RUAG AG
Emmen
Aircraft Mechanic F/A-18 (Technician Mechanical)
- 12 September 2026
- 100%
- Emmen
Job summary
Join RUAG to maintain the Swiss Air Force's F/A-18 fleet! Enjoy a collaborative work environment with growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Perform periodic maintenance on the F/A-18 aircraft.
- Execute modification and inspection tasks on the aircraft.
- Conduct unscheduled repairs on the F/A-18.
Skills
- Completed mechanical training (e.g., polymechanic, automotive specialist).
- Strong technical aptitude and reliable work ethic.
- Good command of English (B1 level) and teamwork skills.
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About the job
You can make a difference
- Performing work in the periodic maintenance of the F/A-18 of the Swiss Air Force
- Carrying out modification and inspection orders on the aircraft
- Unscheduled repairs on the F/A-18
- Participation in internal courses
What you bring with you
- Completed basic mechanical training (e.g. polymechanic, plant and apparatus builder, automotive specialist, mechatronics technician or comparable mechanical activity)
- Strong technical aptitude
- Good oral and written English skills (approx. First Certificate / B1 level)
- Reliable and clean working method as well as a high sense of responsibility are prerequisites
- Resilient, team-oriented and committed personality with stamina and flexibility
- Swiss citizenship (mandatory due to the nature of the function)
Salary and benefits
About 3000 employees of RUAG and RUAG Real Estate make a significant contribution to the security of Switzerland every day. They ensure that the Swiss Army as well as other operational and security organisations can always fully perform their tasks.
- Completed basic mechanical training (e.g. polymechanic, plant and apparatus builder, automotive specialist, mechatronics technician or comparable mechanical activity)
- Strong technical aptitude
- Good oral and written English skills (approx. First Certificate / B1 level)
- Reliable and clean working method as well as a high sense of responsibility are prerequisites
- Resilient, team-oriented and committed personality with stamina and flexibility
- Swiss citizenship (mandatory due to the nature of the function)
- Performing work in the periodic maintenance of the F/A-18 of the Swiss Air Force
- Carrying out modification and inspection orders on the aircraft
- Unscheduled repairs on the F/A-18
- Participation in internal courses
