SWISS is recruiting A330 First Officer in Zurich

Active Active listing Posted 16 Apr 2026

Job Overview

Airline Airline

SWISS

Position Position

First Officer

Base Base

Zurich

Aircraft Aircraft

A330

Rating Type Rating

Required

Contract Contract

Permanent

Job description

SWISS is recruiting direct entry First Officers for Airbus A330 long-haul operations 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. Entry is planned no later than May 2026, with long-term career development opportunities within the airline.

About SWISS

Learn more about this airline

Founding Year Founding Year

2002

Headquarters Headquarters

Basel, Switzerland

Airline description

SWISS International Air Lines is the national airline of Switzerland and part of the Lufthansa Group, operating European and intercontinental services from Zurich and Geneva. The airline is known for premium service standards, operational quality, and a modern long-haul fleet including the Airbus A330.

Requirements

Rating Type Rating

Required

License License

EASA - ATPL(A)

Medical Medical

EASA - Class 1

Language Language

ICAO Level 4+

Minimum Total Flight Time

800 hours

Other Minimum Flight Time

Minimum 800 flight hours on Airbus A330 family aircraft

Other License Requirements:

Valid EASA Part-FCL ATPL(A) or CPL(A)/IR with ATPL theory credit or MPL licence
Valid Airbus A330 type rating
Valid Multi-Engine IR with PBN
Advanced UPRT Training in accordance with EASA.FCL.745

Other Language Requirements:

Very good German language skills (minimum B2 proof required if German is not native or daily language)
Good English language skills

Additional Requirements:

Completed secondary education with Matura / Abitur / HF diploma / university or university of applied sciences entrance qualification
Fully documented flying record (logbook, licence, supporting records)
Swiss citizenship or EU-27 / EFTA passport
Clean background record
Willingness to receive vaccines approved in Switzerland (including COVID-19, yellow fever if required)
Height between 160 cm and 198 cm
Maximum age 56 years