Aviation Upholstery Team Lead - Hands-on & Growth

inMy Jet; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Latest tools & equipment

Team events

Job summary

Jet Aviation Basel is seeking a Workshop Team Leader for Upholstery to lead and develop a team of Upholstery Technicians and Certifying Workshop Technicians. You will ensure high-quality workmanship, safety, and adherence to aviation standards while driving efficiency and continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on upholstery expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to collaborate with engineering, QA, and shop supervisors.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of a team of technicians.
• Strong knowledge of aviation upholstery and workshop operations.
• Familiarity with aviation authority procedures (FOCA, EASA, FAA).
• English B1+ (B2 preferred); German/French a plus.
• Willingness to mentor and develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of Upholstery Technicians and Certifying Workshop Technicians.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and verify workmanship.
• Ensure clear communication within the team and with supervisors.
• Develop skills, train staff, and promote best practices.
• Ensure compliance with Jet Aviation procedures and safety standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Training & development

Process improvement

Quality & safety

English proficiency (B1/B2)

Education

Workshop Technician certification

Certified Workshop Technician

Job description

Jet Aviation Basel is seeking a Workshop Team Leader for Upholstery to lead and develop a team of Upholstery Technicians and Certifying Workshop Technicians. You will ensure high-quality workmanship, safety, and adherence to aviation standards while driving efficiency and continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on upholstery expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to collaborate with engineering, QA, and shop supervisors.