A320 First Officer at SWISS in Zurich | Pilot Job

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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

Role overview

SWISS is recruiting direct entry First Officers for Airbus A320 family operations based in Zurich. The role includes safe and efficient aircraft operation, flight preparation and execution, cooperation with crew, ground staff, and air traffic control, and supporting the Commander in all operational matters. The position offers attractive financial incentives and future prospects for transition to long-haul operations.

Airline Facts

About SWISS

Founded

2002

Headquarters

Basel, Switzerland

Airline overview

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 Airbus fleet.

Learn more about this airline

Requirements

Rating Type Rating

Required

License

EASA - CPL(A) + fATPL

Medical

EASA - Class 1

Language

ICAO Level 4+

Minimum Total Flight Time

800 hours

Other Minimum Flight Time

Minimum 800 flight hours on Airbus A320 family aircraft

Other License Requirements

Valid EASA Part-FCL ATPL(A) or CPL(A)/IR with ATPL theory credit or MPL licence
Valid Airbus A320 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

Benefits

Attractive financial incentives
Future opportunity for long-haul fleet transition
Direct entry into SWISS operations
Long-term career development opportunities
Professional training environment
Travel benefits
Competitive employment conditions

Application

How to apply

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

Email [email protected]

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