Wildlife Management Employee 100%

Your workplace: one of the most exciting places in Switzerland - and a habitat for numerous wild animals. As a wildlife management employee, you combine an understanding of nature with aviation and safety. You observe wild animals, act proactively, and help to minimise risks to flight operations.

Your job destination

• You make an important contribution to biological flight safety at the airport through the operational prevention of bird strikes
• In the event of operational disruptions caused by animals on the airport premises, you initiate and implement the necessary measures
• You conduct wildlife counts and patrols, monitor the wildlife population, and ensure reliable data collection
• When called upon by the alarm organisation due to incidents involving wild animals, you ensure the further procedure in 24/7 operations
• You conduct tours on the topic "Nature & Technology", convey your expertise clearly, and can inspire our visitors
• You participate in projects related to wild animals and wildlife management
• From October to April, you support the winter service as part of a 24-hour incident organisation

Your skills in your luggage

• Ideally, you have training and/or further education as well as several years of professional experience in the "green" sector and/or can provide proof of ecological commitment
• You hold a hunting proficiency certificate and have preferably passed the hunting supervisor exam of the canton of Zurich
• You work independently, reliably, and responsibly and keep an overview even in demanding situations
• Flexible working hours and working in a 24/7 organisation suit you
• A category B driving licence is mandatory
• You have very good knowledge of German
• You are confident in using MS Office

Your benefits

Flexible commuting

Free ZVV bonus pass, GA contribution, and parking options

Affordable dining & shopping

Up to 20% discount in shops and restaurants at the airport and 50% on the Reka lunch card

Room for your needs

5 weeks' holiday, easy purchase of 30 holiday days, and options for longer unpaid leave

Celebrating together

Generous long-service gifts from the first year and legendary employee events

Exert & unwind

Own free sports offerings from bootcamp to yoga. Discounted gym membership at the airport

Just in case

We cover premiums for non-occupational accident and daily sickness benefits, discount on collective insurance, and private accident insurance

Down-to-earth & family-like

We all use first names and live a positive and uncomplicated interaction with each other

Professionally take off

Financial and time support for further training, internal seminar and learning offerings (FZAG Academy)

Unique workplace

Your workplace is at the heart of aviation. Together we ensure first-class infrastructure and smooth processes

Apply now online without a cover letter, as your application is motivation enough for us.

Melanie Büsser

Manager Recruiting

"I will accompany you on your application journey and am happy to answer your questions."

+41 43 816 86 82

Urs Kempf

Head of Green Spaces

"If you have questions about your new job destination, you are exactly right with me."

+41 43 816 21 37