As part of the Career Days at Zurich Airport, SWISS is offering insights into the wide range of careers it has to offer. Sitting in a cockpit, experiencing an aircraft up close or working on an engine: the world of aviation holds a special fascination for many people. Anyone who can imagine turning this fascination into a career will have the opportunity in early November to discover just how diverse the professional world of an airline can be.
During the Career Days (Berufstage) at Zurich Airport from 2 to 8 November, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), together with Zurich Airport Ltd., invites visitors to discover the world of aviation. At information events and guided tours, visitors can meet employees from various areas, ask questions and learn more about training, entry-level and career opportunities. The program is aimed both at school students considering their future career options and at experienced professionals looking for a new direction or interested in getting to know SWISS and other companies at Zurich Airport as potential employers.
Anyone who initially associates an airline primarily with the cockpit and cabin is seeing only part of its professional world. Technicians look after the aircraft, specialists coordinate daily flight operations, and numerous other employees help ensure that SWISS can transport its guests safely and reliably to their destinations.
Experience aviation instead of just dreaming about it
A special program on Saturday, 7 November, is aimed at young people aged 13 to 17. At the SWISS Experience Day, they will learn about careers as automation technicians, polymechanics, pilots and cabin crew members, while also getting the chance to experience aviation first-hand. Participants will see an aircraft up close in the hangar and visit the Operations Center. Along the way, they will discover the wide variety of roles involved in running an airline and meet some of the people behind them.
After all, dreaming of the wider world does not necessarily mean sitting in an aircraft cockpit yourself: aviation offers many different ways to help others take to the skies.
SWISS events at a glance:
Wednesday, 4 November 2026
- SWISS «Dream Job Pilot» Info Event: 16:00 – 20:00, Zurich Airport
- SWISS New Talents Info Event: 16:30 – 18:00, online via Teams
Thursday, 5 November 2026
- SWISS Pilot Info Event, focus on training: 17:00 – 19:30, SWISS Headquarters, Obstgartenstrasse 27, Kloten
- SWISS Cabin Crew Info Event: 17:30 – 19:00, Zurich Airport
Saturday, 7 November 2026
- SWISS Job Meet & Greet: 09:00 – 18:00, Zurich Airport
- SWISS Experience Day, Group 1: 09:00 – 13:00, Operations Center and hangar
- SWISS Experience Day, Group 2: 14:00 – 18:00, Operations Center and hangar
At the Career Days at Zurich Airport, companies including SWISS, Swissport, Gate Gourmet and Skyguide will also provide insights into their areas of activity and the diverse career opportunities within the aviation industry.
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 also helps drive the decarbonization of the airline sector by modernizing its aircraft fleet, using sustainable aviation fuels and bringing ever greater efficiency to its operational processes. SWISS is part of the Lufthansa Group, and is also a member of Star Alliance, the world’s biggest airline network.
