Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 77'971 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 76'980 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 82'393 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 88'615 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 94'553 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 99'099 |
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Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Fachmann/-frau im Pisten- u. Rettungsdienst BP
You secure ski slopes and coordinate rescue operations in the mountains
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Slope and rescue service professionals maintain slopes, monitor avalanche risk, and lead rescue operations in winter sports areas.
In the heart of winter sports regions, you play a key role in mountain safety. You check the snow daily, close dangerous zones, and coordinate with rescue teams. Whether managing avalanches or providing first aid after accidents, your work decides whether guests can ski without worry. This responsible leadership role demands precision, readiness to act, and strong teamwork.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryMovement & Sport
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Specialist Consolidation & Reporting (IFRS). Based on 7,752 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 85'650 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 83'037 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 82'898 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 87'055 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Glarus | CHF 109'200 | 19 |
| Zug | CHF 93'664 | 228 |
| Aargau | CHF 91'000 | 242 |
| Schaffhausen | CHF 90'000 | 39 |
| Solothurn | CHF 90'000 | 79 |
| Zurich | CHF 88'890 | 1,314 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | CHF 99'400 | 64 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 95'000 | 245 |
| Utilities | CHF 91'000 | 70 |
| Insurance | CHF 89'850 | 170 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 88'400 | 257 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 87'990 | 176 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fachmann/-frau im Pisten- und Rettungsdienst mit eidg. Fachausweis
Official education path
Training is part-time and consists of several central courses and avalanche blasting courses leading to the eidg. professional certificate.
Typical training path
Fachmann/-frau im Pisten- und Rettungsdienst mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis or equivalent
- Patrouilleurausweis B or equivalent
- eidg. Sprengausweis for the artificial triggering of avalanches
- Professional activity of at least 4 seasons as A/B-Patrouilleur/in in a slope and rescue service
- Practice of at least 4 seasons as Bergführer/in or Bergführeraspirant/in
Requirements
- Networked thinking and action
- Physical and mental resilience
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Leadership and social competencies
- Willingness to work irregular hours
Where this can lead
A lateral entry is possible if you have relevant patrol experience and leadership certificates.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Physical endurance
- Quick decision-making
- Team leadership and coordination
- Systematic thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the top of the slope and check snow stability with avalanche blasting equipment. Then you check the radios and coordinate with the mountain rescue team to open the lifts.
- You check snow stability daily and initiate blasting operations.
- You close dangerous slope sections and signal when lifts are safe to open.
- You maintain first aid supplies, radios, and rescue sleds for immediate use.
- You coordinate with mountain rescue and provide first aid after accidents.
- You develop new avalanche protection plans and adapt safety measures to local conditions.
- You monitor work reports and guide the team during slope opening procedures.
Working conditions
You work mainly for cable car companies in a leadership role. Your area covers all slopes, lifts, and winter sports zones in the region.
Where to learn
- Seilbahnen Schweiz Ausbildungszentrum SBSZeughausstr. 19A, 3860 Meiringen
Strengths
- Physical endurance
- Quick decision-making
- Team leadership and coordination
- Systematic thinking
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Seasonal dependency
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