Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 56'485 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 62'035 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 62'400 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 70'200 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 72'800 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 66'000 |
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Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Seilbahner/in EBA
You look after guests and operate cable car systems safely in the mountains
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Seilbahner/in EBA look after guests, operate cable car systems, and ensure safety and maintenance in tourism or industry.
The daily routine in the mountains is varied and responsible. You greet tourists, sell tickets, and look after them at the counter. You also monitor the cable car systems, carry out maintenance, and react quickly to breakdowns. Whether in winter or summer, you work outdoors and contribute to safety and comfort.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryAircraft, Boat & Other Vehicle Construction
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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 Seilbahnerin. Based on 85 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-15% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 76'850 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 57'200 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 59'650 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 65'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Valais | CHF 62'265 | 16 |
| Berne | CHF 57'400 | 12 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 63'000 | 51 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 62'530 | 11 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 57'850 | 6 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 49'270 | 8 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Seilbahner/in EBA
- ⏱ 2 Jahre
Official education path
The two-year apprenticeship combines practical training at a cable car company with theoretical block courses at the training centre.
Typical training path
Seilbahner/in EBA
Curriculum
- Betreuen von Kundinnen und Kunden
- Betreiben der Bahnanlage im Regelbetrieb
- Handeln in Störungsfällen
- Instandhaltung der Bahnanlage
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- Technical understanding
- Sense for practical work
- Joy and skill in dealing with guests
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Independent work
- Enjoyment of outdoor work
- Teamwork skills
- 1Betreuen von Kundinnen und Kunden
- 2Betreiben der Bahnanlage im Regelbetrieb
- 3Handeln in Störungsfällen
- 4Instandhaltung der Bahnanlage
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible if you already have technical prior knowledge or a similar basic qualification.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Guest focus
- Weather resistance
- Team spirit
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the counter and sell tickets while the cable car glides quietly through the valleys in the background. Afterwards, you check the systems for safety and help guests board and alight.
- You look after guests at the counter and answer questions about prices and routes.
- You operate chairlifts and ski lifts as well as passenger and freight cable cars in regular service.
- You monitor machines, cables, and lighting to ensure safe operations.
- You carry out simple maintenance checks and test rescue equipment for functionality.
- You work outdoors in all weather conditions and keep the operational areas clean.
Working conditions
You work in tourist regions on mountain railways or in winter sports areas. Sometimes you also work in industrial companies that use cable cars for passenger and freight transport.
Where to learn
- Ausbildungszentrum Seilbahnen SchweizZeughausstrasse 19, 3860 Meiringen
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Guest focus
- Weather resistance
- Team spirit
Trade-offs
- Weather dependence
- Shift work
- Responsibility
- Physical strain
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