Internship in Operational Efficiency Digitalization & Analytics (limited to 6 months, 80-100%, all genders)

About the job

Take action in driving our flight operations towards a more efficient and sustainable status quo by leveraging quantitative insights to enable informed decision making as well as powering digital apps and systems. This unique position is positioned at the enticing interface between data, sustainability and airline operations.

Starting date: September 01, 2026

You may apply in English or German.

Take action in driving our flight operations towards a more efficient and sustainable status quo by leveraging quantitative insights to enable informed decision making as well as powering digital apps and systems. This unique position is positioned at the enticing interface between data, sustainability and airline operations.

Starting date: September 01, 2026

You may apply in English or German.

Tasks

During the course of your internship, you will play an active role in supporting the development of our operational data ecosystem and analytical methodologies, conducting analyses on operational efficiency matters and ultimately drive measures and projects aiming to reduce emissions.

• Collaborate with pilots, engineers and data experts to derive meaningful data-driven insights powering operational efficiency projects and measures.
• Proactively identify opportunities for potential fuel/cost savings and emission reductions.
• Process aircraft recorded & operational data for explorative and visual analytics as well as defining and designing new analytical approaches and methodologies.
• Support efforts to accurately quantify, validate and report the emission impact of operational measures in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Support the continuous documentation, modernization and improvement of data processing, storage, and utilization tasks.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and present results to relevant stakeholders.

Behind the scenes

Inspire SWISS with fresh perspectives

Energize SWISS with fresh ideas and help us move forward. You take responsibility from day one, immersing yourself in a dynamic and international company. Take your opportunity to push your skills to a new level and get your entry ticket to the thrilling aviation industry. Are you ready to check in?

Take off your career with SWISS

Personally, you’ll experience a steep learning curve in an exciting setting, developing organizational and social skills. Professionally, you have the opportunity to leave a strong first impression at SWISS positioning yourself in the pole position for a long-term career in the aviation field.

Together, we fly

We connect cultures and create unique experiences. With exceptional crews in the air and a strong foundation on ground. We are a unity, yet many characters. Carrying Switzerland closer to the world. And the world closer to us. We genuinely want our guests to have a great time travelling with us.

The leading airline of Switzerland

With one of Europe’s most advanced aircraft fleets, SWISS is a premium airline that provides direct flights from Zurich and Geneva. As a member of the Lufthansa Group, SWISS drives sustainable aviation for our guests, employees and society, society, offering that distinctive SWISS experience.

Benefits

Subsidized parking or public transport

Company health management

25 days of annual vacation

Flight benefits

Employee and networking events

Remote working (e.g. from home)

Flexible workhours and part-time working models

Discounts

Diversity programmes

Subsidized parking or public transport, Company health management, 25 days of annual vacation, Flight benefits, Employee and networking events, Remote working (e.g. from home), Flexible workhours and part-time working models, Discounts, Diversity programmes

Requirements

We are seeking a motivated and data savvy candidate with a high degree of interest in the operational workings of an airline and aviation as a whole.

• Workload Specification: For this position, a 80-100% workload is preferred.
• Bachelor’s and Master’s students or graduates (Bachelor’s students must have completed at least three semesters) in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science, IT, Aviation or other related field
• Experience in programming (e.g. Python), querying (e.g. SQL) as well as data visualization methods and tools (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI)
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• Independent, creative and proactive personality with great interest in understanding operational processes
• A high willingness to learn, openness to new ideas and a high interest in complex issues
• Very good spoken and written German and English skills

For any further questions, please contact our Recruiting Services Center at +41 44 564 22 66.

Contact

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About Swiss International Air Lines AG

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