Career Change/Start: Do You Want to Become an Aircraft Engine Mechanic?

14 March 2026
100%
Permanent position
Zürich

Job summary

We are a leading provider of aircraft engine services based in Zurich.

Tasks

Support disassembly and assembly of aircraft engines or modules.
Ensure completion of tasks per manuals and regulations.
Execute assigned tasks on time with high quality.

Skills

Completed vocational training in a mechanical or technical field.
Self-driven, precise, and responsible work ethic.
Good English skills, German is a plus.

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About the job

We are a globally leading provider of services in the field of maintenance, repair, and overhaul of engines headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with over 90 years of operational experience. Our continuous commitment to innovation, excellent quality, and sustainable environmental awareness drives us to be an industry-leading company.

In collaboration with an extensive customer network of global partners, we offer comprehensive, fully customized solutions for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft engines, airframes, and components, including impeccable technical support for over 500 customers. Our mission: We secure your flight! Have you always found the aviation industry interesting and would like to develop further in this industry? Then this might be your chance. We are looking for committed and qualified career changers from other industries or also career starters for our shop floor in various areas, including Engine Line, Module Line, and Piece Part Repair, at our locations in Bad Zurzach and Zurich Airport. As part of your development, you will participate in our MRO Fundamentals Training and our ongoing on-the-job training programs. If this appeals to you, we look forward to receiving your application as an aircraft engine mechanic.

As an aircraft engine mechanic, you will take on the following tasks:

Support in the disassembly and assembly of aircraft engines or modules in one of our Engine Lines (GTF, LEAP, PW4000, CFM56)
Ensuring the technical and administrative completion of all assigned work according to applicable manuals and regulations
Timely and high-quality execution of assigned tasks
Application of lean methods and active support of continuous process improvements
Working with a focus on quality, safety, and environmental responsibility
Independent, efficient, and cost-conscious action

Your profile

Completed vocational training, ideally as a polymechanic, automotive or agricultural machinery mechanic, or from another strongly mechanical/technical industry
Independent, precise, and responsible working style
Strong team and communication skills
Physical resilience (especially the ability to lift heavy objects)
High personal responsibility and motivation
Good English skills (at least level B1), German skills are an advantage
Willingness to work in a 2-shift operation

We offer

We offer an attractive position in a global and dynamic company. Through competitive employment conditions, you have the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally. Our benefits system was developed with the goal of putting the interests of our employees at the center and supporting them in everyday life as well as in special life situations. Discover all the details on our website – just click below: www.srtechnics.com/careers/employee-benefits If you would like to apply for this position, please fill out the application form. For further questions, please contact us at: globalrecruitment@srtechnics.com Please note that due to Swiss labor law, we can only consider applicants with EU citizenship, Swiss citizenship, or a Swiss work permit.