Aircraft Electrical Workshop Team Lead

Jet Aviation; Basel; On-site; CHF 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jet Aviation Basel seeks a skilled Technician Leader (Level III) to direct and oversee work on VIP completions and large refurbishments. You will manage technicians, assign tasks, ensure quality on time and budget, and coordinate with suppliers while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.

English communication is essential, and familiarity with OEM documentation and aviation authorities is required. This role is based in Basel, Switzerland.

Qualifications

• Meets requirements for Technician (Level III) or holds B2 license, certified aircraft electro apprenticeship, or 10 years equivalent experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to allocate workload according to team competencies, minimum 6 people
• Very strong technical knowledge of OEM documentation, required tooling and standard aircraft practices across multi OEMs
• Basic level of English minimum B2 regardless must be able to read and understand Engineering data and give clear instruction to others
• Familiar with aviation authorities (FOCA, EASA, FAA,..) procedures and processes
• PC literate with MS packages and ability to use SAP and PLM systems
• Capability to hold internal Authorized Mechanic approval for work sign off
• Lead team activities from work configuration through to connection check following aircraft installation, and support power check, trouble shooting, C&T activities

Responsibilities

• Lead and outline the work environment whether from Jig configuration or directly on aircraft
• Functional Team Lead of Technicians
• Assigns, assists, and verifies work upon completion to correct standard and revision control, ensuring compliance to procedures and practices
• Responsible for the quality of the product, on budget and schedule, updates progress and constraints and keeps superior updated in parallel
• Coordinates with internal/external suppliers to ensure efficient and effective project execution and constraint resolution
• Efficiently evaluates time and tasks and manages paperwork and correct WO bookings, timesheet release
• Ensures the team follows environmental and safety regulations and escalates any issues
• Ensures fluid communication with the aircraft and core team members, and performs team briefings on project and business topics
• Collaborates with the stakeholders on problems / modifications and product development & prototyping for cost and schedule improvement
• Responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the teams work area plus enforce tool control of others
• Encourages job skill development and personal growth within the team, participates and provides assessment for team appraisals
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned and performs as deputy
• Participates in audit support by demonstration of standard daily practice

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project coordination

English proficiency

Education

B2 license

Aircraft electro apprenticeship

10 years experience

Tools

SAP

PLM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jet Aviation Basel seeks a skilled Technician Leader (Level III) to direct and oversee work on VIP completions and large refurbishments. You will manage technicians, assign tasks, ensure quality on time and budget, and coordinate with suppliers while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.

English communication is essential, and familiarity with OEM documentation and aviation authorities is required. This role is based in Basel, Switzerland.