Junior Project Manager - Flight Services
Kloten, Zurich, CH, 8302
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
Ready to kick-start your career in a dynamic, international environment? As a Junior Project Manager at Jet Aviation Business Jets AG in Kloten, you’ll join a passionate team driving projects that shape the future of business aviation. You’ll work hands-on with cross-functional teams, contribute to digitalization and process optimization, and develop your project management skills from day one.
At Jet Aviation, you’ll gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, collaborate with industry experts, and make a real impact. If you’re motivated, analytical, and eager to grow, this is your chance to launch an exciting career in business aviation.
This position is an office-base role in Kloten with a regular on-site presence requirement.
Your role
- Analyze and Document: Collaborate with key stakeholders to analyze and document business processes, translating outcomes into clear scope, requirements, and deliverables.
- Drive Project Progress: Support project planning and execution across all phases, tracking milestones, actions, dependencies, and deliverables to keep initiatives on course.
- Maintain Transparency: Create and maintain project documentation, such as charters, project plans, RAID logs, meeting minutes, and status reports, ensuring transparency and traceability.
- Manage Risks: Support the management of project risks, issues, and change requests, ensuring timely follow-up, documentation, and escalation where appropriate.
- Communicate Effectively: Prepare and coordinate project communications for stakeholders, including structured status updates and executive-ready summaries.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with the IT PMO and third-party vendors to ensure business requirements are understood, implemented, tested, and accepted.
- Support Change: Assist with change and adoption activities, including training plans, materials, and user communication to drive successful project outcomes.
- Administer Tools: Administer and support selected software systems and tools, coordinating with IT and vendors as needed for access management, configuration, and data quality.
What we offer you
- Exciting Entry-Level Role: A challenging position in a dynamic, international environment with real responsibility from day one.
- Growth Opportunities: Ongoing training, mentorship, and support for your professional and personal development.
- High-Impact Projects: The chance to work on exciting, high-profile projects that shape the future of business aviation.
- Great Team Spirit: A motivated, cheerful team and memorable company events that make work enjoyable.
Your profile
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field (aviation focus is a plus).
- First experience (internship, working student, thesis project) in process analysis, project coordination, digital tools, or change initiatives.
- Exposure to business aviation or operational environments is an advantage.
- Strong motivation to grow in project management and business transformation.
- Exceptional analytical skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to adapt, innovate, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Collaborative team spirit and the ability to positively influence stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Alignment with Jet Aviation’s core values: Trust, Honesty, Alignment, and Transparency.
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.