Captain

Helvetic Airways

Active Posted 29 Jun 2026

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Job Overview

Airline

Helvetic Airways

Position

Captain

Base

Zurich

Aircraft

E190 / E195

Rating

Not Required

Contract

Permanent

Job Description

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 Description

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.

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.

Posted by Skyreer.aero Posted 29 Jun 2026
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