Ready Entry First Officer Shorthaul (100%, all genders)

Publication date:20 November 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Zürich-Airport

Job summary

Join SWISS, the largest Swiss airline, as a pilot! Enjoy a dynamic work environment and great team benefits.

Tasks

Operate SWISS aircraft safely and efficiently, ensuring punctuality.
Prepare and execute flights according to SWISS guidelines.
Collaborate with crew, ground staff, and air traffic control.

Skills

Education with Matura/Abitur or equivalent; ATPL/CPL license required.
Strong communication skills in German and English.
Ability to work responsibly and sustainably.

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About the job

You are a pilot and want to take off with SWISS and become part of a great team at the largest Swiss airline? Then we look forward to your application.

Earliest start date: by arrangement

You are a pilot and want to take off with SWISS and become part of a great team at the largest Swiss airline? Then we look forward to your application.

Earliest start date: by arrangement

Tasks

As a pilot, you represent SWISS. Together with the entire crew, you bring our guests safely and punctually to their destination and bear responsibility for the aircraft, the crew, the passengers, and the cargo on board. Further tasks include:

Operating SWISS aircraft in a safe and efficient manner while ensuring punctuality, economy, and a high quality standard for our guests
Flight preparation and execution according to SWISS guidelines
Collaboration with crew, ground staff, and air traffic control
Support and deputize the commander in all matters
Continuously and independently maintaining and deepening professional knowledge
Responsible and sustainable actions
Operating as an integral, mature, loyal personality with social skills and leadership potential

Inspiring environment

SWISS

Our common goal is to make every customer's flight a true flight experience. For this, we go the extra mile - always, at every step of the process, worldwide. Become part of the SWISS team and our fascinating world, where a job becomes a lifelong adventure.

Requirements

The following criteria must be met to work as a pilot at SWISS:

Completed education with Matura/Abitur or HF diploma or general (technical) university entrance qualification
ATPL(A) / CPL(A)/IR with ATPL theory / MPL license (EASA Part-FCL)
MCC document
Medical Class 1
Mandatory: minimum 600h (MTOM >5.7)
Seamlessly documented flying performance record (logbook extract, license, etc.)
Swiss citizenship or EU-27/EFTA passport
Very good German language skills (at least level B2 must be proven if German is not mother tongue/daily language) and good conversational skills in English (at least ICAO Level 4)
Impeccable reputation
Willingness to be vaccinated with vaccines approved in Switzerland (including COVID-19, yellow fever, etc.)
Height: 160-198cm
Maximum age: 56 years based on collective labor agreement
Advanced UPRT training according to EASA.FCL.745 (please attach the document)