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Swiss International Air Lines

A320 First Officer — Direct Entry (Type-Rated)

✈️ A320 First Officer — Direct Entry (Type-Rated)

Step into a permanent cockpit seat on the Airbus A320 family as a direct-entry, type-rated First Officer. Bring your proven in-type experience, safety mindset, and language fluency to a high-performance flight deck.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Entry path: Direct Entry
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320 Family
  • Type Rating: Required (current and valid)
  • Visa sponsorship: Not provided

🧭 Your mission

  • Operate A320 family flights safely and efficiently under EASA regulations and company SOPs.
  • Work seamlessly with the Captain and cabin crew to deliver a reliable, passenger-focused operation.
  • Uphold the highest standards of airmanship, threat and error management, and UPRT competencies.
  • Prepare, brief, and debrief each sector with precision; maintain meticulous flight and training records.

🧰 What you bring

  • Flight time: Minimum 800 hours on type (Airbus A320 family).
  • Licences: ATPL(A), or CPL(A)/IR with ATPL theory credit, or MPL licence (all per EASA Part-FCL). Frozen ATPL, IR, ME, and UPRT required.
  • Authority: Accepted licences: EASA only.
  • Medical: Valid EASA Class 1.
  • Languages: Very good German (C1+ if not native/everyday language) and good English (at least ICAO Level 4).
  • Education: Completed training with Matura/Abitur or Diplom HF, or general higher education entrance qualification, or university of applied sciences entrance qualification.
  • Documentation: Completely documented proof of flying performance (logbook extract, licence, etc.) and a valid passport.
  • Character: Impeccable reputation and professional conduct.
  • Health & vaccination: Willingness to be vaccinated with vaccines approved in Switzerland (including COVID‑19, yellow fever, etc.). COVID‑19 vaccination required where permitted by applicable law.

🌟 Minimums and eligibility

  • In-type experience: 800+ hours on A320 family.
  • Type rating: Current A320 type rating required.
  • Licensing set: Frozen ATPL, IR, ME, UPRT (EASA).
  • ICAO ELP: Level 4 or higher.
  • Medical: EASA Class 1.
  • Right to work: Visa sponsorship is not provided.

📄 What to include with your application

  • Current CV/resume.
  • Copies of licence(s), medical certificate, and language proficiency endorsements.
  • Logbook extract showing total time and A320 in-type hours, signed/verified.
  • Passport copy.
  • Proof of education (e.g., Matura/Abitur, Diplom HF, or equivalent entrance qualification).

📨 Ready to apply?

Submit your application through the designated portal with the documents listed above. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps.

Note: Compliance with all regulatory, medical, and company standards is required. Requirements may be verified during selection.