Runway Ramp Supervisor (M/F/D)
- 02 June 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
Join Swissport as a Ramp Supervisor in Zurich, a leader in ground services. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with excellent growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Oversee aircraft handling and ensure efficient operations.
- Lead a multicultural team and develop leadership skills.
- Coordinate with various departments for smooth workflows.
Skills
- Completion of vocational training or equivalent education required.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Excellent physical fitness and resilience.
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About the job
Runway Ramp Supervisor (M/F/D)
Zurich, Zurich, CH
Aviation connects the world, and Swissport makes this possible. Every year, we serve nearly 250 million passengers, welcome six million guests in our airport lounges, and handle more than five million tonnes of air freight at over 300 airports in almost 50 countries. This makes us the world’s leading provider of ground handling services and larger than any single airline. With around 63,000 highly qualified employees, we ensure daily that travel and trade worldwide run smoothly while simultaneously driving innovation in the aviation industry. Together, we shape the airport experience of the future.
RUNWAY RAMP SUPERVISOR (M/F/D)
LOCATION | ZURICH AIRPORT
STARTING SALARY | 5452.- CHF/MONTH, SALARY AFTER PROMOTION TO SUPERVISOR | 5806.- CHF/MONTH
TRAINING DURATION | APPROX. 12 MONTHS
Your duties from the start of employment:
- Loading and unloading aircraft as part of a team
- Operating and driving light and heavy handling equipment to transport luggage, freight, mail, etc.
- Completing various training and qualification modules in ground handling and airport operations
- Building a long-term career foundation with development opportunities in specialist and leadership roles at Swissport
After successful training and suitability, additional responsibilities include:
- Responsibility for the operational leadership of a group of operational workers in daily operations
- Contact and coordination with various interfaces such as Load Control, Transport, Pilots, and Team Managers of the ramp department
- Monitoring loading and unloading while considering all regulations and safety requirements
What you bring:
- Physical fitness and resilience – you enjoy pitching in
- Reliability and punctuality – your team can count on you
- German language skills at least level C1, basic English
- Flexibility for irregular working hours (05:00–23:30, and availability for at least 3 full weekends per month)
- Driving licence category B as well as residence permit B, C, G or Swiss passport/ID
What you can look forward to:
- Attractive flight discounts
- Internal development opportunities
- A motivated and multicultural team
- 9-12 month training to become a supervisor
- A unique workplace at Zurich Airport
Flexible deployment models on an hourly wage basis:
- FIX MODEL | You offer us Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday as fixed, unrestricted deployment days and have one weekend off request per month. That is 14 days per month.
- BLOCK MODEL | You offer us at least 18 days per month (including at least 3 full weekends), during which you are available unrestricted from 5:00 to 23:30, the remaining days you will not be scheduled.
- OFFER MODEL | You offer us at least 14 days per month (at least 3 full weekends), during which you are available unrestricted from 5:00 to 23:30 or on which you can choose early or late shifts, the remaining days you will not be scheduled.
Monthly salary FLEX:
- Starting salary of 5452.- CHF/month (4552 CHF + 900 CHF allowances), after promotion to supervisor 5806.- CHF/month (4906 CHF + 900 CHF allowances)
- Up to 8 split shifts per month
- Split shifts are divided shifts with a break of 2 to 2.5 hours
Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application via our online job portal with a current CV and cover letter.
