ICT Manager; technical support/PC-7 simulators

Locarno Air Base | 80-100% |

The contribution you can make

• Assume responsibility for the IT resources (hardware/software) of the Locarno Air Base
• Provide technical support and advice to employees in the IT field
• Update content published on Intranet and Internet and manage the SharePoint platform of the Locarno Air Base
• Assume responsibility for the flight gear of the Locarno Air Base, guarantee the readiness for deployment of pilots, loadmasters and paratroopers as well as manage the warehouse
• Assume the substitution of the technician responsible for the PC-7 simulator regarding commissioning, maintenance and repairs

What distinguishes you

• Electronics technician Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (EFZ) or equivalent training in the fields of electricity / electronics; two-three years of professional experience, preferably in aviation
• A diploma from a university of applied sciences or an equivalent advanced qualification in electrical engineering or informatics is an advantage
• Excellent IT knowledge, necessary to manage the SharePoint of the Locarno Air Base and to curate the content published on Intranet and Internet pages
• Experience as a militia officer is an advantage
• Good active knowledge of at least one second official language and, if possible, passive knowledge of a third official language

In summary

Where informatics meets electronics and operational tasks in the aviation sector. The Locarno Air Base offers you an extraordinarily varied and dynamic professional challenge. On one hand, you will act as a contact person for civilian personnel in the ICT field, on the other hand, as an electronics technician, you will work together with military clients on the PC-7 simulator and deal with the management of flight gear to guarantee the readiness for deployment of pilots, loadmasters and paratroopers. An extraordinary activity awaits you, not only because of the high technical and operational level, but also because you will be able to optimally put your linguistic skills into practice.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We strive for the Swiss success model and work for the well-being of the population.
• Experiencing diversity The realization of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and to contemplate different points of view.
• Fit in the workplace We provide support and advice to our 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)

Your commitment to security and freedom

The Operations Command (Cdo Op) is responsible for all operations and all military deployments of the Swiss Army. This 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. Approximately 40 percent of the nearly 2500 employees are civilians: 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

Choosing a job with the Swiss Army is worthwhile and offers numerous advantages. More information at esercito.ch/vantaggi (https://www.vtg.admin.ch/it/vantaggi).

Questions about the workplace

Alfredo Rima
Chief SM of the Locarno Air Base
+41 58 48 12420