Fire and Rescue Service (SDIS) Specialist

Payerne | 80-100%

What you can contribute

• Intervene on the airport site and its surroundings in the fields of: 3-minute rescue standby, fire service, Aircraft Recovery, medical emergency, and lake rescue
• Handle and restore airport rescue vehicles and intervention equipment
• Perform runway inspections to ensure Flight Safety ("FOD" control, scaring away and prevention of animal hazards)
• Check the functioning of aircraft emergency stop systems
• Participate in training and engagements in Switzerland and abroad
• Work in a team in H24, 7 days a week rotating shifts to guarantee air police engagements and take part in the standby service

What makes you unique

• Holder of a CFC (in a technical field is an asset)
• Experience in a firefighter corps and wearer of breathing apparatus
• In possession of a category C or at minimum C1 118 driving license
• Have completed military service
• Very good health and physical condition (medical and sports tests)

In a few words

We are looking for an aviation firefighter specialist. Do you have a passion for the rescue and aviation field and do you wish to join a motivated team in a service in full development?

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and to the well-being of the population.
• Daily diversity We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of view.
• Occupational health We assist and advise our employees on all questions related to physical or mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/fr/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

Your commitment to security and freedom

The Operations Command (cdmt Op) is responsible for all operations and all military engagements of the Swiss Army. The cdmt Op includes notably the Air Force, the Land Forces, the four territorial divisions, the SWISSINT Competence Center, the Special Forces Command as well as the Military Police. Around 40 % of the approximately 2500 employees are employed in the civilian sector, from engineers to analysts to aircraft mechanics.

The Swiss Army employs more than 9000 employees in four military professions and approximately 200 civilian professions, across 110 sites throughout Switzerland. It also ensures succession by training apprentices in more than 30 trades.

Additional information

Working with the Swiss Army is a wise option that presents many advantages. More information at armee.ch/avantages (https://www.vtg.admin.ch/fr/avantages).

Offers from personnel placement agencies will not be considered.

Questions about the position

Sébastien Terreaux
Head of Fire and Rescue Service
+41 58 48 14483