RUAG AG
Emmen
3 months ago
Aircraft Mechanic - Technician Mechanical F/A-18
- 19 February 2026
- 100%
- Emmen
Job summary
Join RUAG to maintain the F/A-18 for the Swiss Air Force. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with strong team support.
Tasks
- Execute periodic maintenance tasks on the F/A-18 fighter jet.
- Perform modifications and inspections on the aircraft.
- Conduct unscheduled repairs on the F/A-18 as needed.
Skills
- Completed mechanical training and strong technical skills required.
- Good English skills (B2) are essential for communication.
- Must be reliable, adaptable, and able to work in shifts.
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About the job
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
What you bring with you
- Completed basic mechanical training
- Strong technical aptitude
- Good English skills (B2)
- Reliable and clean working method as well as a high sense of responsibility are prerequisites
- Resilient, team-oriented and committed personality, who also has endurance and flexibility
- Willingness to work shifts (2 shifts Monday – Friday)
Salary and benefits
About 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 all times.
- Completed basic mechanical training
- Strong technical aptitude
- Good English skills (B2)
- Reliable and clean working method as well as a high sense of responsibility are prerequisites
- Resilient, team-oriented and committed personality, who also has endurance and flexibility
- Willingness to work shifts (2 shifts Monday – Friday)
- 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
