Swiss International Air Lines — First Officer
First Officer
Location
Zurich (ZRH)
Position
First Officer
Type Rated
Required
Fleet
Airbus A220-100
Airbus A220-300
Airbus A320 / A320neo
Airbus A321 / A321neo
Airbus A330-300
Airbus A340-300
Airbus A350-900
Boeing 777-300ER
Job Description
Swiss International Air Lines is recruiting First Officers based in Zurich for its mixed Airbus and Boeing fleet, including the A220, A320 family, A330, A350, and Boeing 777. The airline offers one of the highest First Officer salaries in Europe, starting around 89,000 CHF per year and reaching over 170,000 CHF with additional performance bonuses and per diem payments. Candidates typically require a frozen ATPL and German language proficiency, with both cadet and direct entry opportunities available. Pilots benefit from generous annual leave, strong pension contributions, and long-term progression into widebody aircraft within the Lufthansa Group, making SWISS a premium legacy carrier career option.
FO Base:
89,000 CHF / year (before tax)
FO Top:
170,673 CHF / year (before tax)
Bonus:
1–4 additional monthly salaries depending on company performance
Per Diem:
~700–900 CHF/month
Requirements
Frozen ATPL or ATPL
German language required (Goethe level proof)
EU / EFTA citizenship or Swiss work permit
Cadet entry up to age 33
Class 1 Medical
Pilotium Insight
SWISS is one of the highest paying legacy airlines in Europe for First Officers, with strong long-term progression and excellent pension contributions.
The airline offers both A220 short haul entry and widebody long haul progression, making it a premium career option within the Lufthansa Group.