CNC Programmer

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: Basel, CH
Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Career Level: Professional
Requisition Id: 3363


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

At Jet Aviation, we pride ourselves on providing first-class aviation services through talented people who share a passion for excellence. We're looking for a skilled Engineering Technician to join our Production Engineering team, where you'll play a key role in bringing ideas to life through advanced CNC programming, 3D modeling, and manufacturing support. In this role, you'll contribute to the creation of the world's most prestigious aircraft, collaborating with talented professionals, and ensuring we deliver on our commitment to excellence.

Your mission

Mastering techniques for CNC programming

• Create CNC programs for waterjet cutting and bending processes using Bystronic Byjet and Bybend systems.
• Create CNC programs for sheet metal and wood-shop machining with NX CAM.
• Ensure seamless execution and compliance with engineering 3D/2D drawings.

Innovate through design and development

• Craft complex mock-ups and tooling that meet shop and project-specific requirements.
• Contribute to the definition of critical manufacturing items to ensure project success.

Drive quality and continuous improvement

• Promote continuous improvement initiatives, elevating the quality of deliverables and integrating lessons learned into future projects.
• Ensure every project meets stringent quality, timeline, and cost expectations.

Collaborate to overcome challenges

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and teamwork.
• Address risks items, identify project roadblocks and ensure projects progress in a fast-paced environment.

Keep deliverables accurate

• Manage revisions, and amendments as needed to maintain project deliverables.

What we offer

• 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.

Your profile

• Technical certificate (preferably in aviation or a related field) or at least 3 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Proficiency in CAE and CAD tools (AutoCAD, Catia V5, Siemens NX, Teamcenter).
• Familiarity with aviation regulations is a plus: EASA and FAA regulations, particularly FAR 25, JAR 25, and CS 25.
• Ability to perform effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English (French and/or German are a plus).

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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