Group Leader Aircraft Mechanic Hornet

Emmen | 80-100% This is what you can do <br /> • Take on technical leadership of the assigned group on the aircraft (group leader) • Act as authorized examiner for "Qualification, Certification and Authorization of Work Executants and Inspection Personnel" • Carry out repair work and fault diagnosis on the mechanical systems of fighter jets (current and new generation), create flight readiness, perform intermediate flight checks and system retabulations, and hand over and take over aircraft to/from pilots • As a technical instructor, guarantee knowledge transfer in technical courses • Provide support in the area of accident duty (e.g. breathing protection, tank fire truck), cable catching device and catching net, and if necessary, as a driver • Support deployments abroad and outside regular working hours <br /> What makes you unique <br /> • Technical/mechanical vocational training EFZ, professional experience in aviation (especially F/A-18) is an advantage, as well as high competence in mechanics and/or avionics • Driver's license category B is mandatory, C and E are an advantage, as well as good IT skills (MS-Office/SAP) • Leadership and high social competence with responsible, team- and customer-oriented, independent and precise working methods • Good physical and mental resilience and a positive personal security check are required • Knowledge of a second official language and good English skills (level B2) are desired • Proof of module completions according to EASA Part-66, category B1 (mechanics) and/or knowledge of airworthiness regulations for aircraft maintenance is an advantage <br /> In a nutshell Are you ready to take on a challenge in an area where cutting-edge technology, quality, and precision shape your daily work? In this function, you will make a significant contribution to the tasks of our air force. Today and in the future. As the deployment base of the Swiss Air Force, the Airbase Command Emmen/Dübendorf is responsible for the air force systems on the military airfields Emmen and Dübendorf. Operating and maintaining military aircraft (manned or unmanned) is our mission. Become an important link in this dynamic special discipline, aviation. What we offer <br /> • Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success model Switzerland and work for the benefit of the population. • Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our competencies and bring different perspectives into play. • Healthy at work We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health. All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/de/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html) <br /> Your commitment to security and freedom The Operations Command (Kdo Op) is responsible for all military operations and deployments of the Swiss Army. The Kdo Op includes, among others, the Air Force, the Army, the four territorial divisions, the SWISSINT competence center, the Special Forces Command, and the Military Police. Around 40% of the approximately 2,500 employees are civilian employees -- from engineers to aircraft mechanics to analysts. The Swiss Army employs over 9,000 employees in four military and around 200 civilian professions -- and this at 110 locations throughout Switzerland. The Swiss Army also trains apprentices in over 30 professions. Additional information An employment with the Swiss Army makes sense and offers many advantages. Convince yourself on armee.ch/vorteile (https://www.vtg.admin.ch/de/vorteile). Offers from personnel consultants are not considered. Questions about the position Bruno Häusermann Head of Support Flight Operations EMM +41 58 48 48137