Aviation Support Services

Employer:

Swissport International AG, Zweigniederlassung Kloten

Work location:

8058 Zürich (ZH)

Workplace:
Zurich Airport

Workload: 50% - 80%

Contract:

Permanent

Work form:
Sunday and holiday work, Shift work

Employment start:
By agreement

Employment duration:
Permanent

Application Method:
Online form

Your main responsibilities will include manually searching for prohibited items in the cabins of aircraft ready for departure, on passengers, and in their carry-on luggage, as well as guarding aircraft and conducting checks on employees on the tarmac.

At a later stage, your responsibilities may expand to include additional tasks such as accompanying and assisting unaccompanied minors from check-in to the aircraft. On behalf of various airlines and government agencies, you will verify the travel documents of all passengers for specific destinations before boarding and conduct passenger interviews.

Completed vocational training or high school diploma
Very good spoken English skills (minimum C1 level). German is a plus, A2 level needed for further development
Customer service experience is a plus
High flexibility in work arrangements
Willingness and mobility (car) to work irregular shifts (Monday–Sunday, including holidays) between 5:00 a.m. and 11:30 p.m.
Good computer skills and an affinity for IT
Customer-oriented and professional demeanor and conduct
Enjoyment of interacting with people of various nationalities in an international environment, as well as an interest in world affairs
Willingness to perform physical work (including standing for extended periods, sometimes outdoors in all weather conditions)
High resilience, reliability, and a team-oriented mindset
Swiss or EU citizenship or a valid work permit
Clean criminal record
Availability on all training days

• A varied role in a dynamic airport environment
• An exciting challenge in an international environment
• Comprehensive training that equips you with the necessary expertise
• The opportunity to put your foreign language skills to use
• Airfare discounts
• Flexible scheduling
• Various opportunities for professional development
• An interesting part-time job for students

Your training will take place in full-day sessions (8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) as follows:

Start dates: 29. January 2027 or 01.

- 05. February 2027

Additional courses will follow in April and May

This requires additional flexibility during the first few weeks after starting the job. Course assignments are made by mutual agreement. Courses on document review take place approximately 3 months after starting the job.

• unskilled

• No experience

• Vocational and professional school-leaving certificate or equivalent

German Orally :
Basic knowledge Written :
Basic knowledge

English Orally :
Very good knowledge Written :
Very good knowledge