Head of Operations (100% – m/f) — FART – Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi
- Location
- Locarno
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 114 days ago
Role overview
FART – Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi publishes the following competition.
Position: 1 Head of Operations (100% – m/f).
Locarno, 20 February 2026 The Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi (FART) Ltd of Locarno, a public transport company, is looking for a HEAD OF OPERATIONS (100% - m/f).
- FART – Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi publishes the following competition.
- Position: 1 Head of Operations (100% – m/f).
- Valid Swiss Category B train‑movement certificate.
- Proven multi‑year experience with the Iltis system.
Key requirements
- Valid Swiss Category B train‑movement certificate.
- Proven multi‑year experience with the Iltis system.
- Italian plus German and/or French at B2 level.
- Good computer skills.
- High sense of responsibility and quick decision‑making.
- Ability to work under pressure and good health.
- Strong relational skills and teamwork/independent work.
- Availability for irregular shifts and training courses.
Application process
- Application method
- Applications must be sent to the FART Management via the specific form available on the company website www.fartiamo.ch/lavora-con-noi-concorsi Required documents Cover letter and motivation Curriculum vitae
- Copies of diplomas, certificates and work attestations
- Additional documentation - (e.g. criminal record extract, medical certificate) may be requested later. Further information can be obtained from
Contacts
- Mr Giangiorgio Helbling, Head of the Department of Operations of the Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi, 091/756 04 00, [email protected]
- Official notice available in PDF. Sector Public transport / Railway Location
- Via Domenico Galli 9, 6600 Locarno (TI), Switzerland
- [email protected] | Tel. +41 (0)91 756 04 00
Additional details
- For this important safety‑ and quality‑oriented function, versatile candidates who enjoy working for the Railway and Bus Operation, oriented towards a total modernization and strong development of the offer, are sought.
- Carry out external activities (on the FART network or at other IT) when necessary and for special events. Professional and competence requirements
- Good computer knowledge. General requirements
- The candidate must be available to attend the training courses provided by the company. Preferential title
- Applications must be sent to the FART Management via the specific form available on the company website www.fartiamo.ch/lavora-con-noi-concorsi Cover letter and motivation
- Additional documentation - (e.g. criminal record extract, medical certificate) may be requested later. Further information can be obtained from
- Official notice available in PDF. Public transport / Railway
- Contact - [email protected] | Tel. +41 (0)91 756 04 00
Notes and original content
- Carry out external activities (on the FART network or at other IT) when necessary and for special events.
- Requirements
- Professional and competence requirements
- Good computer knowledge.
- General requirements
- The candidate must be available to attend the training courses provided by the company.
- Preferential title
- Applications must be sent to the FART Management via the specific form available on the company website www.fartiamo.ch/lavora-con-noi-concorsi
- Cover letter and motivation
- Curriculum vitae
Questions about this listing
What salary does FART – Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi offer for this role?
FART – Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi lists CHF 72'000 - 97'000 gross per year for this position in Locarno. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does FART – Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with FART – Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status.
How do I apply for this position at FART – Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to FART – Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi's original listing at fartiamo.ch, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
