Weapon Mechanic Aircraft

Payerne | 80-100%

Your contribution

• Carry out maintenance, repair, modification, and inspection work on all weapon systems and the equipment of the aircraft
• Prepare the armament of the aircraft and troubleshoot malfunctions in the weapon systems
• Perform tasks related to flight operations, such as ensuring flight readiness, conducting intermediate flight checks, and completing the resetting of the systems
• Ensure the supply as well as the testing of all types of ammunition for the aircraft
• Ensure the maintenance of the systems, tools, and testing equipment

What makes you unique

• Completed technical/mechanical vocational training (EFZ) and/or knowledge in the field of weapon technology is an advantage; generalist with relevant professional experience and affinity for aviation
• Driving license category B mandatory, category C and E an advantage; good IT skills (MS Office/SAP) desired
• Responsible, independent, precise, as well as team- and customer-oriented way of working
• High physical and mental resilience; positive personal security check
• Knowledge of a second official language as well as good English skills (level B1) desired

In a nutshell

Are you ready to take on a new challenge in an area where cutting-edge technology, quality, and precision shape your daily work? In this role, you will contribute significantly to the missions of our Air Force.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success model of Switzerland and work for the well-being of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/de/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

Your commitment to security and freedom

The Operations Command (Kdo Op) is responsible for all military operations and missions of the Swiss Army. Kdo Op includes, among others, the Air Force, the Army, the four territorial divisions, the SWISSINT competence center, the Special Forces Command, and the Military Police. Around 40 % of the approx. 2,500 employees are civilian employees -- from engineers to aircraft mechanics to analysts.

The Swiss Army employs over 9,000 employees in four military and around 200 civilian professions -- and this at 110 locations throughout Switzerland. Provision is also made for young talent: The Swiss Army trains apprentices in over 30 professions.

Additional information

Employment with the Swiss Army makes sense and brings many advantages. Convince yourself at armee.ch/vorteile. (https://www.vtg.admin.ch/de/vorteile)
Offers from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Questions about the position

Florian Broillet
Head of Weapon Workshop
+41 58 48 14968