100% Helicopter Pilot

Schweizerische Rettungsflugwacht (Rega)

Sion

Key information

Publication date:24 November 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Permanent position
Place of work:Sion

Job summary

Join the Swiss Air-Rescue Service Rega, providing 24/7 medical assistance. Enjoy a dynamic work environment and contribute to saving lives.

Tasks

Conduct rescue flights and interhospital transfers day and night.
Ensure safe air operations as a crew member.
Collaborate with partners in expert committees.

Skills

Completed professional training or higher secondary diploma.
Valid EASA helicopter pilot license with night and mountain extensions.
Fluent in French and proficient in German and English.

Is this helpful?

The Swiss Air Rescue Guard Rega provides professional air medical assistance 24 hours a day to patients in Switzerland and worldwide. This private foundation of public utility is supported by more than 3.6 million donors. For our crew in Sion and, part-time, for those at other helicopter bases in French-speaking Switzerland, we are looking for a motivated person to strengthen our team starting September 1, 2026. In this varied field of activity, you will be able to fully leverage your passion for helicopter air rescue.

These activities excite you

perform rescue and inter-hospital transfer flights in visual and instrument flight (day and night) in Switzerland and border regions
ensure safe and smooth air operations as a crew member
be available for irregular working hours (on-call services, 24-hour interventions)
maintain relationships with partners and collaborate within expert committees

What sets you apart

completed vocational training or higher secondary school diploma
valid EASA professional helicopter pilot license with extensions for night flight (NIT) and Swiss mountains (MOU) as well as proven flight experience (> 2,500 hours, including 2,000 on turbine helicopters)
If possible:
- NVIS
- EASA IFR Helicopter
- HESLO 2
- Experience in mountain air rescue
- Authorization to fly a twin-engine helicopter
Reliable, autonomous personality, able to work in a team, physically and mentally resilient, with a strong sense of service
Native French speaker and proficiency in German (spoken and written) as well as a good understanding of English
Other requirements:
- Valid first aid certificate
- Excellent technical knowledge
- Good command of Microsoft 365
- Maximum age: 45 years

What awaits you

A varied, demanding, and exciting mission in the field of medical air transport. We offer you optimal equipment in the areas of rescue, medicine, and aeronautical technology, as well as regular training and further education.

Do you want to apply your skills and leverage your experience in an exciting and future-oriented environment? Do you want to participate in the development of Rega? You will be in the right place in our work environment characterized by team spirit!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.