Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 68'050 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 75'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 79'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 90'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 90'500 |
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Swiss professionsVehicles
Luftfahrzeugtechniker/in BP
You maintain and repair aircraft and helicopters under tight deadlines.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Luftfahrzeugtechniker/in BP maintain aircraft and helicopters, carry out fault finding, and ensure flight safety.
In the modern world of aviation, you play a key role in sky safety. Whether in the hangar or on the apron: you check complex systems, repair faults, and maintain machines. With technical know-how and precise work, you help passengers and crew travel safely every day.
FieldVehicles
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAircraft, Boat & Other Vehicle Construction
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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 Luftfahrzeugtechniker. Based on 306 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 70'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 77'925 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 73'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 80'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Lucerne | CHF 86'812 | 20 |
| Zurich | CHF 76'050 | 61 |
| Geneva | CHF 73'188 | 24 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 73'000 | 15 |
| Nidwalden | CHF 72'775 | 38 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 86'000 | 15 |
| Industry various | CHF 79'550 | 80 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 75'000 | 63 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 74'550 | 50 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 70'000 | 15 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 65'000 | 40 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Luftfahrzeugtechniker/in Mechanik bzw. Avionik mit eidg. Fachausweis
Official education path
You enter the profession through specific further training or retraining to obtain the federal professional certificate.
Typical training path
Luftfahrzeugtechniker/in Mechanik bzw. Avionik mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- License according to EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency), Category B
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ)
- Proof of required module completions according to EASA Part-66, Category B1 (Mechanics) or B2 (Avionics)
- Professional practice according to EASA Part-66, including at least 2 years in a BAZL-approved manufacturer or maintenance company or in a Swiss maintenance company for Swiss state aircraft
- Good knowledge of technical English
Requirements
- Technical understanding
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Exact working method
- Stress resistance
- Willingness to work irregular hours
- Commitment and resilience
Where this can lead
Career changers with technical training can enter the profession with relevant practical experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Precision and care
- Stress resistance
- Sense of responsibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand on the apron and check the engines of a waiting aircraft in all weather conditions. With the manual in hand, you systematically search for faults before carrying out the necessary repairs under time pressure.
- You repair faults on aircraft and helicopters under strict time limits.
- You carry out systematic fault finding and use technical manuals.
- You maintain various aircraft types according to current safety regulations.
- You check complex hydraulic systems and integrated navigation computers for functionality.
- You document all checks carried out and sign off the release.
- You send removable components to specialized specialist workshops.
- You work closely with colleagues from other specialist areas.
Working conditions
You work in hangars, on the apron, and in maintenance companies. For overseas assignments, you also work at international airports.
Where to learn
- Schweiz. Verband Flugtechnischer Betriebe SVFB4002 Basel
- Bundesamt für Zivilluftfahrt BAZL3003 Bern
- SR Technics Switzerland Training Services OATC8058 Zürich
- AEROSUISSE Dachverband der schweizerischen Luft- und RaumfahrtKapellenstrasse 14, 3001 Bern
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Precision and care
- Stress resistance
- Sense of responsibility
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- Weather conditions
- High safety standards
- Lifelong training
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