SWISS A320 First Officer Job in Zurich

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Job Overview

Airline Airline

SWISS

Position Position

First Officer

Base Base

Zurich

Aircraft Aircraft

A320

Rating Type Rating

Required

Contract Contract

Permanent

Job Description

Fly short-/medium-haul across Europe on SWISS’s A320 fleet as a Direct Entry First Officer. The role comes with attractive bonuses, strong development prospects, and good chances to transition to long-haul in the near term.

Airline Facts

About SWISS

Learn more about this airline

Founded

2002

Headquarters

Basel, Switzerland

Airline Description

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is Switzerland’s leading airline, operating one of Europe’s most modern fleets from hubs in Zurich and Geneva. SWISS is part of Lufthansa Group and a Star Alliance member. The company emphasizes premium service and has set ambitious CO₂ targets: −50% net emissions vs. 2019 by 2030 and net-zero by 2050, including a strong focus on sustainable aviation fuels.

Requirements

Rating Type Rating

Required

License

EASA - ATPL(A)

Medical

EASA - Class 1

Language

ICAO Level 4+

Minimum Total Flight Time

800 hours

Other Minimum Flight Time

Minimum 800 hours on A320 family

Other License Requirements

EASA ATPL(A) or CPL(A)/IR with ATPL theory credit, or MPL (Part-FCL)
Advanced UPRT per EASA.FCL.745
Valid A320 family type rating
Multi-Engine IR with PBN

Other Language Requirements

Very good German (min. B2 if not native)

Additional Requirements

Complete, documented flying record
Swiss or EU-27/EFTA passport
Willingness to receive vaccines approved in Switzerland (incl. COVID-19, Yellow Fever)
Height 160-198 cm
Maximum age 56 years

Benefits

Attractive bonuses and clear development pathways, with strong prospects to move to long-haul

Flight privileges and broader employee fringe benefits; generous occupational benefits and insurance; partner deals and wellbeing offers (e.g., sports teams, healthcare discounts)

Part-time models (in principle) and options like unpaid leave/sabbatical, per SWISS pilot career information

Application

How to apply

Applications are handled on the employer's external application page.

Email [email protected]

Posted by Skyreer.aero Posted 24 Aug 2025