Swiss International Air Lines AG
Zürich/Kloten
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Tinsmith / Sheet Metal Expert (100%, all genders)
- 12 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Zürich/Kloten
Job summary
Join our Sheet Metal Shop, shaping the future of flying! Enjoy a dynamic work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Maintain and repair aircraft structures and components.
- Assess damage and execute repairs using aircraft manuals.
- Document all maintenance per EASA/FAA regulations.
Skills
- Completed apprenticeship or experience as a metalworker.
- Experience in aviation industry sheet metal work.
- Good command of technical English and German.
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About the job
Shape the future of flying and become part of our team in the "Sheet Metal Shop," where we offer the highest precision and quality in the maintenance and repair of aircraft components.
Start date: by arrangement
You can apply in English or German.
Shape the future of flying and become part of our team in the "Sheet Metal Shop," where we offer the highest precision and quality in the maintenance and repair of aircraft components.
Start date: by arrangement
You can apply in English or German.
Tasks
Our tinsmith workshop is responsible for all maintenance and repair work on structural components and plays an essential role in ensuring that our aircraft are in top condition for our passengers.
- Maintenance and repairs on aircraft structures, wings, and control surfaces of our aircraft fleet, including Airbus A220, A320, A330, A350, and Boeing 777
- Assessment of damage and execution of repairs using aircraft manuals, in collaboration with Engineering, Composite Shop, and NDT
- Manufacture and fabrication of new structural parts
- Minor painting work as well as repainting of components
- Documentation of all maintenance and repair work carried out according to EASA/FAA regulations
- Reading and interpreting technical regulations and instructions in English
Inspiring environment
Become a part of SWISS
Our shared goal is to make every customer's flight a true flying experience. To achieve this, we go the extra mile - always, at every step of the process, worldwide. Become part of our fascinating world, where a job becomes a lifelong adventure.
Benefits
Attractive pension fund
Discounted parking or public transport
13th-month salary
Corporate health management
25 days vacation
Travel discounts
Diversity programs
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Attractive pension fund, discounted parking or public transport, 13th-month salary, corporate health management, 25 days vacation, travel discounts, diversity programs, paid maternity and paternity leave
Requirements
- Completed vocational training or several years of experience as an industrial bodywork or construction tinsmith as well as plant and apparatus builder
- Experience as a tinsmith in the aviation industry. The FOCA Cat. S license for sheet metal processing is an advantage
- Experience in painting
- Good IT skills in Windows applications and AMOS are an advantage
- Good German skills as well as solid knowledge of technical English
- Swiss driving license category B
- High flexibility and willingness to work early and late shifts (in exceptional cases also night shifts) as well as on-call duty, including weekends and holidays
- Independence, solution-oriented and innovative thinking and acting, as well as teamwork skills
For further questions, please contact our Recruiting Services Center at +41 44 564 22 66.
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