Internship in Cockpit Communications (limited 6 months, 100%, all genders)

  • Location

    Zürich/Kloten

  • Employment level

    University internship

  • Function

    Other

  • 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

    04-15-2026

  • Application deadline

    04-29-2026

You would like to gain insights into internal communications within the lively field of international flight operations? In your internship you will support us in the management of our operational communications channels, leadership communications and the disposition of our PR-Pilots.  

Starting date: June 15, 2026

Please apply in German.

You would like to gain insights into internal communications within the lively field of international flight operations? In your internship you will support us in the management of our operational communications channels, leadership communications and the disposition of our PR-Pilots.  

Starting date: June 15, 2026

Please apply in German.

Tasks

You will support our team of communications experts within the SWISS Flight Operations department in the below-mentioned fields. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to conduct your own smaller projects. 

  • Creating and publishing news, photos and documents on our in-house news platform “MySWISS” 
  • Helping to manage our operational communications channels
  • Preparing and distributing mass mailings using our Newsletter tool
  • Editing texts in German and English
  • Managing the disposition of PR-Pilots to various PR-assignments
  • Working on projects and in crisis communications
  • Researching and writing texts on various topics related to flight operations 

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 are looking for a reliable person with quick perception, excellent writing skills and an eye for detail. If on top of that you are communicative, creative and team- as well as goal-oriented, it is a perfect match. First experience in journalism, PR, photography and/or video production is a plus. 

  • HF diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s students or graduates with a specialism in communications, journalism or aviation, or experience as a cabin crew member (HF diploma & Bachelor’s students must have completed at least three semesters)
  • An ability to present complex issues, contexts and connections to different target groups 
  • A quick perception, high initiative, an eye for detail and good social skills 
  • Excellent spoken and written German and English skills 
  • Very good MS Office skills 
  • Initial work experience in journalism, PR, photography, video production or related fields would be an advantage
  • Initial work experience with CMS and/or the Adobe Creative Suite would be an advantage  

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

Contact

Jasmin Macho

Flight Ops Steering & Development
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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