Internships
An internship at SWISS is the ideal entry route to the professional world. A wide range of practical experience at an international company and varied opportunities for development await you.
Ready to start your career?
Do you have a professional/school leaving certificate or Swiss Federal Certificate of Proficiency (EFZ) and want to make a start to your career? Then explore the exciting world of aviation for up to one year. At SWISS you have the opportunity to do an internship that will not only prepare you for a BA in Aviation at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), but will also give you some valuable experience in different company divisions. Sound exciting? It certainly is.
Your internship at SWISS
Whether in Zurich or Basel – at SWISS you can dip your toes into the different departments and pitch in properly. You’ll be part of a team and collaborate on some exciting projects. Depending on the department, you’ll organise events, produce newsletters, analyse data or take care of our customers. And the best thing about it? You’ll learn something new every day and gain experience that will really help you get along in your career.
Duration of internship: 12 months
Monthly salary: CHF 1,700 (with a 100% workload)
Working time: 40% to 100%, by agreement
You can also expect some great benefits, such as discounted flights and other fantastic extras enjoyed by our SWISS colleagues.
Do you qualify?
- Motivation and interest in the aviation industry
- Completed professional/school leaving certificate or Swiss Federal Certificate of Proficiency (EFZ)
- Good knowledge of German and English; French is a plus
- MS Office skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access – you’ve got all that under your belt.
- Team player with good communication skills
- Willingness to learn and a desire to make a difference
Your springboard: an internship at SWISS
Are you in the middle of your studies or have you just completed your bachelor’s or master’s degree? Would you like to gain practical experience in an international setting? Then an internship at SWISS is just what you’re looking for. Whether you’re studying at a higher technical college (HF), university of applied sciences (FH) or university, or have already completed your course, with us you can dive into the exciting word of aviation and take on some responsible tasks.
Your internship at SWISS
We offer you the opportunity to make a real contribution and gain valuable career experience at our sites in Zurich, Basel and Geneva. Whether this is in project management, data analysis, market research, cost structure or customer relations, with us you’ll gain insights into a number of different company divisions and make an active contribution.
And don’t worry, there are no boring tasks with us. You’ll become an indispensable part of the team and will be able to apply yourself fully. You’ll also gain insights into different departments and understand how everything meshes together at SWISS.
Duration of internship: 3 to 12 months, with flexible starts available
Monthly salary for bachelor’s degree students or graduates: CHF 2,500 HF / (with a 100% workload)
Monthly salary for master’s degree students or graduates: CHF 3,000 (with a 100% workload)
Working time: 40% to 100%, by agreement
You’ll also benefit from discounted flights and one of the most flexible remote working policies, along with many other benefits enjoyed by our colleagues at SWISS.
Do you qualify?
- Motivation and interest in aviation
- Higher technical college diploma, bachelor’s or master’s degree students or graduate
- Good knowledge of German and English; French is a plus
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Analytical thinking and high level of personal initiative
- Ability to grasp tasks quickly and outstanding dedication
- Team spirit and strong communication skills
- Flexibility and entrepreneurial thinking
Your springboard: an internship at SWISS
Are you a student at a higher technical college (HF), university of applied sciences (FH) or university, and would like to use the summer to gain valuable job experience? We offer you the opportunity to become part of the fascinating world of aviation and take on a responsible position for three months.
Your summer internship at SWISS
Our summer internships give you the chance to work in an international environment, gain valuable experience in responsible positions and get to know different divisions at SWISS. This will enable us to identify and promote talents like you who are enthusiastic about aviation. You’ll take an active role in project work and be involved in the everyday business from the start, as well as take on some important responsibilities and commit fully to your team. This will give you some valuable insights and practical knowledge for the next stage of your career.
Duration: 3 months
Start: June to August or by agreement
Level of employment: 80% to 100%, by agreement
Monthly salary for higher technical college (HF) students / bachelor’s degree students or graduates: CHF 2,500 HF (with a 100% workload)
Monthly salary for master’s degree students or graduates: CHF 3,000 (with a 100% workload)
Do you qualify?
- Motivation and interest in aviation
- Higher technical college diploma, bachelor’s or master’s degree student or graduate
- Good knowledge of German and English; French is a plus
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Analytical thinking and high level of personal initiative
- Ability to grasp tasks quickly and dedication
- Team spirit and strong communication skills
- Flexibility and entrepreneurial thinking
Your start as a lateral entrant at SWISS
Do you already have 6 years of professional experience and would like to apply your knowledge in a new field? Then take advantage of this opportunity to use your expertise in an international environment at SWISS and gain valuable insights into aviation.
Your internship at SWISS for lateral entrants
This internship will give you the opportunity to use your professional experience in a new field and take on responsibilities from the start. Your diverse background will enable you to make an active contribution to the further development of our company and become part of some exciting projects and everyday operations. Your knowledge and perspective are welcome with us. We also offer you a platform where you can develop yourself further and carry SWISS forward together with us.
Duration: 3 to 12 months
Level of employment: 40% to 100%, by agreement
Monthly salary: CHF 3,500 (with a 100% workload)
During your internship you will be involved in project work and assist us in our everyday business. Your experience and ideas will bring a breath of fresh air to our teams and constantly help us to explore new approaches.
Do you qualify?
- 6 years’ relevant professional experience
- Motivation and interest in aviation
- Willingness to learn new things and take on responsibility
- Good knowledge of German and English; French is a plus
- Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Analytical thinking and high level of personal initiative
- Team spirit and strong communication skills
- Flexibility and the ability to get familiar with new tasks quickly