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Direct Entry First Officer – Airbus Fleet (Multiple Types)

✈️ Direct Entry First Officer – Airbus Fleet (Multiple Types)

Step onto the Airbus flight deck and fast‑track your career as a Direct Entry First Officer. Join a high‑performing operation where safety, precision, and teamwork come first — and where non‑type‑rated pilots are welcomed with comprehensive training.

Enjoy the stability of permanent employment while flying a modern Airbus fleet across multiple types. Bring your turbine experience, strong German skills, and a safety‑first mindset — we’ll provide the type rating and a structured path to success.

🧭 Role at a glance

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Fleet: Airbus (multiple types)
  • Type Rating: Not required — training provided
  • Experience: 600 h turbine on aircraft with MTOW > 5.7 t
  • Licences: EASA fATPL, IR, MCC, ME, UPRT
  • Medical: Class 1
  • English Proficiency: ICAO ELP Level 4+
  • German: Very good (min. B2; proof required if not native/everyday language)
  • Passport: Current and valid
  • Record: Impeccable
  • Vaccinations: Willingness for Swiss‑approved vaccines (incl. COVID‑19, yellow fever, etc.)
  • COVID‑19: Vaccination required where permitted by applicable law
  • Visa Sponsorship: Not provided

🧰 What you’ll do

  • Operate Airbus aircraft safely and efficiently as First Officer in a multi‑crew environment, adhering to SOPs and all regulatory requirements.
  • Execute flight planning, performance calculations, and fuel management alongside the Captain and operations teams.
  • Demonstrate exemplary CRM, threat and error management, and sound decision‑making.
  • Maintain currency, proficiency, and a safety‑first mindset across all phases of flight.
  • Communicate clearly with colleagues and customers to deliver a professional, on‑time operation.
  • Support a just culture by reporting hazards, engaging in training, and contributing to continuous improvement.

🌟 What you bring

  • Minimum 600 h on turbine aircraft > 5.7 t MTOW.
  • EASA fATPL with valid IR, MCC, ME, and UPRT.
  • Class 1 medical and ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher.
  • Very good German language skills (B2+) and a current passport.
  • An impeccable personal and professional record.
  • Willingness to be vaccinated with vaccines approved in Switzerland.

Note: Non‑type‑rated candidates are welcome; a full Airbus type rating will be provided upon selection and hire.

💼 What we offer

  • Permanent employment on a modern Airbus fleet across multiple types.
  • Type rating provided and a structured training pathway.
  • A safety‑focused, multinational team with high operational standards.

📨 How to apply

Send your application and flight‑time summary. Please ensure your documents demonstrate the minimum hours, licence, medical, and language requirements.

  • Current CV/resume
  • Licence and ratings (EASA fATPL, IR, MCC, ME, UPRT)
  • Class 1 medical and ICAO ELP proof
  • Logbook summary showing 600 h turbine on aircraft > 5.7 t MTOW
  • German language certificate (B2 or higher, if applicable)
  • Passport copy

Important: Visa sponsorship is not provided. You must have the independent right to live and work in the country of operation. Vaccination requirements apply where permitted by law.

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