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  • Freelance FI(A) Fluglehrer (variable Stunden)

    Horizon Swiss Flight Academy sucht Unterstützung:

    In conjunction with strong demand for training within our Airline Cadet Programme, we are searching for a Freelance FI(A) Instructor (variable hours)


    ABOUT US:

    Horizon Swiss Flight Academy was founded in 1979 and is currently the largest flight school in Switzerland with over 180 cadets enrolled in the training program to the frozen ATPL. As a sister company to Helvetic Airways, we train young people to become professional airline pilots. Horizon provides a training that fully meets today’s standards in pilot training. After a 18 to 36 month training course (full time or part time) our cadets are best prepared to apply as ready-entry first officers at European airlines. 

    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

    •      Instructs according to the rules of EASA Part FCL, the Operations Manuals provided by Horizon, rules issued by the competent         authority, and the training syllabi provided by Horizon;
    •      Plan schedules according to student’s wishes whenever possible;
    •      Inform the Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) in written form in case of training deficits and deviation of the student;
    •      Perform structured and efficient briefings/debriefings within defined time-limits and according Horizon procedures;
    •      Appears in a positive, correct and motivated way, and be the most important representative of the company in front of the               student;
    •      Behaves in a way to positively represent Horizon and serve as a well-situated example for all students.

    QUALIFICATIONS: 

    •      Be at least 25 years old, maximum age 60 years;
    •      Hold an EASA Part FCL CPL(A) or ATPL(A) Licence;
    •      Hold an FI(A) with the privileges to instruct for PPL(A), CPL(A), Night, SEP(land), MEP(land) and IR(A) ME;
    •      Hold a valid EASA Part FCL Medical Class I;
    •      Hold at least a Language Proficiency English Level 4;
    •      Hold a valid Class Rating SEP(and) and MEP(land);
    •      Hold a valid IR(A) on MEP(land);
    •      Swiss or EU-25/EFTA Citizen, or foreign citizen with B or C residency permit in Switzerland;
    •      Residency within 150 km from Zürich Airport;
    •      Minimum language requirements: German B2 and English B2 (CEFR);  

    SKILLS

    •      A strong safety culture;
    •      A balanced, stable and mature personality;
    •      Commitment and loyalty to Horizon values, vision and mission;
    •      Strong workload management and task prioritization awareness;
    •      A commitment to others with special attention to trainee’s needs;
    •      Self-discipline, reliability, ability to develop, sociability, team player;
    •      Groomed appearance; 
    •      Above average leadership qualities.


    OFFER:

    •      Flexible workhours, above industry-norm compensation; 
    •      Well-structured and successful organization; 
    •      Working in a positive environment within a small team of experts;
    •      Flat hierarchy; 
    •      Modern training equipment; 

     

    APPLICATION

    Interested candidates may apply by e-mail, providing their CV and application letter:

    Bewerbungen mit CV, Kopie der Lizenz, Medical und letzte Seite des Logbuches bitte an

    Horizon Swiss Flight Academy
    Head of Training
    Steinackerstrasse 56
    CH-8302 Kloten

    ht@horizon-sfa.ch 

  • Horizon Fluglehrer-Förderprogramm

    Horizon sucht Nachwuchsfluglehrer unter den eigenen Absolventen, um Studenten im Airline Cadet Programme zum frozen ATPL zu bringen. Dieses Förderprogramm ermöglicht es qualifizierten Kandidaten ohne finanzielle Vorleistung dieses Prorgamm zu durchlaufen. Da unterschiedliche Kandidaten mit unterschiedlichem Hintergrund in das Programm einsteigen, ist das Ausbildungsprogramm variabel. Grundsätzlich unterscheiden wir jedoch zwischen Kandidaten, welche bereits ihre FI-Berechtigung haben und damit nur die Qualifikation als CRI/IRI brauchen und Kandidaten, welche ohne Instruktionskenntnisse einsteigen werden.

     

    Voraussetzungen

    Folgendes sind die Voraussetzungen für die Aufnahme in das FI-Förderprogramm:  

    • Bewerber müssen Horizon Absolventen des Horizon-ACP (oder ehemals «Classic» Ausbildung) sein (Externe Kandidaten werden nicht zugelassen)
    • Gültige EASA CPL(A) Lizenz
    • Gültiges IR Rating und Class 1 Medical
    • Mindestens 800 Stunden IR Erfahrung
    • Mindestens 1000 Stunden Multi-Pilot Aeroplane Erfahrung
    • Gültiges Class Rating SEP(Land) mit mindestens 5 Std SEP (Land) innerhalb der letzten 6 Monate
    • Die Aufnahme in das FI-Förderprogramm setzt eine bestandene Selektion als FI bei Horizon voraus

     

    Ausbildungsprogramm

    Je nach Vorqualifikationen beinhaltet das Ausbildungs-Programm folgendes:

