Head of Test Flight Operations

About the job

Emmen | 80-100%

You can contribute the following

• Technical and organisational leadership of the test flight operations team for flight tests with civil and predominantly non-military approved aviation systems (fighter jets, helicopters, turboprops and drones)
• Personnel and technical leadership of the test flight operations team including ensuring professional qualification and licensing, as well as acting as the contact person for coordination with the Air Force
• Participate in test flight operations (e.g. in provision and operation, as loadmaster, during cargo flights, in the creation of instructions, processes and content for manuals, etc.)
• Ensure operational readiness of the relevant equipment and vehicles of the test aircraft, installations, facilities and systems as well as the aircraft hangars at the Aviation Systems Centre Emmen
• Implement requirements (EASA Part 145 / Part 66) for our civil aircraft as well as the Air Force requirements for military aviation systems
• Prepare and accompany audits by military and civil authorities as well as with industry. Complete and approve maintenance documents for the work carried out by the team

What makes you unique

• Aircraft mechanic EFZ or similar 4-year technical basic training with many years of experience in flight operations. Leadership experience and further training in aviation are advantageous
• EASA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence (Category B1) is an advantage
• Precise, responsible, flexible and team-oriented working style. Enjoyment and motivation for diverse tasks around test flight operations as well as leading a team
• Driving licence category B (C/E advantageous) and good IT skills (MS Office/SAP)
• Flight medical fitness must be confirmed by the Flight Medical Institute before employment
• You have very good knowledge of the German official language and good English skills. Other official languages are an advantage

In a nutshell

You are the passionate and motivated aviator who, together with your team, the test pilots, flight test engineers and specialists for flight test infrastructure, enables the execution of flight tests for the Air Force systems. You enjoy working independently and proactively with your own team and various organisations, take initiative and help shape the further development within the flight testing management.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success model of Switzerland and work for the benefit of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits

As the central procurement office of the federal administration, we procure security-relevant systems and goods and are responsible for the technology and real estate management of the VBS.

The Science and Technology competence area (W+T) is responsible for the scientific assessment of technological aspects of military systems throughout their lifecycle, conducts risk analyses and develops safety concepts. Furthermore, W+T is responsible on behalf of the VBS for research in technology areas relevant to Switzerland's security policy.

At armasuisse, we live a "du" culture across all levels and engage daily with our values of courage, openness, foresight, trust, respect and joy. A pleasant and collegial working atmosphere is important to us. Therefore, we offer our employees diverse opportunities for exchange and networking. As diverse as Switzerland, armasuisse should be as well. We actively promote this within the framework of Diversity & Inclusion Management.

You and your skills are at the centre of armasuisse. We offer you a meaningful, varied range of tasks and support you in your personal development. Discover many more advantages of armasuisse such as our attractive employment conditions and flexible working models on our career page: www.ar.admin.ch/de/karriere-ar

Additional information

We only accept applications via our application management system. Click on "Apply now" for this. We look forward to your application.
We do not consider application dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.

Questions about the position

Markus Graf
+41 58 48 14005

Questions about the application

Raphaela Zihlmann
+41 58 46 51707