Head of Aircraft Maintenance, Alpnach Military Airfield

Alpnach \| 80-100% The contribution you can make <br /> • Organize and direct aircraft maintenance in ordinary and extraordinary situations • Lead subordinate employees and assume responsibility for results • Ensure impeccable conduct and adequate communication at the respective hierarchical level • Take responsibility for employee training and development • Issue instructions and ensure their respect and implementation • Ensure maintenance of aeronautical material in accordance with standards (including understanding technical documentation in English, at A2 level) <br /> What distinguishes you <br /> • Federal certificate of competence as a poly-mechanic or equivalent basic technical training and higher professional training or willingness to complete it • Knowledge in the economic-business field, good technical knowledge of mechanical and electronic systems, professional experience in aviation is an advantage • Experience in operational management, negotiating skills, team spirit, customer orientation, initiative, and precise working methods • Good computer skills (MS Office, SAP desired), basic military training (SR) is an advantage • Knowledge of English (A2), knowledge of other official languages is an advantage <br /> In summary As a center of competence for the Swiss Air Force (FA) in the field of helicopters, the Alpnach airfield command is responsible for constant readiness for deployment and offers numerous interesting jobs in a technologically innovative environment. Through the preparation, maintenance, and refurbishment of Super Puma (TH 06), Cougar (TH 18), and Eurocopter (EC 635), we ensure the constant fulfillment of the tasks of the Swiss Army at home and abroad. We provide supporting services during operations and deployments in favor of emergency organizations. We are also deployed in the event of disasters, rescue operations, as well as peacekeeping and humanitarian missions. What we offer <br /> • Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the well-being of the population. • Living diversity The realization of equal opportunities enables us to express our skills to the best of our abilities and to consider different perspectives. • In shape at the workplace We provide support and consulting for 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) <br /> Your commitment to security and freedom The Operations Command (Cdo Op) is responsible for all military operations and deployments of the Swiss Army. It includes, among other things, 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 in four military professions and around 200 civilian professions, at 110 locations throughout the country. It also provides training for new recruits, training apprentices in over 30 professions. Additional information An employment with the Swiss Army makes sense and offers numerous advantages. Convince yourself by visiting esercito.ch/vantaggi (https://www.vtg.admin.ch/it/vantaggi). Questions about the job Björn Hemmi Head of Flight Service Support +41 58 46 65572 Carlo Colmelet Deputy +41 58 481 38 18