Founded in 1969, ZIMEX AVIATION, based in Switzerland and holder of an EASA Air Operator Certificate, is active in the field of Special Mission Aviation, with aircraft operations in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Since 2016, it has also operated a European express freight service.
Our own EASA Part 145 maintenance organization ensures that scheduled and unscheduled maintenance is performed to the highest quality standards by our own engineers, who are an integral part of our crew.
We are looking for a Line Station Technician ATR (all genders) at our location in Opfikon to join our global Line Maintenance Stations. The responsibilities include:
* Performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities and troubleshooting in full compliance with relevant authorities, manufacturer’s recommendations, and applicable rules.
* Ensuring compliance with directives from the Line Maintenance Manager regarding behavior, order, and safety.
* Checking availability of necessary documentation and maintenance manuals.
* Verifying completion of work, signing off paperwork, and ensuring technical documents are correctly filled out before aircraft/component delivery.
* Regularly informing the Line Station Manager and CAMO about work progress and issues, submitting work reports, and releasing aircraft to service.
* Reporting unusual defects and occurrences in accordance with AMC 20-8 Regulation 2042/2003 into IQSMS.
* Managing station spare parts, inventory, and storage activities.
* Maintaining tools and materials, tracking calibrated tools.
* Ensuring cleanliness and safety at the station.
* Working independently in accordance with relevant rules and regulations.
* Supporting deployment as a Field Service Engineer or Troubleshooter.
The ideal candidate will have:
* An apprenticeship as a mechanic or similar education.
* Additional training as an airplane mechanic B1, B2, or CAT A.
* Aircraft Type Ratings for ATR72 / ATR42.
* At least 1 year of experience on these aircraft models.
* Approximately 3 years of experience in base and/or line maintenance.
* A valid car driving license.
* The ability to obtain airport access authorization and pass reliability checks.
* Multifunctional applicability, commercial thinking, and independent working skills.
* Willingness to work flexible hours and travel.
* Teamwork and integration skills.
* Readiness for shift work in line maintenance.
* Covid-19 vaccination certificate is required.
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents by email to:
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