jochen2,
Well I wrote to Swissair two months ago and as yet no reply - and that's for direct entry.
On a similar note Crossair sent back my application telling me that they had too many applications and I should try again in 6 months.
I know that both companies publish in print that they prefer a Swiss citizen first. So much for the fair no boundaries european employment market. Grrrr.
Good luck in what ever you decide to do, but unless you are Swiss or type rated your chances of getting into a Swiss company are limited.
Vigi