Salary by experience
View as table
| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 30'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 66'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 20'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Terminal Manager/in
You guide passenger flows and ensure smooth terminal operations.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Terminal Manager/in ensure safe, efficient, and customer-focused airport operations in the passenger area.
As Terminal Manager/in, you are the central link in an airport's passenger area. Your daily goal is a smooth process for travelers and partners. You monitor passenger flows, coordinate operations, and step in quickly during disruptions. Your professional expertise and leadership experience ensure safety, service, and efficiency in the terminal.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryAviation
Swissdoc 0.634.18.0
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 Terminal Manager/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
- 🎓 Terminal Manager/in
Official education path
You start with a commercial basic qualification or an equivalent credential. You combine it with work experience in the airport sector.
Typical training path
Terminal Manager/in
Prerequisites
- Kaufmännische Grundausbildung or equivalent education
- Leadership experience
- Internal training
- IT skills (MS Office, Airline systems)
- Willingness to work irregular hours
Requirements
- Independence
- Negotiation skills
- Strong sociability and communication skills
- Customer and service orientation
- Commitment and resilience
Where this can lead
You can switch careers if you already have experience in aviation or facility management.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Independence
- Communication skills
- Customer focus
- Resilience
- Leadership skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You walk through the terminal. You watch the queues at security and direct passengers to the right spots. If a flight is delayed, you coordinate the necessary changes with airport partners immediately.
- You constantly monitor passenger flows throughout the terminal area.
- You direct travelers to the various control stations.
- You coordinate operations during delays and disruptions.
- You act as the main contact for customers and partners.
- You lead the emergency response during critical situations and disruptions.
- You implement targeted measures for quality assurance and process optimization.
- You train and lead the operational terminal staff daily.
Working conditions
You work exclusively in the passenger area of airports. You monitor the terminal buildings. Your workplace is dynamic. It moves directly to the operations center or the gates as needed.
Where to learn
- Flughafen Zürich AG Human Resources8058 Zürich
Strengths
- Independence
- Communication skills
- Customer focus
- Resilience
- Leadership skills
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- High responsibility
- Stressful situations
- Noise and bustle
06 · Similar
