Licensed AOG Technician

Job Description

About the Company Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form — growing from a single hangar in Basel, Switzerland to more than 4,500 employees across some 50 locations worldwide. The company covers 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 — the artisans of aviation, in the hangar, on the ground and behind the scenes, enabling global flight with passion. Role Overview This role is based out of Zurich. Are you the skilled, agile technician ready to deliver excellence where it matters most? As an AOG Technician you are the rapid response expert, providing immediate on-site maintenance support to resolve Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations. Your expertise in diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair minimises downtime and returns customer aircraft 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 professionalism, customer focus and commitment to safety set the standard for operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead rapid aircraft recovery: be first responder to AOG events, delivering immediate on-site maintenance support at both domestic and international locations. Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, avionics and structural aircraft systems with precision and speed. Drive technical solutions and coordination: work with maintenance control, engineering and operations teams to determine corrective actions and expedite solutions. Manage AOG parts logistics: source and request components and coordinate shipments to ensure timely resolution. Keep stakeholders informed: liaise with customers, OEMs and Jet Aviation base maintenance stations to give 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, and support return-to-service authorisation together with certifying staff. Represent Jet Aviation: act as a trusted ambassador, delivering customer service excellence while adapting to irregular hours, diverse operational conditions and frequent travel. Requirements Technical expert and agile problem solver: deep knowledge of aircraft systems, troubleshooting techniques and the aerospace MRO industry, thriving in high-pressure, time-critical situations with precision and accountability. Collaborative communicator: strong communication and coordination skills that build trust and teamwork across all stakeholders, with a clear customer service orientation. Adaptable, resilient and results-driven: comfortable with dynamic environments, frequent travel and irregular hours; self-motivated, detail-oriented and committed to safety. Global mindset: ready to travel internationally and work independently, with proficiency in English. Licences & Qualifications EASA and/or FAA Part-66 B1 licence B2 licence highly preferred Multiple relevant aircraft type ratings; Gulfstream would be ideal What We Offer Critical impact: a mission-critical role where your expertise keeps customers flying and operations seamless Career acceleration: a fast-moving, future-focused organisation that values hands-on technical excellence, professional growth and continuous learning Dynamic, collaborative culture: a team where collaboration, empowerment and innovation are central Additional Information If you are a passionate, skilled technician with a commitment to excellence and the drive to deliver world-class service, bring your expertise, energy and professionalism to help shape the future of business aviation. Apply now and become an artisan of flight, enabling global flight with passion. If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging and innovative working environment and your profile matches these requirements, Jet Aviation looks forward to receiving your online application in English.

Requirements

• Lead rapid aircraft recovery: be first responder to AOG events, delivering immediate on-site maintenance support at both domestic and international locations. Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, avionics and structural aircraft systems with precision and speed.
• Drive technical solutions and coordination: work with maintenance control, engineering and operations teams to determine corrective actions and expedite solutions.
• Manage AOG parts logistics: source and request components and coordinate shipments to ensure timely resolution.
• Keep stakeholders informed: liaise with customers, OEMs and Jet Aviation base maintenance stations to give 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, and support return-to-service authorisation together with certifying staff.
• Represent Jet Aviation: act as a trusted ambassador, delivering customer service excellence while adapting to irregular hours, diverse operational conditions and frequent travel.
• Technical expert and agile problem solver: deep knowledge of aircraft systems, troubleshooting techniques and the aerospace MRO industry, thriving in high-pressure, time-critical situations with precision and accountability.
• Collaborative communicator: strong communication and coordination skills that build trust and teamwork across all stakeholders, with a clear customer service orientation.
• Adaptable, resilient and results-driven: comfortable with dynamic environments, frequent travel and irregular hours; self-motivated, detail-oriented and committed to safety.
• Global mindset: ready to travel internationally and work independently, with proficiency in English.
• EASA and/or FAA Part-66 B1 licence
• B2 licence highly preferred
• Multiple relevant aircraft type ratings; Gulfstream would be ideal
• Critical impact: a mission-critical role where your expertise keeps customers flying and operations seamless
• Career acceleration: a fast-moving, future-focused organisation that values hands-on technical excellence, professional growth and continuous learning
• Dynamic, collaborative culture: a team where collaboration, empowerment and innovation are central