RUAG AG
Emmen
Aircraft Mechanic - Mechanical Technician F/A-18
- 10 June 2026
- 100%
- Emmen
Job summary
Join RUAG and contribute to the Swiss Air Force's F/A-18 maintenance! Enjoy a dynamic work environment with growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Perform periodic maintenance on the Swiss Air Force's F/A-18.
- Conduct modification and inspection tasks on the aircraft.
- Handle unscheduled repairs on the F/A-18.
Skills
- Completed mechanical training (e.g., polymechanic, automotive specialist).
- Strong technical aptitude is essential.
- Good English skills (B2) are required.
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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
- Participation in internal courses
What you bring with you
- Completed basic mechanical training (e.g. polymechanic, automotive specialist, plant and apparatus builder or comparable field)
- 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 with endurance and flexibility
- Swiss citizen or C permit (due to function)
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 (e.g. polymechanic, automotive specialist, plant and apparatus builder or comparable field)
- 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 with endurance and flexibility
- Swiss citizen or C permit (due to function)
- 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
