Project Manager Business Jets

Jet Aviation Inc.; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting and challenging job

Development opportunities

Cheerful team

Events and team outings

Job summary

Jet Aviation Basel is seeking a Project Manager for Business Jets Maintenance Operations to oversee maintenance projects from planning to release to service, acting as the main liaison between customers and cross-functional teams.

You will manage schedules, resources, budgets, quality gates, and regulatory compliance, coordinating documentation and invoicing with Finance, while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation or engineering, or a relevant related field.
• At least three years of experience in aviation project management, aircraft maintenance, aircraft operations or a comparable technical role.
• Solid understanding of aircraft maintenance and aviation regulations.
• Ability to manage complex, fast-paced projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness, including knowledge of budgets, cost control, and financial performance metrics.
• Proficiency in MS Office; MS Project; experience with SAP, CMP, CAMP is a plus.
• Fluent English required; German or French is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from day one: lead business jet maintenance projects from initial work scope planning through to completion and release to service.
• Be the customer’s main contact: manage quotes, lead meetings, discuss scope, and ensure alignment throughout the lifecycle.
• Plan and manage execution: create and maintain schedules, manage resources, monitor progress, and keep the project on track.
• Handle changes and resolve issues: identify defects or scope changes, raise Additional Work Requests (AWRs), and address customer concerns.
• Coordinate seamless project delivery: lead cross-functional teams, coordinate required documentation, and support release-to-service.

Skills

Project management

Aviation expertise

Budgeting

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation or engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

SAP

CMP

CAMP

Job description

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Job Category: Aircraft Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO)

Requisition Id: 6628

Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to over 5,000 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Government Services, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.

Position Summary

At Jet Aviation, we bring elegance, precision, and safety together to deliver exceptional service in the world of business aviation. As Project Manager – Business Jets Maintenance Operations, you’ll be the central link between our customers and our teams, making sure every maintenance project runs smoothly — from planning to the final release of the aircraft back into service.

Your role

• Own your project from day one: Take full ownership and lead business jet maintenance projects from initial work scope planning through to successful completion and release to service.
• Be the customer’s main contact: Build the customer relationship from quote signature onward, lead project meetings, discuss scope, and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Plan and manage execution: Create and maintain GANTT charts, manage resources, and monitor technical and financial progress to keep the project on track.
• Handle changes and resolve issues professionally: Identify defects or scope changes, raise Additional Work Requests (AWRs) with clear justification, and address customer concerns or escalate as needed to ensure smooth outcomes.
• Coordinate seamless project delivery: Lead cross-functional teams, coordinate required documentation, and support the release-to-service process.
• Assure quality and compliance: Monitor quality gates, coordinate project reviews, and ensure that customer, company, regulatory, contractual, quality, and documentation requirements are met.
• Stay in control financially: Monitor hours and materials, issue regular status reports, and work closely with Finance and Billing to ensure accurate invoicing and payment tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement: Capture lessons learned and promote the consistent application of project management best practices.

What we offer you

• An exciting and challenging job in a dynamic environment.
• Various opportunities for professional and personal development.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation or engineering, or a relevant related field.
• At least three years of experience in aviation project management, aircraft maintenance, aircraft operations or a comparable technical role.
• Solid understanding of aircraft maintenance and aviation regulations.
• Ability to manage complex, fast-paced projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness, including knowledge of budgets, cost control, and financial performance metrics.
• Proficiency in MS Office; MS Project; experience with SAP, CMP, CAMP is a plus.
• Fluent English required; German or French is an advantage.
• Customer-focused, hands-on mentality and results-driven mindset.

Step into a role where your impact will be seen from hangar floors to skies above.