E190/E195 Captain at Helvetic Airways | Pilot Job

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Job Overview

Airline Airline

Helvetic Airways

Position Position

Captain

Base Base

Zurich

Aircraft Aircraft

E190/E195

Rating Type Rating

Not Required

Contract Contract

Permanent

Role overview

Helvetic Airways is recruiting Direct Entry Captains for its Zurich-based short-haul operation. The role includes command responsibility in multi-pilot commercial air transport operations, with two to four sectors per day on average.

Airline Facts

About Helvetic Airways

Founded

2003

Headquarters

Zürich, Switzerland

Airline overview

Helvetic Airways is a Swiss airline based at Zurich Airport. The airline operates scheduled, charter and wet-lease flights within Europe using an Embraer fleet including E190, E195, E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft.

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Requirements

Rating Type Rating

Not Required

License

EASA - ATPL(A)

Medical

EASA - Class 1

Language

ICAO Level 4+

Minimum Total Flight Time

3,000 hours

Other Minimum Flight Time

Minimum 1,000 PIC hours in multi-pilot aircraft operations.

Other License Requirements

Valid ATPL required.
Valid instrument rating required.
Embraer type rating not required.

Other Language Requirements

German language skills advantageous.

Additional Requirements

CH, EU-25/EFTA passport, or passport without EU/EFTA restrictions required.
Clear reputation required.
Strong command, leadership and teamwork skills required.
Clear and appropriate communication style required.
Mature and loyal personality required.
Good working knowledge of operationally relevant PANS-OPS procedures required.

Benefits

Financed type rating.
Zurich Airport home base.
Short-haul operation with average flight time of 1.5 hours.
Two to four flights per day on average.
Part-time models available at 40%, 60% or 80%.
OFF-wish options.
Possible career path into training or management, subject to business need and suitability.
Travel discounts for the employee and family members.

Application

How to apply

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

Email [email protected] Phone +41 44 270 85 00

Posted by Skyreer.aero Posted 29 Jun 2026 Last verified at 13 Aug 2026