    • Teaching & Learning Seminar (Kandidaten ohne Vorqualifikation als FI)
    • FI-Kurs (Kandidaten ohne Vorqualifikation als FI)
    • 200 Std. als FI(A) auf SEP (Land) «Under Supervision» (Kandidaten ohne Vorqualifikation als FI)
    • ggf. MEP/IR Renewal
    • ggf. 30 Stunden PIC (MEP)
    • CRI/IRI Kurs

     

    Kosten und Verpflichtung

    Die Kosten des Ausbildungsprogramms liegen je nach Vorqualifikationen zwischen CHF 22'000 und CHF 68'000, welche Horizon vorfinanziert. Je nach Ausbildungsprogramm stehen Bundesfördergelder (VFAL) in Höhe von CHF 10'000 bis CHF 22'500 zur Verfügung. Nach Abzug der Bundesfördergelder von den Gesamtkosten wird der Restbetrag zwischen dem Kandidaten und Horizon je zur Hälfte getragen. Der Kandidat verpflichtet sich im Gegenzug für mindestens 3 Jahre bei Horizon 200 Instruktionsstunden pro Jahr zu absolvieren. Die Hälfte, die vom Kandidaten getragen wird, wird über 3 Jahre an Horizon abbezahlt.   

     

    Bewerbung

    Bewerbungen mit CV, Kopie der Lizenz, Medical und letzte Seite des Logbuches bitte an

    Horizon Swiss Flight Academy
    Head of Training
    Steinackerstrasse 56
    CH-8302 Kloten

    ht@horizon-sfa.ch

  • Horizon Instructors FI/CRI/IRI(A) 50-100% permanent contract

    In conjunction with strong demand for training within our Airline Cadet Programme, we are searching for

     

    Instructors FI/CRI/IRI(A) 50-100% permanent contract

     

    About us:

    Horizon Swiss Flight Academy was founded in 1979 and is currently the largest flight school in Switzerland with over 180 cadets enrolled in the training program to the frozen ATPL. As a sister company to Helvetic Airways, we train young people to become professional airline pilots. Horizon provides a training that fully meets today’s standards in pilot training. After a 18 to 36 month training course (full time or part time) our cadets are best prepared to apply as ready-entry first officers at European airlines.

     

    Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Instructs according to the rules of EASA Part FCL, the Operations Manuals provided by Horizon, rules issued by the competent authority, and the training syllabi provided by Horizon;
    • Plan schedules according to student’s wishes whenever possible;
    • Inform the Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) in written form in case of training deficits and deviation of the student;
    • Perform structured and efficient briefings/debriefings within defined time-limits and according Horizon procedures;
    • Appears in a positive, correct and motivated way, and be the most important representative of the company in front of the student;
    • Behaves in a way to positively represent Horizon and serve as a well-situated example for all students.

     

    Qualifications:

    • Be at least 25 years old, maximum age 60 years;
    • Hold an EASA Part FCL CPL(A) or ATPL(A) Licence;
    • Hold an FI(A) with the privileges to instruct for PPL(A), CPL(A), Night, SEP(land), MEP(land) and IR(A) ME;
    • Hold a valid EASA Part FCL Medical Class I;
    • Hold at least a Language Proficiency English Level 4;
    • Hold a valid Class Rating SEP(and) and MEP(land);
    • Hold a valid IR(A) on MEP(land);
    • Swiss or EU-25/EFTA Citizen, or foreign citizen with B or C residency permit in Switzerland;
    • Residency within 150 km from Zürich Airport;
    • Minimum 1000 hrs Multi-Pilot Aeroplane
    • Minimum language requirements: German B2 and English B2 (CEFR);

     

    Skills:

    • A strong safety culture;
    • A balanced, stable and mature personality;
    • Commitment and loyalty to Horizon values, vision and mission;
    • Strong workload management and task prioritization awareness;
    • A commitment to others with special attention to trainee’s needs;
    • Self-discipline, reliability, ability to develop, sociability, team player;
    • Groomed appearance;
    • Above average leadership qualities.

     

    Offer:

    • Permanent work contract (50 – 100%)
    • Flexible workhours, above industry-norm compensation;
    • Well-structured and successful organization;
    • Working in a positive environment within a small team of experts;
    • Flat hierarchy;
    • Modern training equipment;
    • ID travel benefits

     

    Application:

    Interested candidates may apply by e-mail, providing their CV and application letter:

    Horizon Swiss Flight Academy
    Head of Training
    Steinackerstrasse 56
    CH-8302 Kloten

    ht@horizon-sfa.ch

     

     

  • Praktikant/in Flugschulen Administration (M/W) 100%

    Horizon Swiss Flight Academy such für den Zeitraum zwischen 17. August 2026 bis Ende August 2027:  

     

    eine/n Praktikant/en Flugschulen Administration (M/W) 100%

     

    ÜBER UNS:

    Horizon Swiss Flight Academy wurde 1979 gegründet und ist die grösste Schweizer Flugschule. Als 
    Schwestergesellschaft der Helvetic Airways bilden wir junge Menschen vom Fussgänger bis zum Verkehrspiloten 
    aus. Horizon bietet eine Ausbildung, die den heutigen Standards in der Luftfahrt entspricht. Nach einer Ausbildung 
    von 18 bis 36 Monaten (Vollzeit oder berufsbegleitend) sind unsere Studierenden bestens vorbereitet, um sich bei 
    europäischen Fluggesellschaften als Co-Pilot:in zu bewerben.

