Cabin Maintenance Mechanic

• 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;
• Labor market allowance of 4%;
• 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);
• If your position allows it: working from home and working from abroad for up to 8 weeks (EU and Caribbean region);
• Discount on your health insurance;
• A budget for sustainable employability.

Job type: Regular
Location: Schiphol Oost
Hours per week: 40
Education level: Mbo
Apply until: 04-12-2026

Your day consists of maintaining, repairing, and renewing cabin and cargo parts of various aircraft types. You disassemble parts, inspect them carefully, and reassemble everything according to the applicable regulations and quality requirements. Additionally, you install and remove medical equipment and support the testing of systems. You work in the hangar or on the platform, often under time pressure, and always follow the correct manuals and procedures within the scope of your authorization.

Step aboard your next job: cabin maintenance mechanic at KLM! You ensure that the cabin looks spotless and functions perfectly, both in the hangar and at Schiphol Centrum. With your craftsmanship and eye for detail, you contribute directly to a pleasant travel experience for millions of passengers. In this way, you help contribute to a well-oiled organization and unforgettable flights.

Furthermore:

• you work on all types of aircraft in the cabin and cargo hold with an all-type authorization;
• you apply various techniques such as cutting, sewing, spraying, and laying flooring;
• you perform tasks such as welding and heat-shaping plastics and synthetics;
• you perform operational, functional, and simple tests under supervision within your authorizations.

You work from Schiphol Oost, in the hangars, and at Schiphol Centrum. You are part of a Cabin Maintenance team within the Maintenance Support organization. Together with your direct colleagues, you ensure high cabin quality in an environment that is constantly in motion and where there is room for your own initiative and improvement.

You take on work independently and quickly see where action is needed, even when the pressure is high. You switch smoothly between different tasks and remain sharp on quality and safety. You actively think along about improvements in the work process and take responsibility for your own activities. In doing so, you work pleasantly with colleagues and always keep the customer and passenger experience in mind. You apply safety regulations carefully and also hold each other accountable for this.

• Working in a team;
• Professionalism;
• Flexibility;
• Verbal communication.

Then do not wait any longer, and apply for the 'final boarding call' by 04-12-2026!
You do not need to write a motivation letter; during your online application, we will ask you several targeted questions. Your application procedure consists of two cross-interviews and possibly an assessment, capacity test, and a security screening.

Candidates who are positively selected for the first interview will receive an email in which they can choose a suitable time slot for the interview themselves. This keeps the process fast and clear, and gives you control over your schedule. You will hear from us within two weeks after the vacancy closes.

You can log in at any time via your personal candidate profile. Here you will find the vacancy you applied for - even after it has closed - as well as a clear dashboard with any other ongoing applications within KLM, including status updates. Do you have the drive to grow further in this role? Then we look forward to your application.

Did you know that according to research, women are less likely to apply than men if they do not meet all the job requirements? A shame. Because 'the perfect candidate' is, as far as we are concerned, a myth. So, do you have the drive to still grow in some aspects of this role? We look forward to your application.

A reference check may be part of the application procedure.

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: #23225. At KLM, we believe in the power of diversity. Do you want to read more about this topic? View our statement.

Ruben van Lambaart: RUBEN-VAN.LAMBAART@KLM.COM or

Femke Dezaire: FEMKE.DEZAIRE@KLM.COM or +31 638996184

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