Flight Crew Roster Team Lead / Flight Crew Roster Team Leadess

Flight Crew Roster Team Lead (80-100%, all genders)

Do you excel in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and precision are paramount? Join SWISS to lead a dedicated team responsible for shaping crew rosters that balance operational needs, crew satisfaction, and compliance, ensuring smooth and reliable flight operations.

Starting date: August 01, 2025

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Facts

• Location: Zürich/Kloten
• Employment level: Direct entry
• Function: Flight Operations
• Working time: Full-time or part-time
• Salary: Base Management
• Publishing date: 06-30-2025
• Application deadline: 07-14-2025

Tasks

As the Flight Crew Roster Team Lead, you will oversee a team dedicated to the development, optimization, and publication of monthly flight crew rosters. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the development and publication of monthly rosters for flight crews while optimizing crew satisfaction, productivity, and operational stability.
• Guiding the development and evaluation of monthly roster scenarios and setting priorities in collaboration with capacity planning, crew control, and key interfaces.
• Monitoring short-term crew capacity trends, assessing potential risks, and directing short-term actions to maintain operational stability.
• Approving critical roster and absence change requests that directly impact planning outcomes.
• Managing and developing the Flight Crew Roster Team, fostering a high-performance culture.

Contact

Alexandra Wirth
Human Resources
Swiss International Air Lines AG

E-mail address for inquiries: recruiting.services@swiss.com

Benefits

• Attractive company pension scheme
• Subsidized parking or public transport
• Company health management
• Flight benefits
• Remote working options (e.g., from home)
• Flexible working hours and part-time models
• Diversity programs
• Paid maternity and paternity leave

Behind the Scenes

Join SWISS and be part of our commitment to providing an exceptional air travel experience for every customer. Watch our behind-the-scenes video: View Video

Requirements

• Master's degree in business administration, aviation management, or equivalent education.
• 5+ years of experience in workforce planning, scheduling, or strategic resource management, with familiarity in crew rostering systems and operational planning tools.
• Operational mindset with the capacity to assess and decide on complex planning scenarios.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Experience in managing teams under pressure is strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English and German.

Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Company

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 providing direct flights from Zurich and Geneva to connect Switzerland with Europe and the world. Our Swiss WorldCargo division offers an extensive range of airfreight services for high-value, time-critical, and care-intensive consignments. SWISS embodies Switzerland's traditional values and is dedicated to delivering the highest quality in products and services. The company is committed to ambitious carbon reduction goals, aiming to halve its 2019 net CO2 emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, particularly through sustainable aviation fuel initiatives. SWISS is part of the Lufthansa Group and a member of Star Alliance, the world's largest airline network.

Visit us at: www.swiss.com

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