What does a Radio Operator (Oceangoing Shipping) do?

You handle radio communications on oceangoing ships.

What education does Radio Operator (Oceangoing Shipping) require?

Apprenticeship (EFZ) (36 months)

How much does a Radio Operator (Oceangoing Shipping) earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 52'000, mid ~CHF CHF 68'000 per year (approximate).

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Radio Operator (Oceangoing Shipping)

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Radio operators on board ocean-going vessels handle all radio communications. They carry out the following activities:

Entry

~CHF 52'000

CHF 4'333/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 68'000

CHF 5'667/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 78'080

CHF 6'507/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)

Duration36 months

Your path to Radio Operator (Oceangoing Shipping)

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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

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science5/10

💻 IT6/10

🔧 Manual4/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance3/10

🎨 Creativity2/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands3/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk7/10

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