Aircraft Technician (F/A-18) - Payerne

About the job

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities on F/A-18 and future military aircrafts
• Carry out inspections, functional checks and testing 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 to safety, quality and continuous improvement within maintenance operations

• Completed vocational training in a (electro-)technical field (i.e. Polymechanic, Automation technician, Electromechanical technician or comparable)
• Strong interest in aviation and complex technical systems
• Good (technical) Englishskills a prerequisite (or strong motivation to improve this competence)
• Good command of either French or German; knowledge of a second national language is considered as plus
• Category B driving licence
• Reliable, precise and team-oriented personality with a strong sense of responsibility
• Swiss citizenship (due to military/air force related function)

Do you repair a Ferrari engine in the blink of an eye? Are you interested in technology in general? Then a job in the service/maintenance department at RUAG offers you the unique opportunity to work on aircraft and military systems and to contribute to the security of Switzerland.

• Completed vocational training in a (electro-)technical field (i.e. Polymechanic, Automation technician, Electromechanical technician or comparable)
• Strong interest in aviation and complex technical systems
• Good (technical) Englishskills a prerequisite (or strong motivation to improve this competence)
• Good command of either French or German; knowledge of a second national language is considered as plus
• Category B driving licence
• Reliable, precise and team-oriented personality with a strong sense of responsibility
• Swiss citizenship (due to military/air force related function)

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities on F/A-18 and future military aircrafts
• Carry out inspections, functional checks and testing 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 to safety, quality and continuous improvement within maintenance operations