The Swiss Air-Rescue Rega provides professional, 24/7 medical assistance from the air to patients in Switzerland and worldwide. It is a non-profit, private foundation supported by more than 3.7 million donors.
We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team in Samedan/GR starting September 1, 2027. In this diverse field of work, you can fully utilize your passion for helicopter air rescue.
These activities will excite you
- Conducting rescue and transfer flights under visual and instrument flight rules (day/night) in Germany and neighboring countries.
- Ensuring safe and smooth flight operations as a crew member
- Willingness to work irregular hours (on-call duty, 24-hour shifts)
- Maintaining contact with partners and participating in expert committees
That's what makes you stand out
- Completed vocational training or higher school leaving certificate
- Valid EASA license as a professional helicopter pilot with extensions for night flying (NIT) and Swiss mountains (MOU) as well as proven flight experience (> 2,500 hours, of which 2,000 on turbine helicopters)
- If possible:
- NVIS
- Helicopter IFR EASA
- HESLO 2
- Experience in mountain air rescue
- Flight license on a twin-engine helicopter
- Reliable, independent, team-oriented, and physically and mentally resilient personality with a strong service orientation.
- Native German speaker with good communication skills in English; Italian is an advantage.
- Further requirements:
- Valid first aid certificate
- Strong technical understanding
- Good user knowledge of Microsoft 365
- Age up to 45 years
- Residence in the region of the Engadine Rega base
What you can look forward to
A varied, challenging, and exciting role awaits you in air rescue. We offer state-of-the-art equipment in the fields of rescue, medical, and flight technology, as well as regular training and professional development opportunities. Would you like to contribute your experience and skills in a future-oriented and dynamic environment and actively participate in the further development of Rega? Then you've come to the right place in our team-oriented environment.
Do you have any questions? Then please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to receiving your application by November 16, 2026 at the latest.