Wizz Air is a leading European low-cost airline. Our mission is to provide affordable and reliable air travel to everyone, everywhere, while minimizing our environmental impact. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive team of over 8,000 employees from more than 110 nationalities, who share our values of inclusivity, positivity, dedication, integrity, and sustainability.

As a rapidly expanding airline, we offer exciting career opportunities across a range of functions, from flight operations to engineering, customer experience, finance, and more. We provide extensive training and development opportunities to help our employees grow and succeed in their roles. Joining Wizz Air means joining a team that is passionate about aviation, dedicated to excellence, and committed to making air travel accessible and sustainable for all. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the aviation industry, we welcome you to explore our job opportunities and become a part of our success story.

Entry-level job opportunity - Airline Operations 

Based in Budapest 

Build a professional aviation career with Wizz Air
For students, fresh graduates — and professionals ready for a career change

Whether you’re finishing university, starting your professional journey, or looking to move into a more dynamic, future-focused career, this role offers a serious entry point into international airline operations — based at Wizz Air’s headquarters in Budapest.
You’ll work from a central operations environment where live decisions support flights across Europe and beyond. It’s fast-paced, structured, and impactful — the kind of role that builds strong professional foundations.

The opportunity

As a Crew Controller, you’ll be part of the team that ensures pilots and cabin crew are in the right place at the right time — even when plans change.
Based at the Budapest HQ, you’ll work closely with experienced aviation professionals, gaining insight into how a major international airline is run from its operational core.
No aviation background is required — what matters is your ability to think clearly, take ownership, and learn quickly.

Who will thrive in this role

• Want a long-term professional career in a corporate environment
• Enjoy responsibility and decision-making
• Stay calm under pressure
• Like working with systems, data, and people
• Communicate confidently in English

What you need

• No previous aviation experience required
• Confident MS Office skills
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is a plus, but not required

Main responsibilities:

• Actively monitoring and adjusting flight deck and cabin crew shifts to support smooth day-to-day operations in the short-term planning window (+72 hours)
• Ensuring the right number of crew members are available on the day of operation, including managing last-minute changes or shortages
• Tracking on-time check-ins for flights and other assigned duties
• Continuously monitoring duty time and flight time limitations to ensure full regulatory compliance
• Managing operational notifications and communicating updates to crew members
• Preparing regular operational reports and flagging irregularities
• Identifying and escalating issues in a timely and professional manner
• Completing daily operations checklists to support structured workflows
• Working closely with other operational and corporate teams to resolve issues
• Supporting senior operations leaders with additional tasks as required

Working pattern

• 12-hour day& night shifts, offering structure and predictable time off

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When applying, please only provide valid information regarding your educational background and certificates, as the original documents will be requested during the hiring process.

We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your skills and experience. Join the Wizz Air team and discover the world of opportunities.