Internship in Cockpit Communication (limited 6 months, 100%, all genders)

You would like to gain insights into internal communications within the lively field of international flight operations? In your internship you will support us in the management of our operational communications channels, leadership communications and the disposition of our PR-Pilots.

Starting date: January 01, 2027

Tasks

You will support our team of communications experts within the SWISS Flight Operations department in the below-mentioned fields. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to conduct your own smaller projects.

• Creating and publishing news, photos and documents on our in-house news platform “MySWISS”
• Helping to manage our operational communications channels
• Preparing and distributing mass mailings using our Newsletter tool
• Editing texts in German and English
• Managing the disposition of PR-Pilots to various PR-assignments
• Working on projects and in crisis communications
• Researching and writing texts on various topics related to flight operations
• Support our team in creating engaging multimedia communication content, with a particular focus on video production and editing

Requirements

We are looking for a reliable person with quick perception, excellent writing skills and an eye for detail. If on top of that you are communicative, creative and team- as well as goal-oriented, then it is a perfect match. Experience in journalism, PR, photography and/or video production is a plus.

• HF diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s students or graduates with a specialism in communications, journalism or aviation, or experience as a cabin crew member (HF diploma & Bachelor’s students must have completed at least three semesters)
• An ability to present complex issues, contexts and connections to different target groups
• A quick perception, high initiative, an eye for detail and good social skills
• Excellent spoken and written German and English skills
• Very good MS Office skills
• Initial work experience in journalism, PR, photography, video production or related fields would be an advantage
• Initial work experience with CMS and/or the Adobe Creative Suite would be an advantage

For any further questions, please contact our Recruiting Services Center at +41 44 564 22 66.

About Swiss International Air Lines AG

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is Switzerland’s leading air carrier. With one of Europe’s most advanced aircraft fleets, SWISS is a premium airline that provides direct flights from Zurich and Geneva to keep Switzerland connected with Europe and the world. Its Swiss WorldCargo division offers an extensive range of airport-to-airport airfreight services for high-value, time-critical and care-intensive consignments. SWISS embodies Switzerland’s traditional values and is dedicated to delivering the highest product and service quality. The company has also set itself ambitious CO2 goals, and plans to halve its 2019 net CO2 emissions by 2030 and make its business and operations entirely carbon-neutral by 2050, particularly by promoting the use of sustainable aviation fuels. SWISS is part of the Lufthansa Group, and is also a member of Star Alliance, the world’s biggest airline network.