Helicopter Pilot 100%
- 09 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
The Swiss Air-Rescue Rega provides professional medical assistance from the air around the clock to patients in Switzerland and worldwide. It is a non-profit and private foundation supported by more than 3.7 million patrons.
For our crew in Samedan/GR, we are looking for a motivated individual to join our team from 1 September 2027. In this versatile operational area, you can fully bring your passion for helicopter air rescue to life.
Helicopter Pilot 100%
These tasks will inspire you
- Conducting rescue and transfer flights under visual and instrument flight rules (day/night) within Switzerland and neighbouring countries
- Ensuring safe and smooth flight operations as a crew member
- Willingness to work irregular hours (on-call duties, 24-hour missions)
- Maintaining contact with partners and participating in specialist committees
What distinguishes you
- Completed vocational training or higher school qualification
- Valid EASA licence as a professional helicopter pilot with extensions for night flying (NIT) and Swiss mountains (MOU) as well as proven flight experience (> 2,500 hours, of which 2,000 on turbine helicopters)
- If possible:
- NVIS
- Helicopter IFR EASA
- HESLO 2
- Experience in mountain air rescue
- Flight authorisation on a twin-engine helicopter
- Reliable, independent, team-oriented as well as physically and mentally resilient personality with a strong service orientation
- Native German speaker with good communication skills in English; Italian is an advantage
- Further requirements:
- Valid first aid certificate
- Strong technical understanding
- Good user knowledge of Microsoft 365
- Age up to 45 years
- Residence in the region of the Engadin Rega base
