Workshop Team Leader Electro

Jet Aviation; Basel; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic environment

Development opportunities

Latest technologies

Cheerful team

Fun events

Job summary

Jet Aviation Basel seeks an experienced Technician Lead (Level III) to manage a team of technicians on complex jet maintenance and installations. You will supervise jig configurations, verify workmanship, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time, compliant project execution.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of OEM documentation, familiarity with aviation authorities, and the ability to instruct a crew while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Meets requirements for Technician (Level III) or holds B2 license, certified aircraft electro apprenticeship, or 10 years equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to allocate workload according to team competencies, minimum 6 people.
• Very strong technical knowledge of OEM documentation, required tooling and standard aircraft practices across multi OEMs, and able to instruct team to find solutions.
• Basic level of English minimum B2; read and understand Engineering data and maintenance tasks in English documentation and give clear instruction to others.
• Familiar with aviation authorities (FOCA, EASA, FAA) procedures and processes.
• PC literate with MS packages and ability to use SAP and PLM systems.
• Capability to hold internal Authorized Mechanic approval for work sign off.
• Lead team activities from work configuration through to connection check following aircraft installation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and outline the work environment whether from Jig configuration or directly on aircraft.
• Functional Team Lead of Technicians.
• Assigns, assists, and verifies work upon completion to correct standard and revision control.
• Coordinate with internal/external suppliers to ensure efficient project execution.
• Ensure safety and environmental regulations are followed.
• Maintain progress updates and communicate with superiors.
• Ensure clean and organized work area and tool control.
• Support cost and schedule improvements through collaboration with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Technical knowledge

Aviation regulations

Education

Aircraft electro apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

PLM systems

MS Office

Job description

Location: Basel, BS, CH, 4030

Flexible Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Category: VIP Completions & Large Refurbishments

Career Level: Technicians / Crew

Requisition Id: 6758

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

Your mission

• Lead and outline the work environment whether from Jig configuration or directly on aircraft
• Functional Team Lead of Technicians
• Assigns, assists, and verifies work upon completion to correct standard and revision control, ensuring compliance to procedures and practices.
• Responsible for the quality of the product, on budget and schedule, updates progress and constraints and keeps superior updated in parallel.
• Coordinates with internal/external suppliers to ensure efficient and effective project execution and constraint resolution
• Efficiently evaluates time and tasks and manages paperwork and correct WO bookings, timesheet release
• Ensures the team follows environmental and safety regulations and escalates any issues
• Ensures fluid communication with the aircraft and core team members, and performs team briefings on project and business topics
• Collaborates with the stakeholders on problems / modifications and product development & prototyping for cost and schedule improvement
• Responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the teams work area plus enforce tool control of others
• Encourages job skill development and personal growth within the team, participates and provides assessment for team appraisals
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned and performs as deputy
• Participates in audit support by demonstration of standard daily practice

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

• Meets requirements for Technician (Level III) or holds B2 license, certified aircraft electro apprenticeship, or 10 years equivalent experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to allocate workload according to team competencies, minimum 6 people
• Very strong technical knowledge of OEM documentation, required tooling and standard aircraft practices across multi OEMs, and able to instruct team to find solutions
• Basic level of English minimum B2 regardless must be able to read and understand Engineering data and maintenance tasks in English documentation and give clear instruction to others.
• Familiar with aviation authorities (FOCA, EASA, FAA,..) procedures and processes
• PC literate with MS packages and ability to use SAP and PLM systems
• Capability to hold internal Authorized Mechanic approval for work sign off
• Lead team activities from work configuration through to connection check following aircraft installation, and support power check, trouble shooting, C&T activities.