Senior Manager Upholstery Shop
Basel, BS, CH, 4030
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.
Position Summary
At Jet Aviation, every journey begins with a passion for excellence and a commitment to craftsmanship. Our teams are the artisans behind the world’s most refined aircraft interiors; where tradition meets innovation, and every detail matters.
As our next Senior Manager Upholstery Shop, you will lead a talented team of specialists who transform vision into reality, ensuring every cabin we deliver is a masterpiece of comfort, safety, and style. If you thrive in a collaborative, high-performance environment and want to make a tangible impact on the future of business aviation, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and values, inspire others, and grow within an international organization.
Your Role
- Lead and Inspire: Motivate, coach, and develop a diverse team of upholstery professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and pride in craftsmanship.
- Drive Operational Excellence: Streamline processes, optimize resources, and uphold the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
- Own Performance: Manage budgets, capacity planning, and KPIs - balancing commercial acumen with a passion for people and product.
- Champion Growth: Ensure your team receives the training and development needed to stay at the forefront of technical and procedural excellence.
- Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with Quality, Sales, and other departments to deliver seamless customer experiences and support business growth.
- Ensure Compliance: Lead by example in audit readiness, corrective actions, and documentation for airworthiness and regulatory requirements.
- Support Sales: Play a key role in quoting, sales support, and the strategic growth of our Upholstery Shop business.
Who You Are
- A proven leader with several years of experience in interior manufacturing or aviation environments.
- Commercially minded, with a strong grasp of budgets, KPIs, and resource planning.
- A collaborative communicator who builds trust and alignment across teams.
- Technically educated, hands-on, and proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP.
- Driven by our values: Trust, Honesty, Alignment, and Transparency.
- Passionate about continuous improvement and developing others.
Why Join Us
- Shape the future of aviation craftsmanship: Lead a team of skilled artisans in a company renowned for Swiss precision, where every detail matters and your leadership leaves a visible mark on the industry.
- Enjoy autonomy and trust: Experience a culture that empowers you to make decisions, drive operational excellence, and build a high-performing team; supported by the stability and resources of General Dynamics.
- Grow your career with us: Benefit from a promote-from-within culture, with real examples of leaders who have advanced from technical roles to senior management and executive positions.
- Make a global impact: Join a diverse, multicultural workforce representing 80+ nationalities across 50+ locations and contribute to projects that enable global flight with passion for customers worldwide.
- Lead with purpose and pride: Be part of a company where your expertise is valued, your development is invested in, and your work helps craft journeys that inspire every day.
If you are a passionate leader with a commitment to excellence, and the drive to build high-performing teams, we want you with us. Bring your vision, expertise, and energy to help shape the future of business aviation - together, we’ll reach new heights.