Wilderswil
Maintenance Mechanic Armament Systems F/A-18
- 11 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Basic knowledge)
About the job
Around 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 any time.Maintenance Mechanic Armament Systems F/A-18
100%
Wilderswil
What you can achieve
- Maintenance work on aviation components of the Swiss Air Force
- Maintenance/Overhaul F/A-18 Gun System
- Repairs, fault analysis and modifications of removed aviation components
- Inspecting and assessing individual parts
- Setting up and conducting test runs on the corresponding test systems
- Maintenance work on test systems and special equipment
- Customer support in case of faults
What you bring with you
- Completed training as a polymechanic or mechanic (EFZ)
- Ideally professional experience in the maintenance of aircraft components
- Enjoyment of complex mechanics
- Efficient and precise working method
- Reliable, responsible personality
- Good technical English skills
- Swiss nationality (function-related)
If you do not meet all the requirements one hundred percent, apply anyway. We are always looking for talented and motivated people who want to enrich our team. We place great value on diversity and equal opportunities and our goal is to build a diverse team in which everyone can fully develop their personal strengths. We especially encourage all people, regardless of their gender, who may have concerns about accepting a position in a military-related environment, to apply.
About the department
Our department ensures the reliable availability of mechanical components for the Swiss Air Force. Applicants can expect a committed team and the chance to take on responsibility in a highly precise environment.
Success arises from the interplay of all – supported by trust, teamwork and mutual support.
Your benefits
Salary and benefits
We place great importance on our employees finding a healthy balance between work and private life. Therefore, among other things, we offer flexible working hours and home office options.
We offer you a performance-oriented and market-appropriate salary, 13 monthly salaries as well as generous bonuses and allowances. Together with other benefits, this results in an attractive overall package.
Flexible working
Discounts
At RUAG you benefit from discounts in the areas of mobility and catering. In addition, you benefit from attractive offers on our benefit portal and have fleet discounts with various renowned car brands.
Advancement and training opportunities
It is important to us to promote and develop the potential of our employees. Through training, courses and further education, we support them in continuously expanding their skills to achieve their professional goals.
Leisure activities
Our employees are close to our hearts. That is why we give them a day off on their birthday, offer a diverse range of sports and the possibility to take additional days off with a salary deduction in addition to the annual holiday entitlement.
Your contact person
Stefanie Pascarella
Talent Acquisition Specialist
+41 58 461 75 62
