RUAG AG
Emmen
Aircraft Mechanic / Technician Mechanical F/A-18
- 15 October 2026
- 100%
- Emmen
Job summary
Join RUAG and contribute to the Swiss Air Force's F/A-18 maintenance. Enjoy a dynamic work environment and internal training opportunities.
Tasks
- Perform periodic maintenance on the Swiss Air Force's F/A-18.
- Execute modification and inspection tasks on the aircraft.
- Carry out unscheduled repairs on the F/A-18.
Skills
- Completed mechanical training in automotive or similar fields.
- Strong technical skills and interest in military operations.
- Reliable, flexible, and a great team player.
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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 German and English skills (level B2)
- 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 (function-related)
Salary and benefits
About 3000 employees of RUAG and RUAG Real Estate make a significant contribution to the security of Switzerland every day. They ensure that the Swiss Army as well as other operational and security organisations can fully perform their tasks at all times.
- 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 German and English skills (level B2)
- 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 (function-related)
- 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
