Deputy Station Manager - Basel
At SR Technics, we aspire to be the leading, most customer-centric, and most innovative MRO company. To contribute to our mission, we are seeking an experienced Deputy Station Manager in Basel.
Headquartered at Zurich Airport in Switzerland, SR Technics is one of the world’s leading MRO service providers in the civil aviation industry. We collaborate with an extensive network of partners and business development offices across Europe, America, Asia, and the Middle East. We offer comprehensive, fully customized solutions for the Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul of aircraft engines, airframes, and components, including impeccable technical support to over 500 customers worldwide.
As a Deputy Station Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the on-time delivery of Line Maintenance services and products in accordance with customer contracts and internal standards. This role involves managing daily station operations, ensuring the availability of appropriate resources and skills, while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and quality.
Your Tasks
Safety & Compliance
- Promote a proactive safety culture in line with company and regulatory policies.
- Ensure effective implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Safety Management System (SMS).
- Enforce adherence to safety, hygiene, and environmental protection protocols, including proper handling of hazardous materials.
Operational Excellence
- Guarantee compliance with maintenance procedures, company policies, and customer contracts.
- Oversee aircraft servicing to ensure operational airworthiness and punctual departures.
- Plan and coordinate manpower, materials, and tools to ensure seamless operations.
- Implement and promote LEAN practices, including Continuous Improvement (CI) and 5S methodology.
Team Leadership
- Supervise station staff, aligning task assignments with individual skills and capabilities.
- Foster team spirit, punctuality, discipline, and professionalism within the team.
- Conduct Personal Management Process (PMP) reviews and documentation for direct reports.
- Ensure effective shift handovers and open communication across all organizational levels.
Administration & Communication
- Support the Station Manager through clear reporting and operational oversight.
- Participate in customer-related calls and meetings, representing the station professionally.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date time management records in compliance with company policy.
- Execute additional administrative duties as outlined in the MOD activities distribution list.
Your Profile
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a licensed aircraft engineer.
- Current on A320.
- Prior leadership experience (Supervisor, Shift Leader, or similar role).
- Strong track record in managing manpower and resources effectively.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey operational issues and solutions.
- Knowledge of relevant health, safety, and quality procedures.
- English proficiency at B2/C1 level (verbal and written).
- French fluent at B2/C1 (verbal and written).
- Demonstrates a customer-centric mindset and problem-solving attitude.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and in fast-paced environments.
We Offer
- An attractive position in a global and dynamic company.
- Competitive employment conditions.
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity for professional and personal development.
Apply online using the form below.
Please ensure that an up-to-date copy of your Part 66 license and other relevant documents are included in the uploaded documentation. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
For other inquiries, please contact us at: hr@srtechnics.aero
Please note that due to Swiss immigration regulations, we currently only consider applicants holding an EU passport, Swiss passport, or a Swiss working permit.