RUAG AG
Emmen
Aircraft Mechanic | Technician Mechanical Jets - Emmen or Payerne
- 10 October 2026
- 100%
- Emmen
About the job
This is what you can achieve
In your role, you work directly on the Swiss Air Force fighter jets and primarily take on the following tasks:
- Maintenance and modification work: Carrying out planned maintenance intervals including replacement & inspection of mechanical/hydraulic components and systems
- Repairs & troubleshooting: Analysing error messages, troubleshooting processes including rectification of defects
- Change and control orders: Visual and functional checks after each flight (aircraft and system condition)
- Work documentation and quality management
- Participation in internal aviation training and courses in the areas of safety, quality as well as maintenance / flightline support
This is what you bring with you
- Completed vocational training (EFZ) in the mechanical field, e.g. polymechanic, plant and apparatus builder, mechatronics technician, car/heavy vehicle mechanic, sheet metal worker or comparable
- Strong technical skills
- Conversational English skills (level B1/B2) desired (for Payerne, additional French skills are an advantage)
- Category B driving licence
- High commitment and flexibility (for possible shift and on-call work)
- Resilient personality with team player qualities, strong sense of responsibility / safety awareness and precise and reliable working method
- Swiss citizenship (required due to the nature of the role)
Salary and benefits
About 3000 employees of RUAG and RUAG Real Estate make a significant contribution to Switzerland's security 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 vocational training (EFZ) in the mechanical field, e.g. polymechanic, plant and apparatus builder, mechatronics technician, car/heavy vehicle mechanic, sheet metal worker or comparable
- Strong technical skills
- Conversational English skills (level B1/B2) desired (for Payerne, additional French skills are an advantage)
- Category B driving licence
- High commitment and flexibility (for possible shift and on-call work)
- Resilient personality with team player qualities, strong sense of responsibility / safety awareness and precise and reliable working method
- Swiss citizenship (required due to the nature of the role)
- Maintenance and modification work: Carrying out planned maintenance intervals including replacement & inspection of mechanical/hydraulic components and systems
- Repairs & troubleshooting: Analysing error messages, troubleshooting processes including rectification of defects
- Change and control orders: Visual and functional checks after each flight (aircraft and system condition)
- Work documentation and quality management
- Participation in internal aviation training and courses in the areas of safety, quality as well as maintenance / flightline support
