Supplementary training as an aircraft mechanic, helicopter

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At Rega, training to become an aircraft mechanic is defined as secondary training, and is carried out in accordance with the provisions laid down by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The Swiss Aircraft Maintenance Association (SAMA) (www.svfb.ch) organises and monitors this training in collaboration with the aircraft maintenance firms concerned. The training lasts three years. Applicants are not required to sit an entrance examination.

Rega is responsible for carrying out the practical training. The theoretical part comprises nine modules, and takes the form of courses (at school) and self-study. The modules are delivered in English. Each module finishes with an examination (multiple choice/essay).

Persons who successfully complete this training are awarded the "EASA Part-66 B1.3 Lizenz Luftfahrzeugmechaniker Helikopter" diploma.

Successfully completed technical apprenticeship (in accordance with SAMA)
Particularly suitable professions:
- Polymechanic Level E, specialising in maintenance
- Automotive mechantronics engineer, formerly known as car mechanic
- Agricultural machinery mechanic
- Engineer, Level E
- Or another 4-year traineeship approved by the Federal Office of Civil Aviation FOCA
Very good knowledge of electrical systems and/or electronics
Very good spoken and written knowledge of English, level: "First Certificate in English" or higher
Age at the time of recruitment: 20 to 25 years
Driving licence, category B
Place of residence: max. 60 minutes from the place of work at the Rega Center, Zurich Airport

Swiss Aircraft Maintenance Association (SAMA)
Federal Office of Civil Aviation FOCA

Enthusiasm, interest and motivation to learn a new area of work
Sense of responsibility/ readiness to assume responsibility
Absolute reliability
Loyalty, flexibility and versatility
Initiative, ability to work in a team and analytical way of thinking
No colour blindness

Note

iRecruitment begins every year after the summer vacations, training starts on 1 March and 1 September and lasts three years. There is no entrance examination.

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