What does a Mountain Railway Director do?

You run a mountain railway company in a tourist region.

What education does Mountain Railway Director require?

University of Applied Sciences (48 months)

How much does a Mountain Railway Director earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 95'000, mid ~CHF CHF 130'000 per year (approximate).

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Mountain Railway Director

Hospitality & Gastronomy

Mountain railway directors manage cable car and aerial tramway companies in Swiss tourism regions. They are responsible for operations, safety, investments and strategic development between winter and summer tourism.

Entry

~CHF 95'000

CHF 7'917/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 130'000

CHF 10'833/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 180'000

CHF 15'000/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration48 months

Your path to Mountain Railway Director

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Secondary School

You are here

Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 95'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science4/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual3/10

🎨 Artistic4/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact7/10

💪 Physical Demands3/10

📈 Career Growth5/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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