Emmen
Aircraft Mechanic F/A-18 (Technician Mechanical)
- 12 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
- Emmen
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.Aircraft Mechanic F/A-18 (Technician Mechanical)
80-100
Emmen
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 courses
What you bring with you
- Completed basic mechanical training (e.g. polymechanic, plant and apparatus builder, automotive specialist, mechatronics technician or comparable mechanical activity)
- Strong technical aptitude
- Good oral and written English skills (approx. First Certificate / B1 level)
- Reliable and clean working method as well as a high sense of responsibility are prerequisites
- Resilient, team-oriented and committed personality with stamina and flexibility
- Swiss citizenship (mandatory due to the nature of the function)
Do you 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 taking a position in a military-related environment, to apply.
About the department
In the AIR division at RUAG, we ensure the maintenance, servicing and modernisation of aircraft. As an aircraft mechanic, you make a crucial contribution to the safety and operational readiness of our fleet.
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
Judith Sattler
Talent Acquisition Specialist
+41 58 461 76 37
