Apprenticeship as an Automation Technician in Aircraft Maintenance Starting August 2026 (100%, all genders)

Apprenticeship as an Automation Technician in Aircraft Maintenance Starting August 2026 (100%, all genders)

Please apply online with the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume with photo
• School certificates from the 1st and 2nd secondary school
• Learning report / reference letter (if available)
• Copy of Multi-Check Automation Technician or Basic Check (if available)
• Trial reports

We can only consider your application once all documents have been submitted.

Facts

Location

Zurich/Kloten

Entry level

Training

Field of work

Technical (Training)

Working hours

Full-time

Automation Technicians in Aircraft Maintenance are sought-after specialists in various fields of activity.

The scope of work includes the inspection, maintenance, and repair of aircraft and

aircraft systems.

You will collaborate with other professionals on the aircraft and in the workshops.

• 1st and 2nd year in the exempt training workshop of SWISS TechOps: You will acquire a broad

foundation of knowledge and skills as an Automation Technician. The focus is on work techniques

such as mechanical manufacturing, wiring of electrical and electropneumatic

controls, as well as their programming and commissioning.

• 3rd and 4th year: Specialized training in the field of aircraft maintenance at SWISS at

Zurich Airport

• 1 to 2 days per week: Theoretical training at the vocational school
• SWISS supports attendance at the vocational school (vocational maturity)
• You have the opportunity to obtain the Aircraft Mechanic License EASA Cat. A during the training

Our common goal is to make every customer's flight

a true flight experience. To achieve this,

we go the extra mile - always, at every step of the

process, worldwide. Become part of our

fascinating world, where a job becomes a

lifetime adventure.

• Completion of compulsory schooling Sek A or B with corresponding performance
• Aptitude test (to be completed during the application process)
• Trial apprenticeship as an Automation Technician
• Manual dexterity
• Technical interest
• Enjoyment of the English language
• Reliability and sense of responsibility
• Team spirit and resilience
• Willingness to work shifts in the 3rd and 4th year

Further training opportunities after completing the vocational training with the federal certificate of competence

• EASA B1 License
• Technician HF / Aircraft Technician
• Studies in the technical field (if BMS completed)

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is the leading airline in Switzerland. It connects Switzerland with direct flights from the national airports Zurich and Geneva to Europe and the world. For this, the premium airline operates one of the most modern fleets in Europe. Its cargo division Swiss WorldCargo offers a comprehensive airport-to-airport service for high-quality, time-sensitive, and care-intensive cargo. SWISS stands for the traditional values of Switzerland and is committed to the highest product and service quality. It has also set ambitious CO2 targets and plans to reduce its net CO2 emissions by 50 percent by 2030 compared to 2019 and to achieve a CO2-neutral balance by 2050. One of its focuses is to promote the use of sustainable fuels. SWISS is part of the Lufthansa Group and a member of the Star Alliance, the world's largest airline network. www.swiss.com

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