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Lead Compliance Verification Engineer

Location: 

Basel, CH

Flexible Work Arrangement:  Hybrid
Job Category:  VIP Completions & Large Refurbishments
Career Level:  Professional
Requisition Id:  3151

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

Are you ready to lead in a role where precision and compliance meet cutting-edge design? Jet Aviation is looking for a seasoned Structure Compliance Verification Engineer to join the team in Basel at the Euro Airport. In this role you will be essential to ensuring that our structural designs meet stringent regulatory standards, supporting our elite EASA Part21J Design Organization. Working within our Office of Airworthiness, you will be at the forefront of cutting-edge design projects, from VIP completions and upgrades to special mission aircrafts.

Your Role

  • Lead Compliance Activities: Review, verify, and approve engineering documentation, test plans, and certification programs for large aircraft
  • Drive Certification: Coordinate with regulatory agencies to secure STCs and oversee structural design changes, modifications, and repairs.
  • Technical Expertise: Act as a trusted advisor, providing technical guidance to stress engineers and witnessing structural tests
  • Collaborate & Mentor: Engage with cross-functional teams – including Quality, Program Management, and Supply Chain – and coach team members on compliance best practices
  • Maintain Standards: Partner with the Office of Airworthiness to develop and maintain procedures that ensure our Design Organization Approvals meet the highest standards

What We Offer You

  • An exciting and challenging role in a dynamic environment

  • Various opportunities for professional and personal development

  • Chance to work on exciting, high-profile projects

  • 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

  • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in aviation, with several years’ experience in a design organization

  • Prior experience as CVE in structures, with expert knowledge of EASA regulations

  • Strong proficiency in structural analysis software like NASTRAN

  • Proven success in collaborative environments with a proactive, detail-oriented approach to managing projects

  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken

If you are passionate about aviation, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and read to lead efforts within a high-impact team, we would like to hear from you. Join us to a make a difference!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

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