Career Load Coordinator (M/F/D)
ZÜRICH
Key information
- Publication date:21 August 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:ZÜRICH
Job summary
Join Swissport as a Load Coordinator in Zurich, a leader in ground services.
Tasks
- Oversee operational flight monitoring on the tarmac.
- Perform load control and weight & balance tasks effectively.
- Collaborate across teams for smooth operations and coordination.
Skills
- Completed vocational training with a certificate required.
- Fluent in German and good English skills needed.
- Strong PC skills and a flair for numbers essential.
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Career Load Coordinator (M/F/D)
Zurich, Zurich, CH
In 2024, Swissport International provided professional ground handling services for around 247 million passengers (2023: 232 million) and handled approximately 5 million tons of air freight (2023: 4.7 million) in 117 air freight halls worldwide. Several of their freight halls are certified by the industry association IATA (CEIV Pharma) and the British MHRA specifically for the demanding handling of pharmaceutical shipments. As of the end of December 2024, Swissport employs around 60,000 people worldwide and operates at 276 airports in 45 countries on six continents.
To complement the existing team of the "Load Control Services" unit, we are looking for:
CAREER LOAD COORDINATOR
LOCATION | ZURICH AIRPORT
WORKLOAD | 100% OR PART-TIME MODEL ON AN HOURLY WAGE BASIS
STARTING SALARY | 5000 CHF / MONTH
Your tasks:
- Operational flight monitoring on the apron (arrival and departure)
- Execution of load control and weight & balance tasks (including creation of loading plans, loadsheets)
- Cross-departmental and goal-oriented collaboration with interfaces (flight crew, loading team & passenger service)
- Coordination with the relevant organizations in case of irregularities
- Supervisory activities, such as fueling supervision, etc.
- Operation of passenger bridges
Your profile:
- Completed vocational training with a certificate of competence
- Very good German skills in spoken and written form
(native German speaker or equivalent skills)
- Very good English skills
- Good PC skills and a flair for numbers
- Knowledge of airport processes and contexts is an advantage
- Good physical condition and weather resistance
- High flexibility for shift work (Monday – Sunday, 05:00 – 23:30)
Your personality:
- Efficient, responsible, and independent working style
- Decisiveness and assertiveness
- Ability to prioritize and resilience in a dynamic, constantly changing work environment
- Communicative, resilient, team-oriented, and customer-focused personality
We offer:
- Career-accompanying training concept: from Passenger Agent Load Control to Coordinator 1
- with specific training over a period of six months
- Starting salary as Passenger Agent Load Control Services of 5000 CHF / month
- After promotion to Coordinator 1, a salary of 5100 CHF / month
- Permanent employment
- 39-hour week full-time or part-time model with 14 days per month fully plannable/available
- Five weeks of vacation
- A varied activity in a vibrant airport atmosphere
- An extraordinary challenge in an international environment
- Exceptional social benefits
- Flight discounts
- Flat hierarchies and a "du" culture from employees to the CEO
Your training:
You will start your training for the first three months in passenger service. You will get used to the dynamic airport environment and already learn important initial tasks, as well as operating airport equipment. In months four to about six, various load control courses await you, which you can already mark in your agenda!
Have we sparked your interest? Then please apply online with a resume and a motivation letter explaining why you want to take advantage of this challenging opportunity.