Internship at Leadership & Organizational Engagement within Operations Planning & Steering (limited 6-8 months, 80-100%, all genders)

  • Location

    Zürich/Kloten

  • Employment level

    University internship

  • Function

    Administration

  • Working time

    Full-time or part-time

  • Salary

    CHF 2,500.- gross per month for Bachelor and Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education students or graduates / CHF 3,000.- gross per month for Master students or graduates

  • Publishing date

    12-29-2025

  • Application deadline

    01-12-2026

Join SWISS' Operations Planning & Steering team, where we are at the heart of daily flight operations! With around 230 dedicated professionals at ZRH and JFK airports, we manage diverse responsibilities in Operations Steering - Be part of our mission!

Starting date: April 01, 2026

You may apply in English or German

Join SWISS' Operations Planning & Steering team, where we are at the heart of daily flight operations! With around 230 dedicated professionals at ZRH and JFK airports, we manage diverse responsibilities in Operations Steering - Be part of our mission!

Starting date: April 01, 2026

You may apply in English or German

Tasks

Do you have a passion for aviation and enjoy the thrill of the industry? Are you looking for an internship with exciting and diverse responsibilities? If so, supporting the Operations Planning & Steering Management Team in their various tasks could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Your job profile is diverse and dynamic. You bring strong communication, organizational, creative skills, enabling you to think outside the box and develop innovative solutions. In this internship, you'll gain unique insights into global airline operations by:

  • Supporting the Operations Planning & Steering leadership team in administrative tasks (e.g., preparing presentations, coordinating management meetings)
  • Supporting people and culture initiatives
  • Designing workshops from initial stakeholder engagement to final execution
  • Contributing to department-wide internal communication
  • Assisting in team event organization
  • Exploring various exciting aspects of our team's work

Behind the scenes

Inspire SWISS with fresh perspectives

Energize SWISS with fresh ideas and help us move forward. You take responsibility from day one, immersing yourself in a dynamic and international company. Take your opportunity to push your skills to a new level and get your entry ticket to the thrilling aviation industry. Are you ready to check in?

Take off your career with SWISS

Personally, you’ll experience a steep learning curve in an exciting setting, developing organizational and social skills. Professionally, you have the opportunity to leave a strong first impression at SWISS positioning yourself in the pole position for a long-term career in the aviation field.

Together, we fly

We connect cultures and create unique experiences. With exceptional crews in the air and a strong foundation on ground. We are a unity, yet many characters. Carrying Switzerland closer to the world. And the world closer to us. We genuinely want our guests to have a great time travelling with us.

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The leading airline of Switzerland

With one of Europe’s most advanced aircraft fleets, SWISS is a premium airline that provides direct flights from Zurich and Geneva. As a member of the Lufthansa Group, SWISS drives sustainable aviation for our guests, employees and society,  society, offering that distinctive SWISS experience.

Benefits

Subsidized parking or public transport

Company health management

25 days of annual vacation

Flight benefits

Employee and networking events

Remote working (e.g. from home)

Flexible workhours and part-time working models

Discounts

Diversity programmes

Subsidized parking or public transport, Company health management, 25 days of annual vacation, Flight benefits, Employee and networking events, Remote working (e.g. from home), Flexible workhours and part-time working models, Discounts, Diversity programmes

Requirements

We seek a motivated, self-driven individual passionate about airline operations to support a dynamic leadership team. Join us at ZRH airport for an exciting role with diverse topics and responsibilities that will enrich your professional growth.

  • Preferred workload: min. 80%
  • Open to HF diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s students or graduates (HF/Bachelor’s: 3+ semesters completed) in economics, business administration or similar
  • Strong independence and teamwork, excellent English/German communication, and presentation skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365; IT knowledge is a plus
  • Ability to interact professionally at all levels, conduct workshops, and articulate topics persuasively
  • Passion for organizing activities/events; change management experience preferred

For any further questions, please contact our Recruiting Services Center at +41 44 564 22 66.

Contact

Sarina Gallati

Operations Planning & Steering
Swiss International Air Lines AG

Email address for inquiries
recruiting.services@swiss.com

Company

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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