Business aviation service provider: FBO, Maintenance, VVIP Completions, Government Programs, Charter and Aircraft Management at around 50 locations
Jet Aviation
Basel · Dusseldorf · Zürich · Geneva · Vienna · Amsterdam + approx. 40 further locations worldwideNew on Amplifa
About Jet Aviation
Jet Aviation is a globally active provider of business aviation services with the headquarters of its first site in Basel, Switzerland, where the company opened its first hangars in 1967. At the Basel site, the portfolio includes VVIP Completions (interior outfitting of business aircraft) with Design Studio, Engineering and Certification (Part 21J, Part 21G, Part 145) as well as Line and Base Maintenance. In Advanced Manufacturing, the company produces spare parts and special tools based on OEM data, including reverse engineering using CMM technology, heat treatment, CASA-certified TIG welding across five metal groups (including titanium and nickel) as well as surface treatments such as Alodining, Anodizing and painting. Further business areas are FBO services (Ground Handling, fueling incl. SAF), Aircraft Management, Charter (fleet of over 100 aircraft), Aircraft Sales, Avionics workshops, Government Programs with Special Missions modifications as well as Staffing. With more than 5,000 employees from over 80 nationalities and around 50 locations in Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, Jet Aviation serves business aviation customers, from government and military programs to VVIP and Aeromedical applications.
- Site
- Basel
- Processes
- Base & Line Maintenance (Fixed Wing), Structural Repairs / Sheet Metal & Composites, Advanced Manufacturing (Reverse Engineering via CMM, Model Creation, Manufacturing under CASA, Heat Treatment of Materials, Steels & Alloys, Welding, TIG across five metal groups (CASA-certified welders), Material Coatings and Surface Treatments (Two-Pack Painting, Alodining, Anodizing), NDT (Eddy Current, Dye Penetrant, Mag Particle), Media Blasting (plastic and wet grit)
- Materials
- Steels and Alloys (Heat Treatment), Titanium (TIG-Welding), Nickel (TIG-Welding), Titanium, Nickel Alloys, Steels and Alloys, Sheet Metal & Composites
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, ISO 9100, ISO 9110, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, IS-BAH Stage 2 (Miami-Opa Locka), ISO 9100 (EN 9100), Part 145 (45+ authorities), Part 21J / 21G, EASA / EMAR / CASA / DASA
- Founded
- 1967
- Employees
- over 5,000
- Industries
- Business Aviation, Military/Government Programs, Emergency Services/Aeromedical, Law Enforcement, Yacht & Luxury (VVIP), Rotary Wing (Helicopters)
- 01
Design & Engineering (Part 21J)
- 02
Certification (Part 21G)
- 03
Manufacturing (Sheet Metal, Upholstery, Cabinet Shops)
- 04
Painting & Surface Treatment
- 05
Installation & Integration (Part 145)
- 06
Testing & Calibration (NDT, Calibration Laboratory)
- 07
Maintenance & AOG Support
Materials & Processes
Titanium
TIG-welded by CASA-certified welders, including for structural repairs and special parts.
Nickel Alloys
Processed in TIG welding and in Advanced Manufacturing for aviation components.
Steels and Alloys
Used in heat treatment and in the manufacture of structural elements and high-end aerospace components.
Sheet Metal & Composites
Structural repairs and manufacture of sheet metal and composite components.
Locations
Basel
CHCompletions, Maintenance, Design Studio, 7 hangars, first site
- Materials
- Titanium, Nickel, Steels/Alloys, Composites
- Sheet Metal Shops
- Upholstery Shops
- Cabinet Shops
- Finishing & Integration Shop
- Production Center
- Wheel & Tire Shop
- Paint Shop
- Calibration Laboratory
- Instrument Shop
- Emergency Equipment Shop
- Battery Shop
- NDT
Düsseldorf
DEFBO (20 years in operation)
Zürich
CHFBO incl. Fueling
Geneva
CHFBO, Aircraft Management
Vienna
ATFBO
Amsterdam
NLFBO, SAF fueling
Singapore (Seletar)
SGFBO, Maintenance, Airbus ACJ Service Center
Cairns
AUAvionics Workshop, Maintenance
- UV Laser Wire Marker
- NiCad Battery Shop
- Radio Workshop
- Instrument Workshop
Services & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base & Line Maintenance (Fixed Wing)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Structural Repairs / Sheet Metal & CompositesAssembly | – | – | – | – | Titanium, Nickel Alloys, Steels and Alloys |
| Advanced Manufacturing (Reverse Engineering via CMM, Model Creation, Manufacturing under CASAMachining | – | – | – | – | Steels, Alloys, Titanium, Nickel |
| Heat Treatment of Materials, Steels & AlloysHeat Treatment | – | – | – | – | Steels, Alloys |
| Welding, TIG across five metal groups (CASA-certified welders)Joining | – | – | – | – | Titanium, Nickel, Steels/Alloys |
| Material Coatings and Surface Treatments (Two-Pack Painting, Alodining, Anodizing)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| NDT (Eddy Current, Dye Penetrant, Mag Particle)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Media Blasting (plastic and wet grit)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Full Aircraft Painting / Paint ShopSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Avionics Repair & Overhaul (HF/VHF/UHF, Weather Radar, Autopilot, GPS, Transponder/DME)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| NiCad Battery Shop / Emergency Power Supply OverhaulTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser Wire Marking / Repair & Manufacture of Wiring Harnesses (UV Laser Wire Marker)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Instrument Workshop (gyroscopic instruments, Pitot/Static, Fuel Qty, calibration)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rotor Blade Repair & OverhaulAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Systems Integration (FLIR, ECM etc.) / Special Missions ModificationsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| VIP Cabin Refurbishment / VVIP Completions (Design, Engineering, Certification, Interior ProductionAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sheet Metal Shops / Upholstery Shops / Cabinet Shops / Finishing & Integration Shop (BaselAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wheel & Tire Shop / Wheels and BrakesTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Calibration Laboratory / Instruments & ComponentsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Emergency, Safety & Life Support Equipment (Shop)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engines & APU (Repair/Overhaul)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| AI Drone InspectionsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pre-Purchase InspectionsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Medevac ConfigurationEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| In-house IFE & CMS System (Inflight Entertainment / Cabin Management)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Design & Engineering Specialized Aircraft Modifications / Mission System Integrations (GovernmentEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Laser Wire Marker | – | – | – | – | Cairns, Australia |
| CMM Technology (Reverse Engineering) | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certifications
Jet Aviation holds ISO 9001, 9100, 9110, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications and has Part 145 approvals with more than 45 national aviation authorities, approvals for over 60 aircraft types and more than 300 Supplemental Type Certificates. Test categories include NDT (Eddy Current, Dye Penetrant, Mag Particle), a calibration laboratory as well as AI drone inspections.
| Evidence | Basel |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| ISO 9100 (EN 9100) | |
| ISO 9110 | |
| ISO 14001 | |
| OHSAS 18001 | |
| Part 145 (45+ authorities) | |
| Part 21J / 21G | |
| EASA / EMAR / CASA / DASA |
History
- 1967
Opening of the first hangars in Basel, Switzerland
- 1977
Start of interior outfitting (Completions) of business aircraft
- 1994
30 years of Jet Aviation Staffing (according to anniversary news)