Associate Project Manager Completions

Jet Aviation seeks a Junior Associate Project Manager for Completions in Basel to support VIP aircraft delivery projects and develop into a full Project Manager role.

This position serves as a developmental role within the Completions division, designed to help the incumbent grow into a full Project Manager capacity. The successful candidate will assist the Program Director in executing highly customized aircraft completion projects, taking ownership of specific sub-projects and PMO initiatives while learning the intricacies of the aerospace business.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Director in delivering VIP aircraft completion projects, including managing selected sub-projects and PMO tasks.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, Design, Sales, and PMO teams to ensure timely execution aligned with scope and milestones.
• Track project progress, follow up on open items, prepare reports, and maintain visibility on schedules, risks, and priorities.
• Support the evaluation of change requests and help track risks and issues throughout program execution.
• Prepare and lead internal project meetings, document decisions, and ensure agreed actions are followed up in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the development and rollout of new tools, standards, and process improvements within Completion programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, project management, engineering management, or a related field.
• Practical experience in aerospace, project management, sales, finance, or a related business environment.
• Good understanding of the aerospace industry, completions environment, and customer-driven project execution.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Professional written and spoken communication skills in English.
• Results-driven, structured, and disciplined, with a reliable and accountable way of working.
• Able to work effectively across functions and bring clarity to complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Pragmatic problem solver with strong business and financial awareness.
• Personal values aligned with Jet Aviation values: Trust, Honesty, Alignment, and Transparency.

Nice to have

• Associate in project management (CAPM) certification is preferred.
• German and French are an asset.
• Strong affinity for AI-supported working methods and interest in contributing to modern ways of working.

What the company offers

• A development-oriented role with progressive ownership and a clear growth path toward broader Project Manager responsibility.
• A collaborative and international workplace within a globally respected business aviation company.
• The chance to contribute to the modernization of project management tools and processes in a complex aerospace environment.
• A professional setting where precision, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement are highly valued.

About the company

Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form since 1967, with over 4,500 employees and some 50 locations worldwide. The company values Trust, Honesty, Alignment, and Transparency. The company offers a multicultural, challenging and innovative working environment.

• Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form since 1967, with over 4,500 employees and some 50 locations worldwide.
• The company values Trust, Honesty, Alignment, and Transparency.
• The company offers a multicultural, challenging and innovative working environment.

How to apply

Documents to submit:

• Online application

Application language: English