NETWORK AIRLINE
SWISS: pilot interview prep
The essentials
- CEO
- Jens Fehlinger, since October 2024
- Group
- Lufthansa Group
- Hubs
- Zurich, plus Geneva
- Alliance
- Star Alliance
- Fleet
- A220, A320 family, A330-300, A340-300 (retiring), Boeing 777-300ER, A350-900 since 2025
The fleet
- Short and medium-haul: Airbus A220-100/-300 and A320 family
- Long-haul: Airbus A330-300, Boeing 777-300ER, A340-300s replaced by A350-900s (10 on order, first delivered October 2025)
Good to know
- Premium positioning, new "SWISS Senses" cabin on the A350.
- Aims to reduce the number of aircraft types.
- Engine shortages on the A220 in 2025-2026.
How to prepare
- Know SWISS's place within the Lufthansa Group.
- Be able to discuss the A350's arrival and the A340's retirement.
- Show a culture of punctuality and service quality.
Questions to prepare
- Why SWISS rather than another airline?
- What do you know about SWISS's fleet and how it is changing?
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years at SWISS?
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Public information checked on 15 October 2026. Leadership and fleets change: double-check before your interview. Sources: 1, 2.
In the app: the full guide, its mind map, a 5-question quiz on SWISS and tracking of your preparation.