A320 First Officer (Direct Entry) — Zurich Base

🧭 Your mission

• Operate SWISS Airbus A320 family aircraft safely, efficiently, and punctually in accordance with company SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and execute flights to the highest standards of safety, economy, and passenger service.
• Coordinate seamlessly with the flight crew, cabin crew, dispatch, ground operations, and ATC.
• Support—and when required, substitute—the Commander to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain up‑to‑date technical knowledge and participate in continuous professional development.
• Demonstrate responsible, sustainable conduct aligned with SWISS values.

🧰 What you bring

• Licences: EASA ATPL(A), or CPL(A)/IR with ATPL theory credit, or MPL (Part‑FCL).
• Training: Advanced UPRT per EASA.FCL.745; Multi‑Engine IR with PBN.
• Type rating: Valid A320 Type Rating.
• Experience: Minimum 800 hours on A320 family aircraft.
• Medical: EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
• Documentation: Continuous proof of flight performance (e.g., logbook excerpt, licence, etc.).
• Nationality: Swiss citizen or holder of an EU‑27/EFTA passport.
• Languages: Excellent German (minimum B2 if not native) and good English (minimum ICAO Level 4).
• Compliance: Clean background check; willingness to be vaccinated with Swiss‑approved vaccines (e.g., COVID‑19, yellow fever).
• Physical: Height 160–198 cm; maximum age 56 years (per collective agreement).
• Education: Completed secondary education (Matura/Abitur, HF Diploma, or university/technical college entrance qualification).

🌟 What’s on offer

• Attractive financial package commensurate with a premium European flag carrier.
• Zurich base with a stable network and high operational standards.
• Strong prospects for long‑haul progression within the SWISS/Lufthansa Group ecosystem.
• A safety‑first culture with robust training and career development.

📨 How to apply

Please prepare the following:

• Current pilot licence and valid Class 1 Medical.
• A320 Type Rating and training certificates (including Advanced UPRT, PBN).
• Logbook excerpt confirming A320 family hours (800+).
• Proof of nationality (Swiss or EU‑27/EFTA) and language proficiency (German B2+, English ICAO Level 4+).
• Background‑check documentation and vaccination readiness as required.

Ready to take the left turn onto a world‑class flight deck? Submit your application and help us keep Switzerland connected with precision and care.