Internship at Leadership & Organizational Engagement within Operations Planning & Steering (limited 6-8 months, 80-100%, all genders)

Join SWISS' Operations Planning & Steering team, where we are at the heart of daily flight operations! With around 230 dedicated professionals at ZRH and JFK airports, we manage diverse responsibilities in Operations Steering - Be part of our mission!

Starting date: April 01, 2026

You may apply in English or German

Tasks

Do you have a passion for aviation and enjoy the thrill of the industry? Are you looking for an internship with exciting and diverse responsibilities? If so, supporting the Operations Planning & Steering Management Team in their various tasks could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Your job profile is diverse and dynamic. You bring strong communication, organizational, creative skills, enabling you to think outside the box and develop innovative solutions. In this internship, you'll gain unique insights into global airline operations by:

• Supporting the Operations Planning & Steering leadership team in administrative tasks (e.g., preparing presentations, coordinating management meetings)
• Supporting people and culture initiatives
• Designing workshops from initial stakeholder engagement to final execution
• Contributing to department-wide internal communication
• Assisting in team event organization
• Exploring various exciting aspects of our team's work

Requirements

We seek a motivated, self-driven individual passionate about airline operations to support a dynamic leadership team. Join us at ZRH airport for an exciting role with diverse topics and responsibilities that will enrich your professional growth.

• Preferred workload: min. 80%
• Open to HF diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s students or graduates (HF/Bachelor’s: 3+ semesters completed) in economics, business administration or similar
• Strong independence and teamwork, excellent English/German communication, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365; IT knowledge is a plus
• Ability to interact professionally at all levels, conduct workshops, and articulate topics persuasively
• Passion for organizing activities/events; change management experience preferred

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.