Cabin Installation Team Lead - Business Jets Completions

Location:

Basel, BS, CH, 4030

Flexible Work Arrangement:
Onsite

Job Category: VIP Completions & Large Refurbishments

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. 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.

The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.

This position is responsible for building interiors at Jet Aviation that are not just assembled, but thoughtfully crafted into aircraft cabins that are as functional as they are elegant, ensuring every journey is a masterpiece of comfort and style. We are looking for a hands‑on leader with a passion for aviation and technical excellence. Take your place among the world’s finest in business aviation.

• Daily leadership & team management
• Conduct daily morning meetings with the team to define priorities and plan daily tasks.
• Lead, guide, and motivate a team of 5–10 technicians working on aircraft cabin projects, and control their daily timesheet.
• Estimate and plan manpower needs in advance; align resources with project demands.
• Project execution & coordination
• Oversee cabin installation and define removal and reinstallation sequences on assigned aircraft.
• Monitor the various shops involved in the modifications, maintenance and refurbishment.
• Liaise closely with Engineering to resolve issues, clarify drawings, or handle discrepancies.
• Participate in aircraft meetings to track progress and align with project milestones.
• Technical & compliance aspects oversight
• Open defect reports and ensure timely ordering of necessary parts.
• Follow procedures as per PR, CMM, OMM, AMM; ensure accurate closure in SAP, and coordination with Certifying staff.
• Monitor budget and schedule adherence, ensuring delivery on time and within scope.

• An exciting and challenging job in a dynamic environment.
• Various opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Working with the latest technologies and tools.
• A motivated and cheerful team that looks forward to working with you.
• Our events are great! We also have lots of fun together outside of working hours.

• Strong leadership skills, with experience coaching and coordinating teams.
• Proven background in aviation, with in-depth knowledge of aircraft systems and maintenance standards.
• Project management experience, including budget control and timeline tracking.
• Proficient in reading and working with CMM, AMM, OMM, engineering drawings, and PR documentation.
• Fluent in English;
  German and/or French are a plus.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and a collaborative team player with a problem‑solving mindset.

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.