About this role
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
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.
Have we piqued your interest, and do you meet the profile requirements listed above? If so, we’d love to get to know you! We look forward to receiving your application, including a cover letter and all required documents, via our online platform.