Direct Entry Captain — Embraer E‐Jet (E170/E190) | Type Rating Provided

Pilot Assessments; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Helvetic Airways is seeking a highly qualified pilot to command Embraer E170/E190 operations across scheduled, charter, and wet-lease missions. You will lead a professional, multicultural crew, ensuring safety, compliance, and a premium passenger experience with Swiss hospitality.

Required are 1,000 hours PIC in MPA ops, 1,000 hours multi-pilot, EASA ATPL, EASA Class 1 medical, English ICAO ELP 4 and fluent German, plus a valid passport. Training for type rating is provided.

Qualifications

• 1,000 hours as PIC in MPA operations.
• Multi-Pilot: 1,000 hours.
• License: EASA ATPL.
• Medical: EASA Class 1.
• Language: English ICAO ELP Level 4 minimum and fluent German.
• Passport: Valid passport without restrictions.
• Type Rating: Not required — training provided.

Responsibilities

• Command Embraer E170/E190 operations across scheduled, charter, and wet-lease missions.
• Lead a professional, multicultural crew while upholding the highest safety and compliance standards.
• Deliver a consistently premium passenger experience with Swiss precision and hospitality.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, training, and operational excellence.

Skills

PIC 1000h MPA

Multi-Pilot 1000h

EASA ATPL

EASA Class 1 Medical

ICAO ELP 4 English

German fluency

Education

EASA ATPL license

EASA Class 1 Medical

Job description

About Helvetic Airways

Helvetic Airways is a Swiss airline operating flights to a variety of European destinations, complemented by charter and wet-lease services. Our teams are devoted to delivering outstanding service with a warm, personal approach—elevating every journey through comfort, reliability, and exceptional quality.

The Opportunity

• Command Embraer E170/E190 operations across scheduled, charter, and wet-lease missions.
• Lead a professional, multicultural crew while upholding the highest safety and compliance standards.
• Deliver a consistently premium passenger experience with Swiss precision and hospitality.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, training, and operational excellence.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: 1,000 hours as PIC in MPA operations
• Multi-Pilot: 1,000 hours
• License: EASA ATPL
• Medical: EASA Class 1
• Language: English (ICAO ELP Level 4 minimum) and fluent German
• Passport: Valid passport without restrictions
• Type Rating: Not required — training provided

Training & Onboarding

• Company-sponsored Embraer E170/E190 type rating for eligible NTR captains.
• Comprehensive ground school, simulator training, and line training aligned with Helvetic SOPs.
• Ongoing recurrent training and proficiency checks to maintain peak standards.

Important Notes

• Accepted Licenses: EASA only
• Visa sponsorship: Not provided; you must be able to work without employer-sponsored visas.