RUAG AG

Emmen

Aircraft Mechanic Jets Air Force

  • 16 June 2026
  • 100%
  • Emmen

About the job

This is what you can achieve

In your role, you work directly on the combat jets of the Swiss Air Force and mainly take on the following tasks:
  • Maintenance & servicing: Carrying out scheduled maintenance intervals including replacement & testing of systems
  • Repairs & troubleshooting: Analysis of error messages, troubleshooting processes and structural repairs
  • Modification and inspection orders: Visual and functional checks after each flight (aircraft and system condition)
  • Work documentation and quality management
  • Attending internal training and courses

This is what you bring with you

  • Completed vocational training (EFZ) in the mechanical field, e.g. as a polymechanic, plant and apparatus builder, mechatronics technician, diagnostician or comparable
  • Strong technical skills
  • Conversational English skills (level B1/B2) desired (additionally French skills for Payerne)
  • High commitment and flexibility
  • Resilient personality with team player qualities, strong sense of responsibility/safety awareness and precise and reliable working method
  • Swiss citizenship

Salary and benefits


Can you repair a Ferrari engine faster than the police allow? Are you generally interested in technology and engineering? Then you have a unique opportunity in the RUAG Service / Maintenance area to work on aircraft or military systems and help make Switzerland safe.


  • Completed vocational training (EFZ) in the mechanical field, e.g. as a polymechanic, plant and apparatus builder, mechatronics technician, diagnostician or comparable
  • Strong technical skills
  • Conversational English skills (level B1/B2) desired (additionally French skills for Payerne)
  • High commitment and flexibility
  • Resilient personality with team player qualities, strong sense of responsibility/safety awareness and precise and reliable working method
  • Swiss citizenship
In your role, you work directly on the combat jets of the Swiss Air Force and mainly take on the following tasks:
  • Maintenance & servicing: Carrying out scheduled maintenance intervals including replacement & testing of systems
  • Repairs & troubleshooting: Analysis of error messages, troubleshooting processes and structural repairs
  • Modification and inspection orders: Visual and functional checks after each flight (aircraft and system condition)
  • Work documentation and quality management
  • Attending internal training and courses

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