Every day, around 3,000 employees of RUAG and RUAG Real Estate contribute to the security of Switzerland, ensuring that the Swiss Armed Forces and other emergency and security organizations can carry out their tasks at all times. The team is responsible for the entire electrical system of current and future Air Force fighter jets, including removal, installation, repairs, troubleshooting, modification, and updates of systems.
Your tasks
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities on current and future military jets
- Carry out scheduled maintenance, inspections, functional checks, including replacement and testing of avionics and electrical systems (instruments, electronics, radio, and avionics) 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
- Regular participation in internal avionics training courses related to safety, quality and within maintenance operations / flightline support
What you bring
- Completed vocational training (EFZ/CFC) in a technical or electrical field (e.g. automation technician, electronics technician, diagnostics specialist or similar)
- Strong interest in or previous aviatic experiences of complex technical systems
- Advanced (technical) English skills (Level B1/B2) is a prerequisite
- Good command of either French or German; knowledge of a second national language is considered as plus
- Category B driving licence
- A resilient personality with team-player qualities and a strong sense of responsibility and flexibility for possible shift-work, combined with a precise, quality-oriented approach to work
- Swiss citizenship/nationality (absolute requirement for working on a military base)
What the company offers
- Performance-oriented salary in line with the market, 13 months' wages, generous premiums and bonuses
- Additional fringe benefits for an attractive overall package
- Flexible working hours and options for working from home
- Discounts on transportation and meals
- Attractive offers on the benefits portal and fleet discounts from well-known car brands
- Support for continuous skill development through training, courses and further education
- Day off for birthday, wide range of sports activities, and opportunity to take additional days off with pay deduction in addition to annual vacation entitlement
About the company
RUAG and RUAG Real Estate employ around 3,000 people and play a key role in supporting the Swiss Armed Forces and other security organizations.
The team
The team is responsible for the electrical systems of Air Force fighter jets, handling tasks such as removal, installation, repairs, troubleshooting, modification, and updates.