Zürich/Kloten
Direct Entry Freelance Commander A350 (all genders)
- 05 September 2025
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Zürich/Kloten
Job summary
Join Edelweiss Air as a Commander, leading flights with your crew. Enjoy a dynamic, freelance opportunity in a supportive work environment.
Tasks
- Oversee safe and efficient flight operations with your crew.
- Ensure adherence to Edelweiss's operational philosophy and quality standards.
- Prepare and execute flights following all regulations and procedures.
Skills
- EASA ATPL license with A350 type rating and extensive flight hours required.
- Excellent leadership and teamwork capabilities essential.
- Fluency in German and English, strong communication skills needed.
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About the job
Direct Entry Freelance Commander A350 (all genders)
- Location: Zurich/Kloten
- Entry level: Direct entry
- Professional field: Pilot
- Working hours: Part-time
As a Commander, you lead every flight to success together with your crew and ensure the high quality of our service. The employment is on a freelance basis.
The possible Operator Conversion courses start from spring 2026.
Responsibilities
You take full responsibility for a safe and efficient flight operation, including leading the crew, while ensuring punctuality and economy.
Additionally:
- You act in accordance with Edelweiss's operational philosophy
- You always uphold a high standard of quality for our guests
- You promote and challenge your crew members and enforce a high standard of performance
- You are responsible for flight preparation and execution according to legal regulations
- You guarantee an always up-to-date knowledge regarding systems, flight procedures, and operations
Inspiring environment
Heartfelt experiences
We place great value on our guests feeling not only safe but also warmly welcomed on board. Together we create a welcoming, relaxing, and family-like atmosphere.
Carefree travel
As a pilot, you are more than just a navigator. You are responsible for ensuring that our passengers’ travel time is safe, pleasant, and carefree.
Exciting technology
With us, you experience the fascination of state-of-the-art technology on board up close and can continuously develop it further.
Requirements
Requirements:
- EASA ATPL licence with Type Rating A350
- Minimum 5000 flight hours including experience in long-haul operations
- Minimum 1500 hours as Commander on Airbus A3XX
- Valid Class 1 Medical
- Very good language skills in German (min. level C1) and English (level B2/ICAO Level 4)
- Swiss citizen or citizen of the EU-27/EFTA
- Strong leadership and team skills
Benefits
Events for employees
Work clothing provided
Attractive pension scheme
Profit sharing
Discounted parking or public transport
Travel discounts
Events for employees, work clothing provided, attractive pension scheme, profit sharing, discounted parking or public transport, travel discounts
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