Helvetic Airways

2L· OAW· HELVETIC· Kloten· Flying since 2003· Europe· Official site

Helvetic Airways, previously named Odette Airways, is a Swiss regional airline headquartered in Kloten with its fleet stationed at Zurich Airport. It operates flights to destinations in Europe and Northern Africa, mainly leisure markets, on its own behalf, as well as scheduled flights on behalf of Swiss International Air Lines, Lufthansa, and starting in summer 2026, Condor, using their fleet of Embraer 190s and Embraer 190-E2s.

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Figures dated May 16, 2009 – Aug 5, 2026Published in CHF, not converted

Recruitment

Neutral outlook

Applications closed for CMD & COP. Assessments now ongoing. Most likely to open again end of Winter/Spring 2027 as of May 20, 2026

Constant and very high turnover rate amongst first officers. The majority of first officers try to go elsewhere asap. Reasons are always the same: very low salary, extremely busy rosters (especially in summer), and pilot - management relations. A good first job in the cockpit, but no long term career (for most). Positives: Good training, good atmosphere amongst crew, reasonable OFF wishes and vacation requests are often granted as requested. Recruitment is cyclical : Assessments in late spring/summer. Type rating in autumn/early winter. line intro winter/early spring. as of Feb 16, 2026

Published pay

Captain
CHF 109,200CHF 133,320
Bottom to top of scale · per year
“CHF 109,200. CHF 9100 x 12 (corrected from 13 to 12 payments per year)”
“CHF 133,320. CHF 11110 x 12 (corrected from 13 to 12 payments per year)”
as of Aug 5, 2026
First Officer
CHF 58,800CHF 66,300
Bottom to top of scale · per year
“CHF 58,800. CHF 4900 x 12 (corrected from 13 to 12 payments per year)”
“CHF 66,300. CHF 5525 x 12 (corrected from 13 to 12 payments per year)”
as of Aug 5, 2026

Duty pay and per diems

CaptainCHF 400/month for Uniform & Hygiene + 55CHF/Month for Car Parking or public transport cost + 45CHF for beginning of every 24h period spent away from home (aka per nightstop). Overtime pay: 0-145h = 0CHF 145-as of May 20, 2026
“Expenses: 400CHF/month for Uniform & Hygiene + 55CHF/Month for Car Parking or public transport cost + 45CHF for beginning of every 24h period spent away from home (aka per nightstop). Overtime pay: 0-145h = 0CHF 145-165 = 10CHF/h 165-185 = 20CHF/h 185-max = 30CHF/h”

Pension

Minimum amount required by Swiss law is paid. as of Oct 3, 2023

Conditions

Discounted holidays: Some discounts offered, for example 10% with KUONI travel agency as of Aug 31, 2016 · 10 yrs old
Annual leave: if below 30 years 28 days, thereafter 35 days, 42 if above 40 years. as of May 16, 2009 · 17 yrs old
Roster and how it is published: Minimum 7 days off per month. Minimum 96 days off per year. May be reduced pro rata for crew members (30 years and older) receiving more than the legal minimum of four weeks vacation per year. Company will call you on your off days and ask you to fly if short on staff. CHF 100 paid for flying on an off day or trade for a different day off. Usually 5 days ON / 2 days OFF, however, max 2 times per 8 week rolling period 6 days ON possible but must be followed by 3 days OFF and must include at least one max 8h duty day. as of May 20, 2026
Staff travel: Yes, but limited. Always lowest standby priority with other airlines, and only a couple airlines allow standby travel with travel partners (ZPA). Easier with spouse/parents. as of Feb 16, 2026

Entry requirements

Captain: Looking for direct entry captains as of Aug 11, 2024
First Officer: fATPL or higher, but with MCC & UPRT. Candidates from partner ATO Horizon S.F.A have an unofficial advantage but many new FOs also come from external ATOs. B2 German is a requirement. as of Feb 16, 2026

Selection process

First day is an Info day, then an ATPL Theory test followed by an unconventional theory refresher course for candidates to prepare for the DA42 simulator. 2nd day is simulator check. 3rd day is a psychological & psychometric evaluation with a 3rd party company (either Nantys or ZHAW). Depending on which you are assigned, some tests must be performed beforehand via the website at home. Day 4 is 2 rounds of interviews. first a panel of interviewers from the operations side, then from managements side. The decision will be given by email a few days later. as of Feb 16, 2026

On order

3x E295 ordered (Delivery late 2026) + 5x options as of Nov 20, 2025

How to apply

Helvetic Pilot Hiring Web Page as of Sep 17, 2010 · 16 yrs old

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