Licensed AOG Technician

Job Description

Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to over 4,500 employees and some 50 locations worldwide, Jet Aviation spans Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Government Services, 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. As an AOG Technician based out of Zurich, you will be the rapid response expert, providing immediate, on-site maintenance support to resolve Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations. Your expertise in diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair will minimize downtime and ensure our customers' aircraft return to service safely and efficiently. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate across technical and logistics teams, adapt to dynamic environments, and deliver world-class service under pressure. Your Role Lead rapid aircraft recovery and maintenance excellence: Be the first responder to Aircraft on Ground (AOG) events, delivering immediate, on-site maintenance support at both domestic and international locations. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft systems - mechanical, electrical, avionics, and structural - with precision and speed, minimizing downtime and ensuring aircraft return to service safely and efficiently. Drive technical solutions and operational coordination: Collaborate seamlessly with maintenance control, engineering, and operations teams to determine corrective actions and expedite solutions. Manage AOG parts logistics, sourcing and requesting components and coordinating shipments to ensure timely resolution. Liaise with customers, OEMs, and Jet Aviation base maintenance stations to deliver real-time progress updates and build trust. Champion compliance and safety: Uphold the highest standards of regulatory compliance (EASA, FAA) and company procedures. Complete accurate maintenance documentation and service reports. Support aircraft return-to-service authorization in partnership with certifying staff, ensuring every detail meets airworthiness regulations. Embody Jet Aviation's values and customer service excellence: Serve as a trusted ambassador of Jet Aviation, building relationships and trust with customers and internal teams. Deliver customer service excellence, adapting to irregular hours, diverse operational conditions, and frequent travel. Who You Are Technical expert and agile problem solver: You bring deep knowledge of aircraft systems, troubleshooting techniques, and the aerospace MRO industry. You thrive in high-pressure, time-critical situations, executing with precision and accountability. Collaborative communicator and relationship builder: Your strong communication and coordination skills foster trust and teamwork across all stakeholders. You are known for your customer service orientation and ability to build authentic partnerships. Adaptable, resilient, and results-driven: You embrace dynamic environments, frequent travel, and irregular hours with a can-do attitude. You are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to safety and excellence. Global mindset and professional values: You hold an EASA and/or FAA Part-66 B1 license (B2 highly preferred), multiple relevant aircraft type ratings (Gulfstream would be ideal), and proficiency in English. You are ready to travel internationally and work independently, always upholding Jet Aviation's values. Why Join Us Make a critical impact: Step into a mission-critical role where your expertise keeps our customers flying and our operations seamless. Accelerate your career in aviation: Join a fast-moving, future-focused organization that values hands-on technical excellence, professional growth, and continuous learning. Experience a dynamic, collaborative culture: Be part of a great team where collaboration, empowerment, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. If you are a passionate, skilled technician with a commitment to excellence and the drive to deliver world-class service, we want you with us. Apply now and become an artisan of flight - enabling global flight, with passion.

Requirements

• Lead rapid aircraft recovery and maintenance excellence: Be the first responder to Aircraft on Ground (AOG) events, delivering immediate, on-site maintenance support at both domestic and international locations. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft systems - mechanical, electrical, avionics, and structural - with precision and speed, minimizing downtime and ensuring aircraft return to service safely and efficiently.
• Drive technical solutions and operational coordination: Collaborate seamlessly with maintenance control, engineering, and operations teams to determine corrective actions and expedite solutions. Manage AOG parts logistics, sourcing and requesting components and coordinating shipments to ensure timely resolution. Liaise with customers, OEMs, and Jet Aviation base maintenance stations to deliver real-time progress updates and build trust.
• Champion compliance and safety: Uphold the highest standards of regulatory compliance (EASA, FAA) and company procedures. Complete accurate maintenance documentation and service reports. Support aircraft return-to-service authorization in partnership with certifying staff, ensuring every detail meets airworthiness regulations.
• Embody Jet Aviation's values and customer service excellence: Serve as a trusted ambassador of Jet Aviation, building relationships and trust with customers and internal teams. Deliver customer service excellence, adapting to irregular hours, diverse operational conditions, and frequent travel.
• Technical expert and agile problem solver: You bring deep knowledge of aircraft systems, troubleshooting techniques, and the aerospace MRO industry. You thrive in high-pressure, time-critical situations, executing with precision and accountability.
• Collaborative communicator and relationship builder: Your strong communication and coordination skills foster trust and teamwork across all stakeholders. You are known for your customer service orientation and ability to build authentic partnerships.
• Adaptable, resilient, and results-driven: You embrace dynamic environments, frequent travel, and irregular hours with a can-do attitude. You are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to safety and excellence.
• Global mindset and professional values: You hold an EASA and/or FAA Part-66 B1 license (B2 highly preferred), multiple relevant aircraft type ratings (Gulfstream would be ideal), and proficiency in English. You are ready to travel internationally and work independently, always upholding Jet Aviation's values.
• Make a critical impact: Step into a mission-critical role where your expertise keeps our customers flying and our operations seamless.
• Accelerate your career in aviation: Join a fast-moving, future-focused organization that values hands-on technical excellence, professional growth, and continuous learning.
• Experience a dynamic, collaborative culture: Be part of a great team where collaboration, empowerment, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.