Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 91'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 93'368 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 98'604 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 130'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 118'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 145'000 |
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Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Motorflugpilot/in
You safely steer small cargo and passenger aircraft through the skies.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a Motorflugpilot/in, you plan flights, steer aircraft, and transport passengers or cargo under strict safety rules.
The sky is your workplace. As a Motorflugpilot/in, you take responsibility for safe flight operations. You carefully prepare every mission and check instruments and weather data. In the cockpit, you steer smaller cargo or passenger aircraft. After landing, you document procedures to ensure the highest standards in modern aviation.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryAviation
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
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Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Pilot. Based on 187 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+20% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 105'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 98'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 102'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 125'500 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 109'000 | 20 |
| Zurich | CHF 104'000 | 77 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Industry various | CHF 110'000 | 5 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 106'682 | 36 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 101'200 | 102 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 86'500 | 11 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 84'000 | 8 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Motorflugpilot/in
Official education path
Training takes place at approved flying schools. It leads to private and professional pilot licenses.
Typical training path
Motorflugpilot/in
Prerequisites
- Privatpilotenlizenz (PPL)
- Berufspilotenlizenz (CPL)
Requirements
- Technical knowledge
- Resilience
- Good eyesight
- Sense of responsibility
- Willingness to work irregular hours
Where this can lead
Career changers can only enter with relevant flight experience and additional licenses.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical knowledge
- Resilience
- Good eyesight
- Sense of responsibility
- Flexibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the cockpit. You check the instruments for safe operation and review the cargo loading with the crew. Then you safely lift the aircraft and navigate it precisely to the destination.
- You check current weather conditions and flight routes.
- You calculate the flight time and required fuel consumption.
- You check all flight instruments for full operational safety.
- You load the aircraft and refuel it before takeoff.
- You safely transport passengers or cargo to the destination.
- You follow national and international aviation regulations.
- You document special cases and defects after landing.
Working conditions
You work for aviation companies and private flight operators. Your workplace shifts between the cockpit, the airport, and preparation stations.
Where to learn
- Aero-Club der SchweizMaihofstrasse 76, 6006 Luzern
Strengths
- Technical knowledge
- Resilience
- Good eyesight
- Sense of responsibility
- Flexibility
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- High responsibility
- Strict regulations
- Physical strain
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