RUAG AG
Emmen
Technician Avionics Jets [Flugzeug AvionikerIn/ElektrikerIn] - Emmen or Payerne
- 07 October 2026
- 100%
- Emmen
Job summary
Join the Swiss Air Force team, working on cutting-edge military jets. Enjoy a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth.
Tasks
- Perform maintenance on current and future military jets.
- Conduct inspections and test avionics and electrical systems.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical systems.
Skills
- Vocational training in a technical field; Swiss citizenship required.
- Strong interest in aviation and technical systems.
- Advanced English skills; German or French is a plus.
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In this role, you will work directly on Swiss Air Force jets, primarily handling the following tasks:
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities on current and future military jets
- Carry out scheduled maintenance, inspections, functional checks, including replacement and testing of avionics and electrical systems (instruments, electronics, radio, and avionics) in accordance with technical documentation
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and avionics systems
- Execute technical modifications and change orders
- Participate in aircraft preparation and return-to-service activities
- Ensure proper traceability of completed work and maintain maintenance documentation
- Actively contribute and participate in internal avionics training courses related to safety, quality and within maintenance operations / flightline support
What you should bring with you
- Completet vocational training (EFZ/CPC) in a technical or electrical field (e.g. automation technician, electronics technician, diagnostics specialist or similar)
- Strong interest in or previous aviatic experiences of complex technical systems
- Advanced (technical) Englishskills (Level B1/B2) is a prerequisite
- Good command of either French or German; knowledge of a second national language is considered as plus
- Category B driving licence
- A resilient personality with team-player qualities and a strong sense of responsibility and flexibility for possible shift-work, combined with a precise, quality-oriented approach to work
- Swiss citizenship (absolute requiremenent for working on a military base)
Salary and fringe benefits
Every day, around 3,000 employees of RUAG and RUAG Real Estate make as significant contribution to the security of Switzerland. They ensure that the Swiss Armed Forces and other emergency and security organizations can comprehensibly carry out their tasks at all times.
- Completet vocational training (EFZ/CPC) in a technical or electrical field (e.g. automation technician, electronics technician, diagnostics specialist or similar)
- Strong interest in or previous aviatic experiences of complex technical systems
- Advanced (technical) Englishskills (Level B1/B2) is a prerequisite
- Good command of either French or German; knowledge of a second national language is considered as plus
- Category B driving licence
- A resilient personality with team-player qualities and a strong sense of responsibility and flexibility for possible shift-work, combined with a precise, quality-oriented approach to work
- Swiss citizenship (absolute requiremenent for working on a military base)
In this role, you will work directly on Swiss Air Force jets, primarily handling the following tasks:
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities on current and future military jets
- Carry out scheduled maintenance, inspections, functional checks, including replacement and testing of avionics and electrical systems (instruments, electronics, radio, and avionics) in accordance with technical documentation
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and avionics systems
- Execute technical modifications and change orders
- Participate in aircraft preparation and return-to-service activities
- Ensure proper traceability of completed work and maintain maintenance documentation
- Actively contribute and participate in internal avionics training courses related to safety, quality and within maintenance operations / flightline support
