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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 62'760 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 67'050 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 75'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 85'050 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 61'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 99'750 |
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Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Technische/r Leiter/in Skilifte
You ensure the safe and reliable operation of ski lift systems.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Technische/r Leiter/in Skilifte monitor maintenance, plan servicing, and make operational decisions during weather changes to ensure safe lift operation.
As a Technische/r Leiter/in Skilifte, you are responsible for the safe operation of mountain railways. You coordinate maintenance work, monitor the equipment, and decide on operations during changing weather. Your technical expertise and quick reaction time protect guests and staff in the alpine area.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryCable Cars & Other Transport Systems
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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 Alternative Practitioner. Based on 20 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+48% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 46'667 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 84'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 69'000 |
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 67'761 | 14 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Technische Leiter und Technische Leiterinnen Skilifte
Official education path
You enter the field through initial vocational training in a technical area, followed by cable-car-specific training and recognition by the competent authority.
Typical training path
Technische Leiter und Technische Leiterinnen Skilifte
Prerequisites
- Berufliche Grundbildung EFZ in der metallverarbeitenden Industrie oder der Apparate- / Elektroindustrie
- Cableway-specific training
- Cableway-specific operational experience
- Recognition by the Fachstelle IKSS (interkantonales Konkordat für Seilbahnen und Skilifte) or by the Bundesamt für Verkehr (BAV)
Requirements
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Independent working style
- Quick reaction time
- Technical skill
- Enjoyment of administrative tasks
- Willingness to work irregular hours
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Decision-making confidence
- Organisational skills
- Safety awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the control panel of the lift station and check the technical data while the wind sweeps over the slopes. During sudden weather changes, you immediately coordinate the necessary measures to ensure safe access for guests.
- You monitor the technical function of cable car and lift systems daily.
- You plan and coordinate the necessary maintenance and servicing work.
- You make operational decisions for lift operation during storms or snowfall.
- You train operating staff on technical procedures and safety regulations.
- You document faults and inform supervisors and rescue teams.
- You ensure compliance with all legal and internal safety standards.
Working conditions
You work primarily in mountain railway companies and winter sports resorts in the Alps. Your workplace includes the lift stations, the technical maintenance hall, and the surrounding slope areas.
Where to learn
- Seilbahnen SchweizGiacomettistrasse 1, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Decision-making confidence
- Organisational skills
- Safety awareness
Trade-offs
- Weather dependency
- Shift work
- High responsibility
- Physical strain
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