Data Scientist / Data Scientistess

Join Our Team

Are you ready to optimize decisions at the core of the airline business? Are you excited to leverage data science and AI to tackle real challenges in Revenue Management and Network Planning? If you're motivated to communicate insights and drive innovation with an entrepreneurial spirit, then we invite you to join us and help your ideas take flight.

Starting date: June 1, 2026

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

In this pivotal role, you will conceptualize, design, and implement data-driven innovations to maximize Lufthansa Group profitability. Your challenges will include:

• Defining, solving, and improving mathematical optimization models and tools for various problems such as demand forecasting, price optimization, and competitor intelligence.
• Utilizing advanced data analytics, statistics, and simulations to develop practical solutions to business problems and identify revenue opportunities.
• Developing and integrating AI and automation solutions to transform and innovate our tools.
• Preparing and delivering persuasive presentations of complex information to peers, managers, and stakeholders.
• Managing multiple stakeholders with a focus on collaboration, empathy, and achieving collective goals.
• Progressively becoming a center of expertise capable of leading complex projects in Revenue Management and Network Planning.

About Us

As a member of our corporate team, you will play a vital role at SWISS, the leading airline of Switzerland. Here, all threads come together as we continuously look ahead to answer a crucial question: What is the future of aviation? We invite you to be a part of an inspiring team in a vibrant industry.

Continuous Growth

At SWISS, we value curiosity and encourage continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to tackle challenging tasks, take on increased responsibilities, and engage in valuable exchanges. For those eager to develop, numerous opportunities await within SWISS and the broader Lufthansa Group.

Together, We Fly

We connect cultures and create unique experiences, supported by exceptional crews in the air and a strong foundation on the ground. As a cohesive unit comprising diverse characters, we bring Switzerland closer to the world and vice versa, ensuring that our guests enjoy an exceptional travel experience.

Benefits

• Attractive company pension scheme
• Subsidized parking or public transportation
• Discounts on insurance
• Comprehensive health management
• 27 days of annual vacation
• Modern office environment
• Flight benefits
• Employee and networking events
• Remote work options (e.g., from home)
• Flexible work hours and part-time models
• Diversity programs
• Paid maternity and paternity leave

Requirements

• University master's degree in a quantitative field
• Proven research or work experience with advanced machine learning algorithms, statistics, and Operations Research
• Hands-on experience with AI and emerging technologies, focusing on agentic AI solutions and protocols
• Advanced programming skills (e.g., Python, R)
• Familiarity with modern IT tools (cloud computing platforms, workflow automation, big data)
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong business acumen; experience or interest in Revenue Management and/or Network Planning is a plus
• High level of conceptual skills and the ability to translate analytical findings into business opportunities
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
• Highly motivated team player
• Fluency in English

Contact

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Recruiting Services Center at +41 44 564 22 66.

Viktoria Schwarz
Human Resources
Swiss International Air Lines AG
Email: recruiting.services@swiss.com

About Swiss International Air Lines AG

SWISS is Switzerland's premier air carrier, operating one of the most advanced aircraft fleets in Europe. We provide direct flights from Zurich and Geneva, keeping Switzerland connected with Europe and the world. Our Swiss WorldCargo division offers extensive airport-to-airport airfreight services for high-value, time-critical, and care-intensive consignments. Committed to traditional Swiss values, we aim to deliver the highest product and service quality while pursuing ambitious CO2 reduction goals, including halving our 2019 net CO2 emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, predominantly through sustainable aviation fuel use.

We are proud to be part of the Lufthansa Group and a member of Star Alliance, the world's largest airline network.

www.swiss.com

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