     

    AUFGABEN:

    • Administration der Eignungstests für potenzielle Flugschüler:innen
    • Pflege der Flugschulen-Datenbank
    • Bereitstellung von Materialien für Infoabende und Eignungsuntersuchungen
    • Unterstützung der Bereichsleitenden in allen Bereichen des Betriebes (Theorie- und Praxisschulung, Technische Schulung, Verkauf, Marketing und Administration) 
    • Mithilfe bei Marketingaktivitäten (Aufbau und Durchführung von Messen, Nachfassaktionen, Social Media)
       

    VORAUSSETZUNGEN: 

    • Einschrieb in einen Bachelor-Studiengang an einer Fachhochschule (z.B. ZHAW)
    • Fliessend Deutsch und gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
    • Gute Kenntnisse der MS-Office-Anwendungen 
    • Lernfähig und motiviert sein; Initiativen ergreifen; innovativ sein, neue Ideen einbringen; teamfähig, aber auch selbstständiges Arbeiten
    • Gepflegtes Erscheinungsbild
    • Begeisterung für Aviatik 
    • Affinität zu Social Media
    • Segelflug- oder PPL-Lizenz oder Flugbetriebserfahrung sind von Vorteil aber nicht zwingend
       

    ANGEBOT:

    • ein innovatives, attraktives und spannendes Arbeitsgebiet in der Aviatik
    • ein gutes Arbeitsklima in einem kleinen Team mit flachen Hierarchien
    • Flugvergünstigungen (Stafftravel)
    • moderne Infrastruktur
       

    BEWERBUNG: 
    Interessierte Kandidat:innen können sich mit einem CV und Motivationsschreiben per E-Mail bewerben:
    Horizon Swiss Flight Academy
    Accountable Manager
    Steinackerstrasse 56
    CH-8302 Kloten
    E-Mail: acm@horizon-sfa.ch

  • Freelance Deputy Compliance Monitoring Manager (DCMM) 30-50%

    In conjunction with a retirement in this function, we are searching for a
     

    Freelance Deputy Compliance Monitoring Manager (DCMM) 30-50%

     

    ABOUT US:


    Horizon Swiss Flight Academy was founded in 1979 and is one of the largest flight schools in Switzerland with over 180 cadets enrolled in the training program to the frozen ATPL. As a sister company to Helvetic Airways, we train young people to become professional airline pilots. Horizon provides training that fully meets today’s standards in pilot training. We are also an EASA Part 147 organisation providing high standard technical training on Embraer types in Europe and beyond.

    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Ensuring that the activities of HORIZON are monitored for compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements and standards, as well as any additional requirements as established by HORIZON;
    • Ensure all compliance items regarding Horizon’s FTDs are conducted as per primary reference documents in close coordination with the FFP
    • Responsibility to ensure that the compliance monitoring programme is properly implemented, maintained, continually reviewed and improved as defined within the Horizon Operations Manuals
    • Prepare and conduct audits and inspections and issue audit reports in the IQSMS audit tool.
    • Supporting and motivating auditees in audit preparation, in performing root cause analysis, corrective action plan and corrective actions taken within the defined time frame 
    • Ensuring all FOCA recurrent evaluations are scheduled and conducted 
    • Performing of risk assessment in co-ordination with the Safety Manager
      Verification of Effectiveness, creating and cultivating compliance awareness

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Have a minimum of 2 years of documented experience in aviation management or position as a nominated person;
    • Have a good understanding and comprehensive knowledge of EASA FCL, ORA FSTD as well as EASA Part 66 and Part 147 documentation and regulation;
    • Demonstrate relevant knowledge, background and appropriate experience related to EASA flight school, flight operations and Part 147 activities
    • Hold a bachelor’s degree in an administrative or engineering field;
      knowledge and experience in compliance monitoring and auditing;
    • Have previous experience with certified flight simulation equipment (auditing or operation);
    • Preferably have performed an advanced course in the fields of compliance monitoring systems;
    • Be able to communicate in German and English at a high level,
    • Working knowledge of MS Office, as well as any auditing software
    • Be a team player, organized, reliable, positive work ethic
    • Hold a residency and work permit for Switzerland (B or C) or be an EU citizen of the Schengen-Zone.
       

    OFFER:

    • Freelance work contract (30 – 50%)
    • Flexible workhours, above industry-norm compensation;
    • Well-structured and successful organization with a flat hierarchy
    • Working in a positive environment within a small team of experts;
    • ID travel benefits
       

    APPLICATION
    Interested candidates may apply by e-mail, providing their CV and application letter:
    Horizon Swiss Flight Academy
    Accountable Manager
    Steinackerstrasse 56
    CH-8302 Kloten
    E-Mail: acm@horizon-sfa.ch 

     

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