PilotAssessments.com
Prepare Today, PASS Tomorrow

PASS is the most complete, all in one, online pilot assessment preparation platform available

Albinati Aeronautics

Back to jobs list

Falcon 7X/8X Captain – Lugano, Switzerland (Permanent, Non-commuting)

Falcon 7X/8X Captain

Take command of a long-range, large-cabin Falcon 7X/8X based in Lugano. This is a permanent, local role with NTR—no Falcon type rating required, training provided for the right EASA ATPL captain. If you are fluent in Italian and English and ready to put down roots in Ticino, we would like to hear from you.

  • Base: Lugano, Switzerland
  • Employment: Permanent
  • Contract: Non-commuting; local home base
  • Type Rating: Not required (training provided)
  • Languages: Italian and English (fluent)
  • Citizenship: EU or Swiss only
  • Licence: EASA ATPL
  • Medical: Class 1
  • Sponsorship: Not provided

Relocation to the Lugano area is required; this is not a commuting contract.

✈️ The Opportunity

As Falcon 7X/8X Captain, you will deliver safe, polished operations to exacting standards while representing a professional flight department. You will fly a modern, long-range trijet, lead by example in the flight deck, and contribute to a culture of safety, discretion, and exemplary customer service.

🧭 Where You’ll Be Based

  • Home base: Lugano, Ticino (Switzerland)
  • Relocation: Live close to Lugano or be willing to permanently relocate
  • Commuting: Not permitted
  • Citizenship: EU or Swiss citizen only (visa sponsorship is not provided)

🧰 What You’ll Bring

  • Total time: Minimum 3,000 hours
  • Jet PIC: Minimum 500 hours
  • Large-cabin bizjet PIC: Minimum 500 hours on large business jets
  • Licence: EASA ATPL
  • Medical: Class 1
  • English proficiency: ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher
  • Languages: Fluent Italian and English
  • Type rating: Not required — company training provided (NTR)

🌟 Preferred

  • Current Falcon 7X/8X type rating (considered an asset)

🎓 Training & Onboarding

Selected captains without a Falcon endorsement will complete a company-provided Falcon 7X/8X type rating and structured induction, including ground school, simulator, and line training to company SOPs.

📨 How to Apply

To be considered, please submit:

  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of EASA ATPL and Class 1 medical
  • Logbook summary showing total time, jet PIC, and large-cabin bizjet PIC hours
  • Proof of EU or Swiss citizenship
  • ICAO ELP level and statement of Italian/English fluency
  • Availability and relocation timeline
  • Current Falcon 7X/8X type rating or recent proficiency check (if applicable)

Only candidates meeting the stated right-to-work and experience criteria can be considered.

Job has expiredOpen the PASS assessment preparation