RUAG AG
Emmen
Aircraft Mechanic / Technician Mechanical F/A-18
- 08 September 2026
- 100%
- Emmen
Job summary
Join RUAG and work with the Swiss Air Force's F/A-18! Enjoy a dynamic work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Perform periodic maintenance on the F/A-18 fighter jets.
- Conduct modification and inspection tasks on aircraft.
- Handle unscheduled repairs on the F/A-18.
Skills
- Completed mechanical training in a relevant field is required.
- Strong technical aptitude and interest in military work.
- Reliable, clean work ethic with excellent teamwork skills.
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About the job
What you can achieve
- 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 on-the-job training and aviation-related courses
What you bring with you
- Completed basic mechanical training (e.g. automotive technician, plant and apparatus builder, polymechanic EFZ or similar field)
- Strong technical aptitude and interest in working in a military environment
- Good oral and written English skills (approx. First / B1 level)
- Openness and flexibility to be introduced to and trained in the activity and aviation-specific knowledge
- Reliable and clean working method with a high sense of responsibility and endurance
- Resilient, team-oriented and committed personality
- Swiss citizenship (due to function)
Salary and benefits
Can you repair a Ferrari engine faster than the police allow? Are you generally interested in technology and engineering? Then you have a unique opportunity in the service/maintenance area at RUAG to work on aircraft or military systems and help make Switzerland safe.
- Completed basic mechanical training (e.g. automotive technician, plant and apparatus builder, polymechanic EFZ or similar field)
- Strong technical aptitude and interest in working in a military environment
- Good oral and written English skills (approx. First / B1 level)
- Openness and flexibility to be introduced to and trained in the activity and aviation-specific knowledge
- Reliable and clean working method with a high sense of responsibility and endurance
- Resilient, team-oriented and committed personality
- Swiss citizenship (due to 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 on-the-job training and aviation-related courses
