Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 45'800 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 45'990 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 52'650 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 64'326 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 64'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 91'795 |
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Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Cabin Crew Member BP
You ensure safety and comfort in the aircraft cabin.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As Cabin Crew Member BP, you guarantee safety, service, and hospitality on board.
You work as a link between passengers and the airline. Your daily routine focuses on safety, service, and international exchange. You accompany travelers on short, medium, and long-haul flights. You ensure smooth operations in the cabin and care for guests with great attention. With dedication and hospitality, you turn every trip into a positive experience.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAviation
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Cabin Crew Member. Based on 260 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 55'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 46'500 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 45'280 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 56'784 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 51'500 | 24 |
| Zurich | CHF 48'000 | 132 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 58'000 | 65 |
| Catering / Hotel | CHF 49'185 | 7 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 47'500 | 142 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 47'350 | 16 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Cabin Crew Member mit eidg. Fachausweis
Official education path
The main path leads to a specific further training program for the federal certificate of competency with an airline.
Typical training path
Cabin Crew Member mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- Completion of at least a 3-year vocational basic education (EFZ), a Maturitätszeugnis, or an equivalent qualification
- At least two years of professional experience as a Cabin Crew Member
- English diploma level B2
Requirements
- Well-groomed appearance
- Good health and resilience
- Willingness to work flexible hours
- Service orientation
- Strong sociability and communication skills
- Foreign language skills
- Empathy
Where this can lead
A career change is possible with completed basic training and at least two years of professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Well-groomed appearance
- Good health
- Service orientation
- Communication skills
- Flexibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the aircraft cabin and check the emergency equipment before passengers board. Then you welcome the travelers, explain the safety procedures, and serve hot meals.
- You ensure safety and smooth operations on board.
- You lead the newly formed team and train new staff.
- You operate the cabin infrastructure and carefully check the emergency equipment.
- You welcome travelers and clearly explain safety procedures.
- You serve food, drinks, and goods for passengers.
- You communicate in several languages and answer all questions patiently.
- You provide immediate first aid for health issues and act calmly.
Working conditions
You work for airlines on short, medium, and long-haul flights. During business trips, you stay in hotels organized by the company.
Where to learn
- Schweizerische Organisation Berufsprüfungen Flight Attendants c/o Kapers Cabin Crew UnionDorfstrasse 29a, 8302 Kloten
- AEROSUISSE Dachverband der schweizerischen Luft- und RaumfahrtKapellenstrasse 14, 3001 Bern
Strengths
- Well-groomed appearance
- Good health
- Service orientation
- Communication skills
- Flexibility
Trade-offs
- Irregular hours
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Changing teams
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