Aviation Maintenance Tech – Flight Readiness & Repairs

RUAG Inc.; Payerne; Remote; CHF 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RUAG Inc. in Switzerland seeks an experienced aircraft maintenance technician to ensure fleet readiness and safety. You will perform scheduled upkeep, troubleshoot issues, and conduct pre-flight handovers for pilots, including operations at Payerne and other Swiss airfields.

Requirements include EFZ with a mechanical focus and EASA Part-66 B1/B2 advantage, plus a B-class license. Expect a demanding, safety‑driven role with domestic and international deployments.

Qualifications

• Technical vocational training (EFZ) with mechanical focus preferred.
• Experience in flight operations and aircraft maintenance, ideally military.
• EASA Part-66 B1/B2 qualification preferred.
• Category B driver's license mandatory; Category C/E advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance intervals, system replacement and testing.
• Analyze error messages, troubleshoot processes and perform structural repairs.
• Conduct final pre-flight handover checks with pilots.
• Inspect aircraft after each flight for visual and functional condition.
• Support pilots during domestic and international campaigns.
• Work at Payerne and other Swiss military airfields as needed.
• Transport and load spare parts, tools and equipment on the airfield.
• Contribute to documentation and quality management.

Skills

Flight operations knowledge

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Adaptability

MS Office

SAP

Education

EFZ technical training (mechanical focus)

EASA Part-66 B1/B2 (advantage)

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

RUAG Inc. in Switzerland seeks an experienced aircraft maintenance technician to ensure fleet readiness and safety. You will perform scheduled upkeep, troubleshoot issues, and conduct pre-flight handovers for pilots, including operations at Payerne and other Swiss airfields.

Requirements include EFZ with a mechanical focus and EASA Part-66 B1/B2 advantage, plus a B-class license. Expect a demanding, safety‑driven role with domestic and international deployments.