Helvetic Airways pilot careers

SwitzerlandRegional22 aircraft

Hiring now1 open pilot vacancyPage updated

Callsign
HELVETIC
ICAO
OAW
IATA
2L

Helvetic Airways is recruiting Captain pilots for the E-Jet, based in Zurich. As of October 2026, bestpilotjobs lists 1 open pilot vacancy at Helvetic Airways, from 3,500 hours total time. It accepts pilots without a type rating on the aircraft.

Open pilot vacancies at Helvetic Airways 1

What Helvetic Airways asks for

Ranks
Captain
Aircraft
E-Jet
Bases
Zurich
Minimum total time
3,500 hours
Type rating
Not required
Contract
Full time

From the 1 open vacancy above. Requirements differ between listings, so read each one in full before applying.

Helvetic Airways fleet

Helvetic Airways operates 22 aircraft, with 3 more on order. Aircraft types in service:

About Helvetic Airways

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.

Summary from the Wikipedia article on Helvetic Airways, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Helvetic Airways at a glance

Country
Switzerland
Headquarters
Kloten, canton of Zürich, Switzerland
Business model
Regional
Fleet size
22 aircraft
On order
3 aircraft
ICAO code
OAW
IATA code
2L
Callsign
HELVETIC
Website
www.helvetic.com
Open pilot vacancies
1
Latest vacancy published
July 2026
Vacancies listed since July 2026
1

Vacancy figures come from bestpilotjobs listings and change the moment a listing does. Airline facts are compiled from Wikipedia and the airline's own job postings.

Questions pilots ask about Helvetic Airways

Is Helvetic Airways hiring pilots?

Yes. As of October 2026, bestpilotjobs lists 1 open Helvetic Airways pilot vacancy: Captain on the E-Jet in Zurich.

What does Helvetic Airways require from pilot applicants?

Current Helvetic Airways pilot vacancies on bestpilotjobs ask for at least 3,500 hours total time and accept pilots without a type rating. Ranks: Captain. Requirements differ between listings, so check the full vacancy before applying.

What aircraft does Helvetic Airways fly?

Helvetic Airways operates 22 aircraft, including the Embraer E190, Embraer E195, Embraer E190-E2 and Embraer E195-E2, with 3 more on order. Current pilot vacancies are on the E-Jet.

Where is Helvetic Airways based?

Helvetic Airways lists its headquarters as Kloten, canton of Zürich, Switzerland. Current pilot vacancies are based in Zurich.

What are the Helvetic Airways airline codes?

Helvetic Airways uses ICAO code OAW, IATA code 2L and radio callsign "HELVETIC".