Specialist Test Flight Operations Jet/Helicopter

Emmen | 100-100% | You can contribute this role • Aircraft mechanic or aircraft avionics technician for provision and operation in the armasuisse test flight operations with military and civilian, mostly non-certified aviation systems (fighter jets, helicopters, turboprops and drones) • Participation in initial training on the F-35A in the USA, with corresponding preparatory work and training to achieve the necessary qualifications • After completing training as a specialist, perform inspection and release activities on fighter jets, helicopters and turboprop aircraft in the military and civilian sector (EASA Part-66) • Locating and rectifying mechanical and electromechanical faults as well as carrying out maintenance and repair work on the flight line of the armasuisse test flight operations • Perform trial installations, function tests and configuration changes on all test aviation systems and test systems • Practical verification of instructions, checklists and manuals for the test flight operations of non-certified aircraft configurations What makes you unique • Technical basic training with a Federal VET Diploma (EFZ) in mechanics or electronics • Military qualification as an aircraft mechanic or aircraft avionics technician MT2 or MT3 on fighter jets or helicopters or Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML) according to EASA Part-66, category B1.x or B2 is an advantage • Willingness to undertake several months of deployment as part of training and test campaigns outside the workplace in Emmen • Extensive user knowledge of the M365 suite as well as knowledge or eagerness to learn SAP and the federal electronic business administration GEVER (ActaNova) • Motivation and willingness to actively contribute to test flight operations over many years • You have oral and written knowledge of one official language. Good English skills are required In a nutshell Are you passionate about aviation, technology and the challenges of demanding test flight operations? Then a varied and exciting role awaits you at the interface between test pilots, engineering, maintenance and project teams, right at the heart of Swiss military aviation. What we offer • 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 skills and bring in different perspectives. • Healthy workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health. All benefitsAs the central procurement office of the federal administration, we procure safety-relevant systems and goods and are responsible for the technology and real estate management of the DDPS. The Science and Technology competence area (S+T) is responsible for the scientific assessment of technology aspects of military systems throughout their lifecycle, conducts risk analyses and develops safety concepts. Furthermore, S+T is responsible on behalf of the DDPS for research in technology areas relevant to Switzerland's security policy. At armasuisse, we live a culture of informal address across all levels and engage daily with our values of courage, openness, foresight, trust, respect and joy. A pleasant and collegial working atmosphere is important to us. Therefore, we offer our employees diverse opportunities for exchange and networking. As diverse as Switzerland should be, so should armasuisse. We actively promote this within the framework of Diversity & Inclusion Management. You and your skills are at the centre of armasuisse. We offer you a meaningful, varied area of responsibility and support you in your personal development. Discover many more advantages of armasuisse such as our attractive employment conditions and flexible working models on our career page: www.ar.admin.ch/de/karriere-ar Additional information We only accept applications via our application management system. Click on "Apply now" for this. We look forward to your application. We do not consider application dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position. Questions about the position Silvio Tschuppert +41 58 48 90194 Questions about the application Tanja Cosentino +41 58 46 45869