A350 Captain at Edelweiss Air in Zurich | Pilot Job

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Job Overview

Airline Airline

Edelweiss Air

Position Position

Captain

Base Base

Zurich

Aircraft Aircraft

A350

Rating Type Rating

Required

Contract Contract

Freelance

Role overview

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.

Airline Facts

About Edelweiss Air

Founded

1995

Headquarters

Zürich, Switzerland

Airline overview

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.

Learn more about this airline

Requirements

Rating Type Rating

Required

License

EASA - ATPL(A)

Medical

EASA - Class 1

Language

ICAO Level 4+

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

Application

How to apply

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

Email [email protected] Phone +41 43 456 50 55

Posted by Skyreer.aero Posted 16 Apr 2026 Last verified at 16 Jul 2026