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Global Express XRS Captain Home Base: Payerne, Switzerland (LSMP)

  • On-site
    • Zug, Zug, Switzerland
  • Flight OPS

Job description

Fleet Expansion – New Crew Set Required

As Haute Aviation continues to expand its fleet, we are looking to recruit a new crew set for our Global XRS operation based in Payerne (LSMP). 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 fleet ranging from helicopters to long-range business jets and operate from bases in Zug, Gstaad, and Salzburg.

Our team consists of true aviation professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, reliable, and personalised charter and aircraft management services. Our culture is built around operational excellence, transparency, and a strong passion for aviation.

Purpose

The 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 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 deliver 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

  • Ensure strict adherence to all operational procedures and checklists as defined in the Operations Manual

  • Maintain the highest level of professionalism and safety awareness in all flight operations

  • Provide requested documentation in a timely manner when required by the Authority. All documentation shall be submitted via NP Flight Operations, who will forward it to the relevant Authority

Job requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • EASA ATPL

  • Minimum 4,000 hours total flight time

  • Minimum 1,500 hours PIC on type or similar aircraft

  • Minimum 1,000 hours on Global or comparable long-range aircraft

  • Valid Global type rating preferred

  • Fluent English (spoken and written); German is an advantage

  • Strong VFR flying experience

  • Swiss or EU passport holder

Key Competencies

  • Strong understanding of business aviation operations

  • Solid administrative capabilities, including operational planning, documentation, and compliance tracking

  • High level of customer service and communication skills

  • Team-oriented mindset with a professional appearance

Preferred

  • TRI/TRE authorisation is an advantage

  • Previous experience within a business jet operator or owner-operated environment

Additional Information

  • Roster: 17 days on / 13 days off

  • Start Date: 1 June 2026 or by mutual agreement

  • A full pre-employment assessment is required under current EASA regulations

  • Only candidates meeting all listed criteria will be considered

  • Applicants must submit a cover letter describing how their administrative skills have supported or improved aircraft operations

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