Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 68'050 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 75'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 79'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 90'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 90'500 |
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Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Aviatikingenieur/in FH
You shape and secure the future of aviation with technical and operational expertise.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Aviatikingenieur/in FH develop and optimise aircraft systems. You secure processes and lead teams in a highly technical environment.
You see yourself as an aviation expert. You analyse technological developments. You assess their impact on the industry. You work with international partners to put your knowledge into practice. You combine technical understanding with business thinking. This ensures safe and efficient operations.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Aeronautical Engineer. Based on 306 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+14% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 70'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 77'925 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 73'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 80'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Lucerne | CHF 86'812 | 20 |
| Zurich | CHF 76'050 | 61 |
| Geneva | CHF 73'188 | 24 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 73'000 | 15 |
| Nidwalden | CHF 72'775 | 38 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 86'000 | 15 |
| Industry various | CHF 79'550 | 80 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 75'000 | 63 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 74'550 | 50 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 70'000 | 15 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 65'000 | 40 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Bachelor of Science ZFH in Aviatik"
- ⏱ 6 Semester (Vollzeit) 8 Semester (praxisintegriert)
Official education path
The study takes 6 semesters full-time or 8 semesters practice-integrated. It leads to the federally recognised Bachelor of Science ZFH in Aviatik.
Typical training path
Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Bachelor of Science ZFH in Aviatik"
Prerequisites
- Completion of a minimum 3-year vocational basic training with technical or commercial Berufsmaturität
- Completion of a gymnasiale Maturität and 1-year vocational internship in a field related to the study programme
- Completion of a gymnasiale Maturität and internship contract with an aviation company (for practice-integrated bachelor's degree)
Requirements
- Networked thinking
- Analytical skills
- Strong teamwork skills
- Communication skills
- Independence
- Technical understanding
Where this can lead
Further business training opens up career changes in banks and insurance companies.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Networked thinking
- Analytical skills
- Teamwork
- Technical understanding
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You review new maintenance processes with your team. You make sure all safety standards are met exactly. You coordinate workflows between manufacturers, operators and authorities.
- You analyse technological developments and their impact on the aviation industry.
- You optimise economic and safety processes with your team.
- You support highly technical projects in the industry's global network.
- You take responsibility for aircraft type certification and maintenance.
- You review official regulations and implement operational measures in airlines.
- You apply quality, safety and risk management in complex systems.
Working conditions
You work in aviation companies, at aircraft manufacturers and on airport sites. You also work for airlines, air traffic control, the air force or aviation authorities.
Where to learn
- ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften School of EngineeringTechnikumstr. 9, 8401 Winterthur
Strengths
- Networked thinking
- Analytical skills
- Teamwork
- Technical understanding
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Strict regulations
- International exchange
- Dynamic industry
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