B2 EASA Base Maintenance Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced B2 EASA Base Maintenance Engineer to join our client’s aviation team in Switzerland. The role is fully onsite and involves certifying maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with European regulations, and supporting aircraft recovery operations.

Key responsibilities

• Act as certifying staff for all maintenance tasks within the organization.
• Oversee scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, reviewing and executing operational work orders.
• Provide technical guidance, diagnose faults, and implement corrective actions on fixed‑wing aircraft.
• Document all maintenance actions accurately to meet regulatory and technical standards.
• Coordinate with component repair, engineering, and airworthiness departments for timely issue resolution.
• Support aircraft recovery and assist customers during AOG (Aircraft on Ground) events when required.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of practical experience in base maintenance on fixed‑wing aircraft.
• Holder of an EASA Part‑66 Category B licence.
• 22+ years of experience as certifying staff on type‑rated aircraft (or equivalent senior expertise).
• Strong knowledge of Part‑145 MRO operations and Part‑21 regulations.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Required skills

• EASA Part‑66 Category B certification
• Base maintenance on fixed‑wing aircraft
• Part‑145 MRO knowledge
• Part‑21 regulatory familiarity

What we offer

• Competitive salary aligned with industry standards
• Full‑time permanent contract
• Onsite work environment in Switzerland
• Opportunities to work on diverse aircraft types and complex maintenance challenges