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Fast Track First Officer

Edelweiss Air

Active Posted 16 Apr 2026

Job Overview

Airline
Airline
Edelweiss Air
Position
Position
First Officer
Base
Base
Zurich
Aircraft
Aircraft
A320
Type Rating
Rating
Required
Contract
Contract
Permanent

Job description

Edelweiss is recruiting experienced Airbus A320 First Officers based in Zurich. The role includes safe and efficient aircraft operation, flight preparation and execution, close cooperation with crew, ground staff, and air traffic control, and supporting the Commander in all operational matters. Candidates with at least 1,800 A320 flight hours may receive a fast-track opportunity to transition onto the Airbus A350 long-haul fleet after joining.

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 short-haul and long-haul holiday flights from Zurich to destinations worldwide. The airline combines Swiss service standards with a growing fleet that includes Airbus A320 family aircraft and the Airbus A350.

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

1.800 hours

Other Minimum Flight Time

  • Minimum 1,800 flight hours on Airbus A320

Other License Requirements:

  • Valid Airbus A320 type rating

Other Language Requirements:

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

Additional Requirements:

  • Fully documented flying record including current simulator and line checks
  • Above-average performance profile
  • Motivation letter required
  • Clean background record
  • Mature, reliable, and professional personality
  • Strong social skills and leadership potential
  • Swiss citizenship or EU-27 / EFTA citizenship

Benefits

Fast-track opportunity to Airbus A350 fleet transition
Flight benefits
Employee events
Work clothing provided
Attractive pension scheme
Profit sharing program
Discounted parking or public transport support
Travel benefits

How to Apply

Posted by Skyreer.aero Posted 16 Apr 2026
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