Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 75'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 75'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 41'524 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 180'000 |
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Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Berufsbordoperateur
You operate technical systems on board military aircraft
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Berufsbordoperateur work as part of the aircraft crew and coordinate special missions in close cooperation with pilots.
As a Berufsbordoperateur, you play a central role in Switzerland's security network. On board military aircraft and helicopters, you support pilots during complex missions. Your task is to operate technical equipment and guide missions with precision. You ensure the Air Force is ready for action around the clock. This profession demands high discipline, technical understanding, and reliable teamwork.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryArmed Forces & Civil Protection
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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 Berufsbordoperateur.
Salary trend
-60% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 188'889 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 75'000 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Berufsbordoperateur (BBO)
Official education path
Training is provided on demand at a specific Air Force school.
Typical training path
Berufsbordoperateur (BBO)
Prerequisites
- Praktischer Dienst als Leutnant der Schweizer Armee bestanden
- Erfolgreicher Abschluss einer Sekundarschule (oder einer gleichwertigen Schule) und einer dreijährigen Berufslehre oder einer Mittelschule
- Kenntnisse in einer zweiten Landessprache
- Fachtechnische Eignungsprüfung bestanden
- Einwandfreier Leumund (keine Einträge im Strafregister und im Betreibungsregister)
- Höchstalter von 26 Jahren nicht überschritten
- Abklärung der körperlichen Tauglichkeit sowie der intellektuellen und psychischen Eignung durch das FAI (Fliegerärztliches Institut) bestanden
Requirements
- Gute militärische Qualifikationen
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Teamwork skills
- Resilience
- Discipline
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the control panel and check the systems together with the crew before the aircraft takes off for a special mission.
- You operate technical equipment and systems on board military aircraft.
- You coordinate the flow of special missions with the pilots.
- You ensure the Air Force is always ready for action.
- You monitor all important displays and controls during the flight.
- You support the crew with navigation and communication.
- You prepare the equipment for the next assignment.
Working conditions
You work primarily on board military aircraft and helicopters of the Air Force. You are also active on military airfields and in operational centers.
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Teamwork skills
- Resilience
- Discipline
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- High responsibility
- Little planning security
- Physical demands
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