Technician Mechanical F/A-18 (f/m/d)

Job Overview

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.

You can move it.

Responsibilities

• Performing periodic maintenance tasks, modification projects, and repairs on the Swiss Air Force F/A-18 aircraft
• Carrying out modification and inspection assignments on the aircraft
• Preparing the aircraft for test flights and handing it over to the test or company pilot

Qualifications

• Completed basic mechanical training
• Strong technical aptitude
• Good command of English, German, and French
• Reliability, precision, and a strong sense of responsibility are essential
• Resilient, team-oriented, and committed personality with perseverance and flexibility
• Willingness to work in a two-shift system (Monday to Friday)
• Do you not fully meet all the requirements? Apply anyway. We are always looking for talented and motivated people to join our team. We place great emphasis on diversity and equal opportunities and aim to build a versatile team where everyone can fully utilize their personal strengths. In particular, we encourage all people, regardless of gender, who may have concerns about accepting a position in a military-related environment to apply.

Benefits

• Place of work – Every day, around 3,000 employees of RUAG and RUAG Real Estate make a significant contribution to the security of Switzerland. They ensure that the Swiss Armed Forces and other emergency and security organizations can carry out their tasks at all times.
• Salary and fringe benefits – We offer a performance-oriented salary in line with the market, 13 months\‘ wages and generous premiums and bonuses. Together with additional fringe benefits this makes for an attractive overall package.
• Work-life balance – It is very important to us that our employees find a healthy balance between their professional and private lives. This is why, among other things, we offer flexible working hours and options for working from home.
• Transportation and meals – At RUAG, you benefit from discounts on transportation and meals. You can also take advantage of attractive offers on our benefits portal and receive fleet discounts from a number of well-known car brands.
• Career and development opportunities – We are committed to developing and realizing the potential of our employees. For this reason, we support them in continuously expanding their skills through training, courses and further education so they can achieve their professional goals.
• Leisure activities – We care about our employees. That is why we give them a day off for their birthday, offer a wide range of sports activities and the opportunity to take additional days off with a pay deduction in addition to their annual vacation entitlement.

Before you start work, you will be asked to provide an excerpt from the register of convictions and the debt enforcement register.

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