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Workshop Technician - Cabin Installations - Military Veterans

at General Dynamics

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: Basel, CH
Flexible Work Arrangement: Onsite
Career Level: Technicians / Crew
Requisition Id: 2792

Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 4,000 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Defence, 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

This position is responsible for carrying out work related to the manufacture of furniture in the workshops or the interior installation of aircraft cabins in compliance with budget, safety, quality, and on-time delivery objectives.

Main Responsibilities

  • Functional Lead of Technicians Level II as subject matter expert and mentor
  • Ability to accomplish all tasks to highest level within own discipline and give guidance to others
  • Able to lead a small team and perform lead duties on small project
  • Manufacture/modify or install interior aircraft cabin furniture/systems
  • Ensure compliance to standard Jet Basel procedures, practices and practices to achieve our JBSL quality standards requirements
  • Responsible for the quality of their products.
  • Ensures good communication with the aircraft or shop team lead and within the team.
  • Ensures the jobs are performed on the project in accordance with the relevant documentation and processes
  • Support PRIN in executing tasks in accordance with Projects needs and schedule adherence
  • Collaborate with upstream and downstream teams to ensure effective and efficient project execution
  • Collaborate with the stakeholders on problems / modifications and product development & prototyping.

Additionnal Main Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the traceability of his/her products and tasks achievement
  • Responsible of the cleanliness and tidiness of the work area and holds others accountable
  • Follows environmental and safety regulations and upholds them to others
  • Perform tasks efficiently whilst always looking to optimize and define best practice.
  • Informs Leads on daily basis about the job progression and issue(s).
  • Role subject to internal privileges, such as sign off own tasks, deputy of Leads, etc
  • Operational expert and able to educate others in all matters related to department machinery and tools
  • Key player in giving technical feedback on product improvement and constraint solutions, and developing Mock ups, First Article Inspections and new working practices.
  • Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Requirements

  • Meets requirements for Workshop Technician (Level II)
  • Very high level of technical knowledge and capability
  • Basic level of English minimum A1 (A2 preferred) / Must be able to read and understand Engineering data and maintenance tasks in English manuals. Other languages (French and / or German) desirable
  • Familiar with aviation authorities (FOCA, EASA, FAA,..) procedures and processes
  • Strong personal values corresponding with Jet Aviation values (Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency)
  • Team player and self-motivated
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines
  • High flexibility to support project needs

Desired Characteristics

  • Ability to learn, interested to grow in the job
  • Proactive and forward thinking

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Jet Aviation, where individuals are hired, employed, recognized, and advance based upon their individual skills and abilities and without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), status as a protected veteran or any status or characteristic protected from employment discrimination under applicable federal, state and local laws (EEO status). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and opportunities for training and advancement.

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Basel, BS

General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

Who We Are Looking For 

General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

Should I Apply?

At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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