Internship in Operational Efficiency Digitalization & Analytics (limited to 6 months, 80-100%, all genders)

Take action in driving our flight operations towards a more efficient and sustainable status quo by leveraging quantitative insights to enable informed decision making as well as powering digital apps and systems. This unique position is positioned at the enticing interface between data, sustainability and airline operations. 

Starting date: September 01, 2026

You may apply in English or German.

Tasks

During the course of your internship, you will play an active role in supporting the development of our operational data ecosystem and analytical methodologies, conducting analyses on operational efficiency matters and ultimately drive measures and projects aiming to reduce emissions.   

• Collaborate with pilots, engineers and data experts to derive meaningful data-driven insights powering operational efficiency projects and measures. 
• Proactively identify opportunities for potential fuel/cost savings and emission reductions.
• Process aircraft recorded & operational data for explorative and visual analytics as well as defining and designing new analytical approaches and methodologies.
• Support efforts to accurately quantify, validate and report the emission impact of operational measures in accordance with regulatory requirements. 
• Support the continuous documentation, modernization and improvement of data processing, storage, and utilization tasks. 
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and present results to relevant stakeholders. 

Requirements

We are seeking a motivated and data savvy candidate with a high degree of interest in the operational workings of an airline and aviation as a whole.  

• Workload Specification: For this position, a 80-100% workload is preferred.
• Bachelor’s and Master’s students or graduates (Bachelor’s students must have completed at least three semesters) in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science, IT, Aviation or other related field
• Experience in programming (e.g. Python), querying (e.g. SQL) as well as data visualization methods and tools (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI)
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• Independent, creative and proactive personality with great interest in understanding operational processes
• A high willingness to learn, openness to new ideas and a high interest in complex issues
• Very good spoken and written German and English skills

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.

Benefits

• Subsidized parking or public transport
• Company health management
• 25 days of annual vacation
• Flight benefits
• Employee and networking events
• Remote working (e.g. from home)
• Flexible workhours and part-time working models
• Discounts
• Diversity programmes