Fleet Expansion – New Crew Member Required
As Haute Aviation continues to expand its fleet, we are seeking a First Officer based in Switzerland. This is an opportunity to join a growing and highly professional team operating in the premium segment of European business aviation.
About Haute Aviation
Haute Aviation is a Swiss-Austrian business aviation company holding Air Operator Certificates in both Switzerland and Austria. We manage a diverse and growing fleet ranging from helicopters and versatile turboprops to long-range business jets.
Our fleet includes:
Pilatus PC-12 PRO
Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Embraer Phenom 300E
Bombardier Global Express
Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
Dassault Falcon 6X
Bell 407 GXP helicopter
We operate from bases in Zug, Gstaad and Salzburg.
Our team consists of dedicated aviation professionals committed to delivering high-quality, reliable and personalised charter and aircraft management services. Our culture is built on operational excellence, transparency, discretion and a genuine passion for aviation.
Purpose
The successful applicant is expected to demonstrate the highest standards of flying proficiency, safety and situational awareness. This includes the consistent application of:
Crew Resource Management (CRM)
Threat and Error Management (TEM)
Strong airmanship and sound decision-making
Effective teamwork in daily operations
The pilot must actively pursue continuous learning and professional development, operate strictly in accordance with Haute Aviation’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and provide exceptional customer service while maintaining absolute discretion.
Key Responsibilities
The crew member shall take all reasonable steps to:
Remain current with all applicable regulations, standards and recognised aviation best practices
Adhere strictly to all operational procedures and checklists defined in the Operations Manual
Maintain the highest level of professionalism and safety awareness during all flight operations
Work effectively with flight crew members, ground personnel and operational teams
Support the safe, efficient and customer-focused operation of the aircraft
Provide all requested documentation promptly when required by the competent authority
Submit the relevant documentation through NP Flight Operations for forwarding to the appropriate authority
Qualifications
EASA Frozen ATPL or higher
Minimum of 1,500 hours total flight time
BD700 type rating is an advantage
At least 500 hours on the Global or a comparable aircraft type is an advantage
Good knowledge of business aviation operations
Strong administrative skills
Strong customer service skills
Fluency in written and spoken English
Additional Information
Applicants must have the right to work in Switzerland or the European Union
Applications must include a cover letter
The cover letter must describe how the candidate’s administrative skills can contribute to efficient aircraft operations
Roster: 17 days on / 13 days off
Start date: By mutual agreement
Only applicants who meet the above criteria will be considered
In accordance with current EASA requirements, a full pre-employment assessment must be completed