Checkport Schweiz AG: Employee for Aviation Support Services

Swissport; Zürich; On-site; CHF 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Swissport Zurich is seeking personnel for aviation security and passenger screening and will strengthen our Checkport team at Zurich Airport. This part-time role (50–80%) includes training and shifts from early morning to late evening in a busy international airport environment.

The position requires a completed vocational training or high school diploma, excellent English (C1), German a plus (A2 for development), and willingness to work irregular shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• English: minimum C1 level required.
• German is a plus; A2 level required for development.
• Customer service experience is a plus.
• Willingness to work irregular shifts and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Manually search for prohibited items in aircraft cabins and on passengers.
• Guard aircraft and conduct checks on staff on the tarmac.
• Verify travel documents before boarding and interview passengers.
• Support accompanying unaccompanied minors as needed in later stages.

Skills

English (C1)

German (A2)

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or vocational training

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Permanent - Part-Time

We are a service provider operating at the Zurich and Geneva airports and a subsidiary of Swissport International AG.

To strengthen our Checkport team in Zurich, we are looking for responsible, dedicated, and flexible

EMPLOYEES FOR AVIATION SUPPORT SERVICES (M/F/D)

WORK LOCATION | ZURICH AIRPORT
WORKLOAD | 50–80%
Permanent contract with hourly wage

Your responsibilities:

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.

You can also look forward to other exciting aviation services, which we’d be happy to introduce to you.

Your Profile:

• 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

We offer you:

• 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
• 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.