Head of Flight Crew Assessment Center (80-100%, all genders)

Are you a professional with sharp yet people-minded leadership skills and a passion for aviation? Leading our SWISS Flight Crew Assessment Center you will make the difference in pilot selection - for us and our valued partners. We are looking forward to welcoming you in our dynamic team!

Starting date: January 01, 2026 or upon agreement

You may apply in English or German. 

Facts

  • Location

    Zürich/Kloten

  • Employment level

    Direct entry

  • Function

    Flight Operations

  • Working time

    Full-time or part-time

  • Salary

    Middle Management

  • Publishing date

    09-23-2025

  • Application deadline

    10-06-2025

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In this role, you lead a team of psychologists, supported during peak times by a trusted network of freelancers. Together, you design and conduct assessment services for the selection of SWISS pilots as well as for flight crew of other customers of the SWISS Assessment Center.

  • Strategically develop the SWISS Flight Crew Assessment Center
  • Lead and inspire your team with a strong focus on culture, collaboration and well-being
  • Coordinate and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, external providers and customers to keep operations and projects running smoothly
  • Ensure excellence in assessment of SWISS cockpit personnel according to EASA, IATA, LHG and SWISS quality standards - always grounded in best industry practice
  • Ensure training and guidance of assessment professionals
  • Ensure design and delivery of valid and reliable selection processes for flight deck crews, pilot management positions and specialists 
  • Provide expert support in selection, development, transfer and suspension decisions for flight deck crews
Contact

Diana Munzinger

Human Resources
Swiss International Air Lines AG

E-mail address for inquiries
recruiting.services@swiss.com

Attractive company pension scheme, Subsidized parking or public transport, Company health management, 27 days of annual vacation, Flight benefits, Remote working (e.g. from home), Time-outs (sabbaticals), Flexible workhours and part-time working models, Diversity programmes, Paid maternity and paternity leave

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Join SWISS

Our common goal is to make each customer’s flight a true air travel experience. For this, we go the extra mile – always, in every step of the process, worldwide. Join the SWISS team to become part of our fascinating world, where a job turns into a lifetime adventure.

You're a strong character open to change, fun to work with and professional in your approach. You enjoy developing individuals and guiding your team strategically. You bring your own spark and thrive when ideas are shared and built together. We're exited to meet you!

  • Experience in change management
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Strong self-leadership, able to set priorities, take initiative, make pragmatic decisions
  • Analytical and strategic capabilities
  • Master's in Psychology with focus on personality assessments or significant experience in relevant field as advantage
  • Respect and confidentiality in dealing with applicants and employees, with passion for their development
  • Enjoyment in teamwork and openness to change
  • Fluent in German and English (spoken and written); other Swiss national languages as an advantage
  • Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with PowerPlatform and PowerBI is an advantage

For questions, contact our Recruiting Services Center: +41445642266

Shared position possibility: Please apply as tandem (each partner sends an individual application and refers to the other partner)

About Swiss International Air Lines AG

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is Switzerland’s leading air carrier. With one of Europe’s most advanced aircraft fleets, SWISS is a premium airline that provides direct flights from Zurich and Geneva to keep Switzerland connected with Europe and the world. Its Swiss WorldCargo division offers an extensive range of airport-to-airport airfreight services for high-value, time-critical and care-intensive consignments. SWISS embodies Switzerland’s traditional values and is dedicated to delivering the highest product and service quality. The company has also set itself ambitious CO2 goals, and plans to halve its 2019 net CO2 emissions by 2030 and make its business and operations entirely carbon-neutral by 2050, particularly by promoting the use of sustainable aviation fuels. SWISS is part of the Lufthansa Group, and is also a member of Star Alliance, the world’s biggest airline network.

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