Skyguide, a quality employer

Because navigation safety cannot allow any compromises, skyguide demands a lot from its staff. But it also offers attractive working conditions and interesting and complex tasks in an international environment, and within a highly skilled team.

A large-scale enterprise. With its some 1400 employees working on 14 locations, skyguide ranks among the largest employers in Switzerland.
Renowned in the profession. Among both Swiss and foreign air traffic control experts, skyguide is held in high regard for its professional competence. Its statute as High Reliability Organisation and its innovative spirit – especially in the pioneering area of civil and military services integration or international cooperation – are widely acknowledged.
Serving the public. Under mandate from the Swiss Confederation, skyguide fulfils a public service function, which is the basis of the high commitment of its employees.
Reliable employees. The average seniority for the whole of the skyguide staff is almost 12 years.
Varied and highly qualified professions. There are over 80 professions practised in skyguide - specialised, highly qualified posts, mainly in technical areas (1/4 of the staff, see Technician/Engineer or ATSEP profile) and air traffic control (2/3 of the staff, see Air Traffic Controller profile).
Multiple service and operation sites. Skyguide operates at 14 locations in Switzerland and ensures the maintenance of 240 installations throughout the country.
In-depth training and many opportunities for professional development. Each year, 30 million Swiss francs are invested to produce a new generation of operational experts and to ensure intensive further training of the staff.
A modern and socially responsible employer. Significant emphasis is placed on dialogue with the representatives of the six staff associations. At skyguide, collective labour agreements along with the provident schemes of skyguide’s pension fund contribute to a progressive social security offering.
Diversity and equality of opportunity. Over 35 nationalities are represented at skyguide, contributing to its cultural diversity. At skyguide, women enjoy equal rights and opportunities in all areas and posts in the company.