Employee for Aviation Support Services

Swissport International AG, Zweigniederlassung Kloten; Zürich; On-site; CHF 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Airfare discounts

Dynamic airport environment

Comprehensive training

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Swissport International AG, Zweigniederlassung Kloten, at Zurich Airport, is seeking staff for Aviation Support Services.

The role focuses on manual screening of aircraft cabins for prohibited items, passenger checks, and guarding aircraft during departure, with shifts that include Sundays and holidays.

Qualifications

• Completion of vocational training or high school diploma or equivalent.
• Very good spoken English skills (C1). German is a plus at A2 level for development.
• Willingness to work irregular shifts (including Sundays/holidays) and travel by car if needed.

Responsibilities

• Manually screening cabins for prohibited items and guarding aircraft on the tarmac.
• Assist with passenger screening and, later, accompanying minors and verifying travel documents before boarding.

Skills

English proficiency C1

German basics

Customer service experience

Education

Vocational or equivalent certificate

Job description

Employee for 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

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.

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

Benefits

• 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

Training Schedule

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.

Qualifications

• unskilled

Work Experience

• No experience

Education

• Vocational and professional school-leaving certificate or equivalent

Language Skills

German Orally : Basic knowledge Written : Basic knowledge

English Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge