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Professional Military Pilot

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Professional military pilots carry out various flying missions. The prospective pilots choose one of two specialisations: jet pilot or helicopter pilot. Jet pilots ensure the integrity and sovereignty of national airspace and guarantee the safety of the country and its population 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Their day-to-day work involves a wide variety of missions: In addition to the air police service, training missions at home and abroad are also carried out, including aerial refuelling, night and supersonic flights and exercises with other nations.

Entry
~CHF 52'000
CHF 4'333/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 95'000
CHF 7'917/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 120'000
CHF 10'000/Mt.

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

📚 Education
LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)
Duration36 months

Your path to Professional Military Pilot

Secondary School

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Decision
ApprenticeshipHigh SchoolSpecialized School

Apprenticeship (EFZ)

Company + vocational school

3–4 years
Optional: Vocational Baccalaureate+1 year

Opens path to UAS

Work directlyBMS during apprenticeshipBMS after apprenticeship

Career Start

Qualified professional

Starting salary: CHF 52'000/year

Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics7/10
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🔬 Science7/10
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💻 IT7/10
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🔧 Manual6/10
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🎨 Artistic2/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10
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🎨 Creativity2/10
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🤝 Social Contact7/10
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💪 Physical Demands8/10
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🔮 Future Outlook6/10
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🔥 Demand (current)2/10
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AI Risk2/10
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