Workshop Supervisor - Cabin Installation

General Dynamics Corporation; Basel; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Latest technologies and tools

Motivated team environment

Team events

Job summary

Jet Aviation Basel is seeking a professional Supervisor to lead and coordinate work on wide and narrow body aircraft completion projects. You will collaborate with engineers, quality inspectors, and suppliers to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with top safety standards.

The role requires team leadership, aviation documentation proficiency, and experience with SAP and SmarTeam. Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of French or German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Fluent English (B2) or higher, additional languages a plus.
• Experience in aviation industry and in leading a team.
• Knowledge of Part 145 and Part 21G regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop weekly planning with the Manager.
• Supervise installation tasks within completion projects and ensure quality, cost and schedule goals.
• Liaise with internal customers and providers on problems and modifications.
• Ensure proper use of tools and equipment and maintain documentation.
• Promote safe work practices and 5S in the team.
• Lead and motivate personnel to achieve efficiency and quality.

Skills

Aviation authorities knowledge

Documentation knowledge

Internal docs (TI, Job cards, MTT, DWG

Education

Completed apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

SmarTeam

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: Basel, BS, CH, 4030 Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid Career Level: Professional Requisition Id: 6459

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

Join Jet Aviation's as a Supervisor, where you will lead and coordinate the Team work on Wide/Narrow Body completion & MTX projects.

You will work pro-actively with other supervisors to encourage global team development and communication.

You will ensure the flawless execution of complex aircraft completion projects by managing daily workflows, maintaining the highest quality standards, and fostering collaboration with engineers, quality inspectors, and suppliers. Your leadership will be key to delivering projects on time, within budget, and in full compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Your role

• Coordination and development of weekly planning in conjunction with Manager
• Supervision of installation tasks within the completion projects, ensuring quality, cost and schedule goals are met
• Liaises with the internal customers and providers (engineering, shops, departments...) on problems / modifications
• Ensures the correct use of tools and equipment
• Ensures and controls quality, conformity, reliability and traceability
• Ensures timely progressive sign-off of task cards and documentation
• Develops and/or improves working processes and core competences of his team
• Supervises the safety and security of his team, including team area organization, cleanliness, developing 5S actions and control
• Sets example and expectation by working jobs themselves
• Participates to interviews for new members of their teams
• Encourages job skill development and personal growth within the team
• Leads, instruct and motivate personnel in order to achieve efficiency
• Implements any corrective action resulting from audits (internal and external)

What 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

• Familiar with aviation authorities (FOCA, EASA, FAA)
• Knowledge and understanding of aviation documentation (AMM/SRM/IPC)
• Knowledge and understanding of Jet Aviation's internal documentation (TI, Job cards, MTT, DWG's...)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, as well as with SAP, SmarTeam
• Possesses the appropriate COSQ (Certificate Of Special Qualification)
• Completed apprenticeship with appropriate educational qualifications or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in aviation industry
• Experience in leading a team
• Familiar with Part 145 and Part 21G regulations
• Fluent in English (B2 level or above); French or German is a plus
• Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Jet Aviation, where individuals are hired, employed, recognized, and advance based upon their individual skills and abilities and without regard to an individuals race, color, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), status as a protected veteran or any status or characteristic protected from employment discrimination under applicable federal, state and local laws (EEO status). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and opportunities for training and advancement.

Jet Aviation has been an industry-leading service provider enabling global flight for over 50 years.