Aircraft Parts Bench Worker

• A challenging role at a unique Dutch company;
• A gross salary between €2,831.54 and €3,656.80 gross per month;
• Plenty of room for personal development and great growth opportunities;
• Shift allowance;
• An excellent pension scheme;
• 8% holiday allowance;
• An end-of-year bonus of 8.33%;
• A profit-sharing scheme, up to 20%;
• 25 vacation days and 7 extra days off if you work irregular shifts;
• Significant discount on flight tickets (if you have been employed for at least 6 months);
• A sustainable transport policy, including 100% free travel to work via Public Transport (within the Netherlands);
• Discount on your health insurance;
• A budget for sustainable employability.

You are responsible for repairing engine blades and other important aircraft parts. You perform tasks such as grinding, polishing, and buffing of parts, as well as oven treatments and crack checks using fluorescent penetrant inspection. Additionally, you are involved in cleaning, etching, and coating parts. It is also your task to measure the length and weight of blades to ensure they meet the correct specifications. You work with various machines and tools, such as polishing machines, grinding machines, and ovens, to complete these tasks accurately and efficiently.

Furthermore:

• you work closely with the Team Leader and 1st Inspectors to improve work processes;
• you guide new employees and help them in their development;
• you report deviations or peculiarities in the process to ensure quality;
• you perform administrative tasks, such as signing off route cards and ordering consumables;
• you contribute to the maintenance of the equipment and tools you use.

Job type: Regular
Location: Schiphol Oost
Hours per week: 40
Education level: Mbo
Apply until: 01-11-2026

Working as a Metallic Bench Worker at KLM: the opportunity you truly do not want to miss. Get to work repairing engine blades, airfoils, and non-metallic parts and contribute to the safety and efficiency of aircraft worldwide. Board with KLM and seize the chance to further develop your craftsmanship!

You will join the Repair department of Engine Services within Engineering & Maintenance. The team works in a dynamic work environment, both in the workshop and sometimes in the hangar. Here you will work together with technical colleagues who are dedicated daily to the highest quality and safety of aircraft engines and parts. You will primarily work in shift work, where you will repair the engine blades and parts on time and according to specifications together with your team.

We are looking for a Metallic Bench Worker who works with passion and precision. You love technical craftsmanship and like to take the initiative to implement improvements. You always ensure that the work is carried out safely and according to the established standards. You work carefully and accurately, even when the work is physically demanding. You switch effortlessly between different tasks and work well with colleagues to achieve the goals of the day. You give instructions to new employees in a clear and positive manner. You see where processes can be improved and take the initiative to raise them. You feel responsible for the quality and safety of the work you perform.

• Oral communication
• Attention to quality
• Innovating
• Professionalism
• Working in a team
• Motivating others

If you want to know more about the position, please contact the hiring manager. Call or email the recruiter for questions about the application procedure. In both cases, do not forget to mention the vacancy number: #22620. At KLM, we believe in the power of diversity. Do you want to read more about this topic? View our statement.