What does a Maritime Pilot do?

You guide ships safely through narrow waters and harbors.

What education does Maritime Pilot require?

Apprenticeship (EFZ) (36 months)

How much does a Maritime Pilot earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 52'000, mid ~CHF CHF 64'000 per year (approximate).

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Maritime Pilot

Transport & Logistics

Pilots guide a foreign ship in a specific sea pilotage area, for example on narrow shipping lanes or in harbours. On the Rhine, they navigate the sections of the river through Basel for which the skipper does not have the required skipper's licence. They carry out the following activities:

Entry

~CHF 52'000

CHF 4'333/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 64'000

CHF 5'333/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 Maritime Pilot

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Secondary School

You are here

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Decision

ApprenticeshipHigh SchoolSpecialized School

Apprenticeship (EFZ)3–4 years

Company + vocational school

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Optional: Vocational Baccalaureate+1 year

Opens path to UAS

Work directlyBMS during apprenticeshipBMS after apprenticeship

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Career Start

Qualified professional

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Starting salary: CHF 52'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics5/10

🔬 Science4/10

💻 IT5/10

🔧 Manual8/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity2/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands7/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)1/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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