Cabin Installation Team Lead - Business Jets Completions

inMy Jet; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jet Aviation Basel seeks a hands-on Cabin Installation Team Lead to manage interiors on business jets, guiding a team of 5–10 technicians and coordinating with Engineering to deliver high-quality cabin projects on schedule.

English fluency is required; German and/or French are a plus. You will work with SAP and read CMM/AMM/OMM drawings as part of daily duties and budget/schedule oversight.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people-management capability.
• Experience in aviation or aircraft maintenance.
• Proven ability to manage projects on time and within budget.
• Proficient reading of CMM, AMM, OMM, engineering drawings and PR documentation.
• Confident using SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily planning and priorities for cabin installation teams.
• Oversee 5–10 technicians on aircraft cabin projects and manage timesheets.
• Coordinate with Engineering to resolve discrepancies and drawings issues.
• Monitor shops involved in modifications, maintenance and refurbishments.
• Ensure budget and schedule adherence and timely delivery of work.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budget control

Project management

Reading drawings

Tools

SAP

Job description

# Cabin Installation Team Lead - Business Jets CompletionsJet AviationBasel, BS, CH, 403013 days agoJob descriptionPosition SummaryThis position is responsible for building interiors at Jet Aviation that are not just assembled, but thoughtfully crafted into aircraft cabins that are as functional as they are elegant, ensuring every journey is a masterpiece of comfort and style. We are looking for a hands-on leader with a passion for aviation and technical excellence. Take your place among the world’s finest in business aviation.Your role• Daily leadership & team management• Conduct daily morning meetings with the team to define priorities and plan daily tasks.• Lead, guide, and motivate a team of 5–10 technicians working on aircraft cabin projects, and control their daily timesheet• Estimate and plan manpower needs in advance; align resources with project demands.Project execution & coordination• Oversee cabin installation and define removal and reinstallation sequences on assigned aircraft.• Monitor the various shops involved in the modifications, maintenance and refurbishment• Liaise closely with Engineering to resolve issues, clarify drawings, or handle discrepancies.• Participate in aircraft meetings to track progress and align with project milestones.Technical & compliance aspects oversight• Open defect reports and ensure timely ordering of necessary parts• Follow procedures as per PR, CMM, OMM, AMM; ensure accurate closure in SAP, and coordination with Certifying staff.• Monitor budget and schedule adherence, ensuring delivery on time and within scopegWhat we offer you• An exciting and challenging job in a dynamic environment.• Various opportunities for professional and personal development• Working with the latest technologies and tools.• A motivated and cheerful team that looks forward to working with you.• Our events are great! We also have lots of fun together outside of working hours.Your profile• Strong leadership skills, with experience coaching and coordinating teams.• Proven background in aviation, with in-depth knowledge of aircraft systems and maintenance standards.• Project management experience, including budget control and timeline tracking.• Proficient in reading and working with CMM, AMM, OMM, engineering drawings, and PR documentation.• Confident using SAP• Fluent in English; German and/or French are a plus.• Proactive, detail-oriented, and a collaborative team player with a problem-solving mindset.If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging and innovative working environment and your profile matches our requirements, we are looking forward to receiving your online application in English.