Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 30'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 66'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 20'000 |
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Swiss professionsVehicles
Lizenzierte/r Luftfahrzeugmechaniker/in
You maintain and repair aircraft and helicopters under strict safety guidelines
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Lizenzierte/r Luftfahrzeugmechaniker/in maintain, repair and certify aircraft according to EASA regulations.
You ensure that aircraft and helicopters stay safely in the air. As a Lizenzierte/r Luftfahrzeugmechaniker/in you check all systems, replace worn parts and document every task. Your EASA licence gives you the right to officially release the maintenance. Teamwork and precise work are your daily companions. You take responsibility for the safety of passengers and crew.
FieldVehicles
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryAircraft, Boat & Other Vehicle Construction
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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 Lizenzierte/r Luftfahrzeugmechaniker/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
- 🎓 EASA Part-66 Lizenz "Luftfahrzeugmechaniker/in"
Official education path
Training follows EASA guidelines at specialised companies. It includes theoretical modules and practical placements.
Typical training path
EASA Part-66 Lizenz "Luftfahrzeugmechaniker/in"
Prerequisites
- Berufliche Grundbildung EFZ
- Polymechaniker/in EFZ, Schwerpunkt Instandhaltung
- Automobil-Mechatroniker/in EFZ
- Landmaschinenmechaniker/in EFZ
- Konstrukteur/in EFZ
Requirements
- Reliability
- Sense of responsibility
- Initiative
- Good English language skills
Where this can lead
A career change is possible if you have a related technical basic qualification and complete the EASA modules later.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Precise work
- Teamwork
- Sense of responsibility
- English skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand by the aircraft and check the engines with special measuring tools. You replace faulty sensors. You coordinate your steps closely with your colleagues in the hangar.
- You maintain and check all systems of aircraft and helicopters.
- You repair structural defects and replace worn parts.
- You check the instruments and ensure they work perfectly.
- You document every measure taken without gaps for the authorities.
- You issue official release signatures for the maintenance after passing the exam.
- You work closely with specialists from various technical fields.
Working conditions
You work in hangars, on airfields or in specialised maintenance companies. You are often outside in all weathers.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Verband Flugtechnischer Betriebe SVFB Schulsekretariat c/o Swiss International Air LInes Ltd.4002 Basel
- Bundesamt für Zivilluftfahrt BAZL3003 Bern
Strengths
- Precise work
- Teamwork
- Sense of responsibility
- English skills
Trade-offs
- Time pressure
- Physical strain
- Weather dependency
- Regulatory effort
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