Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 30'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 66'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 20'000 |
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Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Ballonpilot/in
You conduct commercial passenger flights in the air.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Ballonpilot/in plan and lead commercial air flights. You organise ground logistics and safely look after passengers on board.
You step into the basket and lead a commercial Ballonpilot/in flight. Your daily routine covers precise flight planning, coordinating the chase vehicle, and strictly following safety rules. As the main contact for passengers, you combine technical knowledge, organisation, and aviation. This job demands responsibility and a strong safety mindset.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryAviation
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Ballonpilot/in.
Salary trend
+60% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 30'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 48'000 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Ballonpilot/in
Official education path
Training happens through specialised courses. They combine theory with practical flight lessons under guidance.
Typical training path
Ballonpilot/in
Prerequisites
- Technical knowledge
- Sense of responsibility
- Friendliness
- Organisation and planning skills
Requirements
- sociability
- organisational and planning skills
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical knowledge
- Sense of responsibility
- Friendliness
- Organisation skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the basket. You check the wind and give the heating commands. At the same time, you radio the ground team to coordinate the chase vehicle.
- You plan every step of the commercial passenger flight carefully.
- You organise the ground chase vehicle.
- You stay in constant radio contact with the ground crew.
- You follow strict safety and organisation rules during the flight.
- You coordinate schedules and handle business tasks.
- You look after passengers for the whole flight.
Working conditions
You usually work on open meadows, airfields, or in rural areas. These places allow safe take-offs and landings.
Where to learn
- Aero-Club der SchweizMaihofstrasse 76, 6006 Luzern
Strengths
- Technical knowledge
- Sense of responsibility
- Friendliness
- Organisation skills
Trade-offs
- Weather dependence
- Physical strain
- Risk management
- Seasonal fluctuations
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