Senior Quality Engineer

Jet Aviation; Basel; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Project involvement on high-profile AR

Team events and collaborative culture

Job summary

Jet Aviation in Basel, Switzerland seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to shape a proactive quality and safety culture, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and driving continuous improvement across the organization. You will work with operations, management, customers, OEMs and authorities to translate requirements into practical solutions.

You will lead audits, investigations (MEDA), certifying staff assessments, and the development of robust quality processes while partnering with FOCA,

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering with aviation focus or ICAO maintenance background.
• Experience with Part 145 certifying staff assessments and aviation quality programs.
• Strong knowledge of EASA Part 145/Part M/Part 21G/Part 21J and ISO 9000/EN 9100/EN 9110 requirements.
• Fluent English with excellent report writing and procedure development skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct audits, coordinate resources, close corrective actions.
• Lead or support MEDA and occurrence investigations; identify root causes.
• Conduct Part 145 certifying staff assessments and foster proactive quality culture.
• Promote quality, safety and human factors across the organization.
• Review audit data, identify trends, report insights to Management.
• Monitor regulatory changes and support implementation of solutions.
• Collaborate with FOCA, FAA, customers and OEMs on approvals and audits.
• Ensure cooperation between Part 21J/G and Part 145 stakeholders.
• Develop and improve Quality/SMS/MOE/POE procedures and documentation.
• Oversee documentation system changes and communications.
• Coach operational staff on procedures, regulations and training.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Audits & inspection

MEDA investigations

Human factors

Part 145 familiarity

Part 21G/21J knowledge

Quality management systems

Documentation control

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical/electrical/industrial/aeronautical)

ICAO aircraft maintenance license

Job description

Location: Basel, BS, CH, 4030

Flexible Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Category: Quality & EHS

Career Level: Professional

Requisition Id: 6431

Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to over 4,500 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

As Senior Quality Engineer, you will be at the heart of our commitment to aviation excellence. In this influential role, you will help shape a proactive quality and safety culture, ensure compliance with complex aviation regulations, and drive continuous improvement across the organization. Working closely with operational teams, Management, customers, OEMs and aviation authorities, you will turn regulatory and operational requirements into practical, effective solutions. Your expertise will support safe, efficient and compliant operations while helping us continuously improve the way we work.

Main Responsibilities

• Audit Program Management: Plan and conduct audits, coordinate resources, follow up on corrective actions, and ensure findings are effectively and promptly closed.
• Investigations and Human Factors: Lead or support MEDA and occurrence investigations, identify root causes, and help strengthen Human Factors Error Management.
• Certifying Staff Assessments: Conduct Part 145 certifying staff assessments and help build a positive, proactive quality and safety culture.
• Quality and Safety Performance: Promote quality, safety and human factors across the organization, encouraging better and more sustainable ways of working.
• Management Reporting: Review audit and occurrence data, identify key trends and root causes, and present clear insights and recommendations to Management.
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor regulatory changes, evaluate their impact and support the implementation of suitable solutions.
• Authority and Stakeholder Liaison: Work closely with authorities such as FOCA and FAA, as well as customers and OEMs, on approvals, audits, findings and authorizations relating to Part 145, Part 21, SMS, MOE and POE.
• Capability and Interface Management: Review Part 145 and Part 21G capability list amendments, and help ensure effective cooperation between Part 21J/G and Part 145 stakeholders.
• Procedure and Process Development: Create, review and improve Quality and Safety procedures, workflows and documentation together with operational teams and other stakeholders.
• Documentation System Oversight: Monitor the company documentation system and ensure that documents, changes and updates are properly controlled and clearly communicated.
• Training and Coaching: Coach and advise operational staff on procedures, regulations, quality, safety, SMS, MOE, POE and human factors. Support awareness initiatives and help develop practical training materials.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify improvement opportunities, apply industry best practices, simplify workflows and lead or support projects that enhance quality, safety and operational performance.

What We Offer You

• An exciting and challenging senior role in a dynamic aviation environment
• Various opportunities for professional and personal development
• Chance to work on exciting, high-profile projects
• 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

Desired Characteristics

• A degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial or aeronautical engineering, or an ICAO aircraft maintenance or pilot’s license.
• At least ten years of maintenance, production or design experience within the aviation industry.
• Extensive experience conducting Part 145 certifying staff assessments.
• Formal qualifications in QMS, SMS, auditing techniques, MEDA investigation and Human Factors Error Management.
• Strong knowledge of quality and safety management tools, concepts and methodologies.
• In-depth knowledge of EASA Part 145, Part M, Part 21G, Part 21J, Part 66 and Part 147, as well as Human Factors, SMS, MEDA, ISO 9000 auditing concepts, EN 9100 and EN 9110 requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, together with strong report-writing and procedure-development capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify key information within complex situations.
• A structured and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently, use initiative and drive quality programs through to successful completion.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to engage colleagues and positively influence changes in working practices.

If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging and innovative working environment and your profile matches our requirements,