What do toddlers dream about? Among the professions that many children aspire to is that of a train driver. But is that a good situation, Captain of the Rails? In France, the latter have a main employer : the Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français, better known by its acronym SNCF.
Like any profession, that of a train driver has its
advantages and disadvantages. The person responsible for driving and managing trains benefits in particular from the stability and job security sought by many professionals. In terms of remuneration, the base salary of a train driver is often above average. In addition, a public company like SNCF offers its employees many attractive social benefits, such as preferential rates from which families also benefit.
SNCF professions
That said, driving these (very) large machines is not always a walk in the park. Hours vary every day and are generally completely staggered. Drivers regularly work weekends and public holidays. And then, it happens that they are forced to sleep. Also, when you need to be present every day for your loved ones, it is sometimes better
stay at the dock.
The SNCF is not just about jobs that involve traveling a few hundred kilometers every day. THE
operational frameworks for rail trafficfor example, rarely leave their comfortable infra-traffic establishment. Their role is essential. On a daily basis, they are responsible for centralizing and distributing the information necessary for rail traffic. In short, these engineers are the guarantors of the safety and regularity of trains.
photo credit: Shutterstock The operational frameworks of rail traffic are evolving in infra-traffic establishments
The salary of an operational manager for rail traffic at SNCF
Rigor, initiative and operational management skills are among the qualities required for this profession in which job offers are numerous. On its website, the SNCF informs that there are currently 2,200 switching stations.
In terms of salary, these executives at SNCF can hope to earn on average 5,034 euros gross per month. Note that at SNCF, the salary corresponds to remuneration “meeting your skills and responsibilities, remuneration that evolves with your professional career”.
Join an SNCF training center
To apply, a candidate must hold a bac +5 technical oriented (engineering or university degree). If his profile is selected, he will be able to join the training when taking up a position with the SNCF. For information, all SNCF positions are open to people with disabilities.
photo credit: Shutterstock The candidate must hold a technical oriented bac +5
Upon arrival at the training center, a production entity welcomes the future rail traffic operational manager for approximately ten months. During this training, candidates acquire all the technical and regulatory skills necessary to practice the profession. Once confirmed, they have the possibility of evolving towards a position responsible for the organization of rail traffic or even a design engineer.
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