Workshop Technician - Finishing & Integration

Jet Aviation; Basel; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jet Aviation Basel is seeking an experienced electrician to join the VIP Completions & Large Refurbishments team. You will assemble cable looms and harnesses, inspect them against wiring diagrams, and collaborate with engineering to implement modifications for our aircraft clients.

Candidates should have completed an electrical apprenticeship, aviation experience, and proficiency with 3D plans and electrical test equipment.

Qualifications

• Completed electrical apprenticeship with appropriate qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Prior aviation industry experience is mandatory.
• Able to read, understand and draft basic manufacturing electrical General Arrangement drawings.
• Understand instructions and ground test procedures for electrical components.
• Knowledge of various electrical test equipment.
• English at level A2 or higher; German or French is a plus.
• Comfortable with computer systems; reading 3D plans may be part of daily work.
• Willing to work in a fast-paced environment and shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Assembles cable looms, harnesses and installs electrical components in furniture for VIP aircraft.
• Performs continuity, isolation and power checks before delivery to Installation Team.
• Works within the team to ensure quality workmanship and timely completion.
• Performs electrical cable loom and harness assembly according to wiring diagrams and lists.
• Performs integration assembly using basic 2D drawings and process specifications.
• Disassembles electrical components from ceiling shell components and other subassemblies.
• Adapts harnesses according to engineering requirements and BOMs.
• Prepares parts and kits before manufacturing using drawings and BOM lists.

Skills

Electrical apprenticeship

Aviation industry experience

Reading 3D plans

Electrical test equipment

Shift work flexibility

Education

Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Tools

3D design software

Job description

Location: Basel, BS, CH, 4030

Flexible Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Category: VIP Completions & Large Refurbishments

Career Level: Technicians / Crew

Requisition Id: 6626

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

As an electrician at Jet Aviation, you work in a shop and play a crucial role in preparing and assembling electrical components for our VIP customer’s aircraft. You work with intricate cable looms and harnesses, ensuring they meet our rigorous production standards and specifications. Collaborate closely with our engineering team to resolve issues and perform modifications, contributing to the quality and excellence of our avionics.

Your mission

• Assembles cable looms, harnesses, installs them with electrical components in furniture and ensure compliance with production standards and specifications as instructed by his/her supervision or management on: Cabinets, Credenza, Vanity, Galley, Toilets, Bulkheads, Doors, Cargo IFE Racks, Relays module Panels, Circuit Breaker Modules, Tables, Seat, Divan and Ceiling Shell components.
• Performs continuity, isolation, and power checks before delivery to Installation Team.
• Works actively and in good intelligence within the Team.
• Performs electrical cable looms, harnesses assembly operations in accordance with wire lists, wiring diagrams, drawings.
• Performs Integration assembly operations using basic 2D design/engineering drawings, notes, instructions, and process specifications.
• Performs dis-assembly operations on Electrical components installed on Ceiling shell components and other subassemblies before finishing processes.
• Performs modifications on produced harnesses in accordance with engineering requirements.
• Prepares parts and component kits before manufacturing process in accordance with drawings BOM list.
• Assists team members with great experience to enhance techniques of quality workmanship.

What We Offer You

Performs other related duties as required or assigned

• 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

• You have completed an electrical apprenticeship with appropriate educational qualifications (or you have equivalent experience).
• Having prior experience in the aviation industry is mandatory.
• You read, understand, and draft basic manufacturing electrical General Arrangement plan drawings.
• You understand instruction, component manufacturer instructions and ground test procedure.
• You have knowledge in various electrical tests equipment.
• You bring English skills (A2 level at least), German and/or French is a plus.
• You are at ease using computer systems in general (reading 3D plans on software will be part of your daily work).
• Working in a fast-paced environment, a high degree of flexibility will be required (willing to work in Shift Pattern).

Thanks to your experiences and skills, you work independently and meticulously.

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.