Color, Material & Finishes (CMF) Specialist
Job Description
Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to over 4,500 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Government Services, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.
Position Summary
At Jet Aviation Design Studio, you create bespoke interior solutions for VIP aircraft, bringing customer visions to life.
As a CMF Specialist, you drive colors, materials, and finishes, combining design excellence with technical and certification requirements. You also ensure all customer materials and delivery elements are perfectly prepared, contributing to a seamless and premium handover experience.
Your Role
CMF, Design & Innovation
- Develop and implement color, material, and finishes (CMF) concepts across all project phases
- Conduct trend research and supplier scouting to maintain a market-leading CMF portfolio
- Build and maintain a comprehensive materials library
- Drive innovation in sustainable materials and advanced CMF research
- Create sample boards, presentations, and FF&E schedules
- Be the main contact in the team for vendors and suppliers for all soft and decorative materials
- Support design teams with material selection, specifications, and ordering
- Collaborate closely with engineering, procurement, production, and design teams
- Ensure compliance with aviation regulations (EASA/FAA, FAR/JAR), including certification and flammability requirements
- Contribute to positioning Jet Aviation as a leader in CMF excellence
Customer Materials & Delivery
- Analyze completion packages to define loose equipment and delivery requirements
- Coordinate and track customer property, materials, spare parts, and amenities
- Ensure completeness and readiness of all delivery items (equipment, manuals, documentation)
- Support the Customer Completion & Delivery team during aircraft handover
What we offer you
- An exciting and challenging role in a dynamic environment
- Various opportunities for professional and personal development
- Chance to work on exciting, high-profile projects
- A motivated and cheerful team that looks forward to working with you
- Our events are great! We also have lots of fun together outside of working hours
Your Profile
- Degree in Interior Design, Product Design, Interior Architecture, Textile Engineering, or a related field
- Significant professional experience in CMF and interior design, ideally within aviation or high-end interiors
- Strong expertise and excellent eye for esthetics in aviation interior design, materials, and technical requirements
- Proven experience in leading roles and cross-functional collaboration
- Excellent sense for aesthetics, materials, color, and spatial concepts
- Strong understanding of certification requirements and aviation regulations (EASA/FAA)
- Experience in supplier management, material sourcing, and product development
- Confident in client presentations and stakeholder communication
- Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk tools, MS Office, ideally Teamcenter
- Fluent in English (German or French is a plus)
- Structured, proactive, and results-driven, with strong organizational skills
- Collaborative team player with high ownership and customer focus
- Passion for innovation, design trends, and sustainable materials
If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging and innovative working environment and your profile matches our requirements, we are looking forward to receiving your online application in English.