Joint Maintenance Avionics Technician | Flight operations & support

In this role, you are the link between maintenance, pilots and operations management, ensuring that the air force fleet is always ready for deployment and safe. In a dynamic environment, you will be responsible for the following tasks: Performing scheduled maintenance intervals, including system replacement and testing. Analyzing error messages, troubleshooting processes, and performing structural repairs. Conducting the final pre-flight check. Visual and functional inspections after each flight (aircraft and system condition). Accompanying pilots/jet crews to training flights. Working at Payerne air base and at other Swiss military airfields as needed. Transporting and loading spare parts, tools and specialized equipment within the airfield.

Do you repair a Ferrari engine in the blink of an eye? Are you interested in technology in general? Then a job in the service/maintenance department at RUAG offers you the unique opportunity to work on aircraft and military systems and to contribute to the security of Switzerland.

• Technical vocational training (EFZ), ideally with an electrotechnical focus (e.g. automation technician, electronics technician, diagnostician or comparable profession)

• Professional experience and knowledge in flight operations and aircraft maintenance, ideally in a military environment, with the required module qualifications/licenses according to EASA Part-66, Category B1 (Mechanics) or B2 (Avionics) highly advantageous

• Category B driver's license mandatory, Category C/E advantageous

• Very good (technical) English (min. B1 level) as well as either conversational German or French skills combined with proficient PC user competences (MS Office/SAP) desired

• High level of commitment and flexibility (for QRA, AMA, AMI, night/weekend shifts, and deployment changes both domestically and internationally)

• Highly resilient, team-oriented personality with a reliable, precise work ethic and a strong sense of responsibility/safety awareness

• Swiss citizenship (due to workplace on military base)