggage
- Hunting licence, hunting supervisor examination of the canton of Zurich advantageous
- Training and/or further education in the "green" sector advantageous
- Independent and responsible working style
- Flexibility regarding working hours
- Driving licence category B mandatory
- Good knowledge of German
- Good MS Office user skills
Your benefits
Flexible commuting
Free ZVV bonus pass, contribution to GA and parking facilities
Affordable dining & shopping
Up to 20% discount in shops and restaurants at the airport and 50% on 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 yourself & unwind
Own free sports offer from bootcamp to yoga. Discounted fitness subscription at the airport
Just in case
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 use first names and live a positive and uncomplicated interaction with each other
Professionally take off
Financial and time support for further training, internal seminar and learning offers (FZAG Academy)
Unique workplace
Your workplace is at the heart of aviation. Together we ensure first-class infrastructure and smooth processes
Apply now online without a cover letter, as your application is motivation enough for us.
Melanie Büsser
Manager Recruiting
"I will accompany you on your application journey and am happy to answer your questions."
+41 43 816 86 82
8058 Zurich Airport