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Swiss International Air Lines

A330 First Officer – Direct Entry (Type‑Rated)

✈️ A330 First Officer – Direct Entry

Step onto the widebody flight deck and bring your A330 expertise to a safety-first, professional operation. As a Direct Entry First Officer, you will fly with precision, partner closely with your Captain and crew, and uphold the highest operational standards on every sector.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Role type: Type-Rated, Direct Entry
  • License jurisdiction: EASA (Part-FCL)
  • Visa sponsorship: Not provided

🧭 Your mission

  • Operate the Airbus A330 in accordance with SOPs and regulatory standards across medium- and long-haul operations.
  • Execute all phases of flight with strong situational awareness, TEM, and disciplined adherence to checklists.
  • Work seamlessly with the Captain and cabin crew to deliver a safe, efficient, and passenger-focused experience.
  • Participate in recurrent training, checking, and continuous improvement initiatives.

🧰 What you bring

  • Current A330 type rating with a minimum of 800 hours in-type.
  • Valid EASA Class 1 Medical.
  • Licensing: Frozen ATPL with IR, ME, and UPRT; or ATPL(A); or CPL(A)/IR with ATPL(A) theory credit; or MPL meeting EASA Part-FCL.
  • ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 4 or higher.
  • Very good German language skills (at least B2 if not native/everyday language).
  • High School Diploma (or equivalent).
  • Impeccable reputation suitable for aviation security and compliance checks.
  • Willingness to be vaccinated with vaccines approved in Switzerland (including COVID‑19, yellow fever, etc.), where permitted by applicable law.

🌟 Key requirements at a glance

  • In-type experience: 800+ hours on A330
  • Type rating: Required (A330)
  • Licences accepted: EASA F-ATPL, ATPL(A), CPL(A)/IR with ATPL theory credit, or MPL
  • Ratings: IR, ME, UPRT
  • Medical: Class 1
  • ICAO ELP: Level 4+
  • COVID-19 vaccination: Required where permitted by applicable law
  • Open to licence holders: EASA
  • Visa sponsorship: Not provided

Please ensure you have the unrestricted right to live and work as required for this role.

📨 How to apply

Ready to line up and wait? Submit your application including CV, licence and medical copies, a logbook summary highlighting A330 hours, and language certificates. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to the assessment process.

🤝 Our commitment

We value professional airmanship, teamwork, and uncompromising safety. If you meet the criteria and share these values, we encourage your application.