Electronics technician in avionics

Locarno Air Base | 80-100% Your contribution • Perform maintenance and repair of aircraft types PC‑6, PC-7 as well as helicopters of type EC-635 and SP/SC • Guarantee flight readiness, perform intermediate flight checks and restore systems and deliver the aircraft to the pilots • As a specialist instructor, guarantee the transfer of knowledge in technical courses • Collaborate on various tasks at the Air Base (e.g. aircraft accident standby, runway control, parachute folding, etc.) • Provide support in the context of deployments abroad and deployments outside of normal working hours <br /> What distinguishes you • Higher technical professional training or complete professional training as an electronics technician, electrical engineer, electromechanic or equivalent training, as well as a strong interest in aviation and the latest technologies in this field • Category B driving license mandatory. Category C and E driving licenses constitute a preferential qualification • Good computer skills (MS-Office/SAP) desired • Responsible, autonomous, precise way of working as well as team and partner oriented • Good psychophysical condition to perform survival courses on land and in water • Knowledge of a second official language and good knowledge of English <br /> In summary Electronics meets aviation: as a military aerodrome of the Swiss Air Force, the Locarno Air Base is responsible for the permanent mission readiness of the Air Force's fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. With us, you will work daily in a cutting-edge technology sector and will have the opportunity to combine your skills with your passion for aviation. We will be pleased to receive your application! What we offer <br /> • Working for Switzerland We strive for the successful Swiss model and work for the well-being of the population. • Living diversity The realization of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and to contemplate different points of view. • Fit at the workplace We provide support and advice to our female and male employees on the topic of physical and mental health. All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/it/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html) <br /> Your commitment to security and freedom The Operations Command (Cdo Op) is responsible for all operations and all military deployments of the Swiss Army. It includes among others the Air Force, the Land Forces, the four territorial divisions, the SWISSINT competence center, the special forces command and the military police. About 40 percent of the nearly 2500 employees are civilian employees: from engineers to aircraft mechanics to analysts. The Swiss Army employs over 9000 employees within the framework of four military professions and about 200 civilian professions, in 110 locations throughout the national territory. Furthermore, it provides for new recruits, training apprentices in over 30 professions. Complementary information Employment with the Swiss Army makes sense and offers numerous advantages. Convince yourself by consulting the site esercito.ch/vantaggi. (https://www.vtg.admin.ch/it/vantaggi) Questions about the workplace Diego Stacchi Head of Flight Service Support +41 58 48 12419