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Captain

Edelweiss Air

Active Posted 16 Apr 2026

Job Overview

Airline
Airline
Edelweiss Air
Position
Position
Captain
Base
Base
Zurich
Aircraft
Aircraft
A350
Type Rating
Rating
Required
Contract
Contract
Freelance

Job description

Edelweiss is recruiting freelance Commanders for Airbus A350 operations based in Zurich. The role includes full command responsibility for safe and efficient long-haul flight operations, crew leadership, operational decision-making, punctuality, and economical aircraft operation. Operator Conversion Courses are planned to begin from spring 2026.

About Edelweiss Air

Learn more about this airline
Founding Year
Founding Year
1995
Headquarters
Headquarters
Zürich, Switzerland

Airline description

Edelweiss is the Swiss leisure airline of the Lufthansa Group and operates long-haul and short-haul holiday services from Zurich to destinations worldwide. The airline focuses on premium leisure travel and combines Swiss service standards with an expanding widebody fleet.

Requirements

Type Rating
Rating
Required
License
License
EASA - ATPL(A)
Medical
Medical
EASA - Class 1
Language
Language
ICAO Level 4+
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Minimum Total Flight Time

5.000 hours

Other Minimum Flight Time

  • Long-haul operational experience required
  • Minimum 1,500 Commander hours on Airbus A3XX aircraft

Other License Requirements:

  • Valid Airbus A350 type rating

Other Language Requirements:

  • Very good German language skills (minimum C1)
  • Good English language skills (minimum B2)

Additional Requirements:

  • Swiss citizenship or EU-27 / EFTA citizenship
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Strong teamwork abilities
  • Ability to maintain current technical and operational knowledge

Benefits

Employee events
Work clothing provided
Attractive pension scheme
Profit sharing program
Discounted parking or public transport support
Travel benefits

How to Apply

Email [email protected] Phone +41 43 456 50 55
Posted by Skyreer.aero Posted 16 Apr 2026
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