Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 113'200 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 105'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 110'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 116'025 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 126'909 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 136'500 |
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Swiss professionsBeauty & Sports
Fallschirminstruktor/in
You train parachuting athletes safely and pass on theoretical and practical know-how.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Fallschirminstruktor/in and instructors lead theoretical and practical courses for safe parachuting.
Parachuting fascinates many people, but safety always comes first. As a Fallschirminstruktor/in, you train beginners and experienced jumpers with expert knowledge. You explain aerodynamics, weather conditions, and regulations. You show how to handle the equipment and closely monitor every jump. You take full responsibility for the well-being of the participants. You ensure that every exit is controlled and safe.
FieldBeauty & Sports
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryMovement & Sport
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Purchase Director. Based on 1,235 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 115'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 118'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 120'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 117'109 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zug | CHF 165'000 | 23 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 133'000 | 38 |
| Schaffhausen | CHF 130'000 | 16 |
| Zurich | CHF 128'883 | 202 |
| Fribourg | CHF 127'320 | 12 |
| Lucerne | CHF 125'000 | 35 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 174'000 | 16 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 150'000 | 77 |
| Utilities | CHF 147'500 | 22 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 140'000 | 22 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 139'700 | 21 |
| Insurance | CHF 135'000 | 9 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fallschirminstruktor/in
Official education path
Training is provided by specialized parachuting schools and recognized associations that combine theoretical and practical lessons.
Typical training path
Fallschirminstruktor/in
Prerequisites
- Good health
- High risk awareness
- High sense of responsibility
- Leadership skills
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Good health
- Risk awareness
- Sense of responsibility
- Leadership skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the launch point. You check the harnesses and give final instructions on body position during free fall. After a safe landing, you discuss the flight phase together. You note any corrections for the next jump.
- You teach theoretical basics on aerodynamics, meteorology, and current regulations.
- You explain how to handle the parachute and its accessories correctly.
- You instruct trainees in detail on what to do before, during, and after the jump.
- You teach participants how to maintain a stable free fall and perform simple flight maneuvers.
- You monitor safety and reliably assess the skills of the learners.
- You conduct license exams when needed and lead special safety training sessions.
Working conditions
You work mainly at airfields, jump centers, or specialized parachuting schools in Switzerland and abroad.
Strengths
- Good health
- Risk awareness
- Sense of responsibility
- Leadership skills
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Weather dependency
- Physical strain
- Irregular hours
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