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

Internship in 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 260 dedicated professionals at ZRH and JFK airports, we manage diverse responsibilities in Operations Steering, Crew Planning & Control, Operations Research, Innovation, and Performance Management. Be part of our mission!

Start: October 01, 2025

You may apply in English or German

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

Operations Planning & Steering

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

Our common goal is to make each customer’s flight a true air travel experience. For this, we go the extra mile – always, in every step of the process, worldwide. Join the SWISS team to become part of our fascinating world, where a job turns into a lifetime adventure.

We are seeking a self-driven&motivated individual with a passion for airline operations who is eager to support a diverse upper-management leadership team. We offer an exciting workplace at ZRH airport, featuring a wide range of topics&responsibilities that will enhance your professional experience

• For this position, a minimum of 80% workload is preferred
• HF diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s students or graduates in economics, business administration or similar education
• Ability to work independently while being a collaborative team player, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for organizing activities and events.
• Excellent skills in English and German; proficiency in writing and illustrating presentations, and reports is essential.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365; familiarity of general IT is a plus.
• Ability to interact professionally at all levels of the organization, clearly articulating subject matters in a persuasive manner.
• Strong communication skills and experience in conducting workshops; a background in change management is preferred.

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.www.swiss.com