Cabin Maintenance Mechanic

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

Step aboard your next job: cabin maintenance mechanic at KLM! You ensure that the cabin looks top-notch 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 smooth organization and unforgettable flights.

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.

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.

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 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.

• you possess an MBO-2/3 diploma;
• you have 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience;
• you can work according to technical manuals and procedures;
• you have command of the Dutch and English languages, both spoken and written.

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

• 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 and 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);
• 2% discretionary development budget.

Then don't wait any longer, and apply for the 'final boarding call' on 01-11-2026! 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 interviews and a security investigation. You will receive word from us within two weeks after the closing date of the vacancy.

To be able to perform this position, you need a Schiphol pass that gives you access to the secure area at Schiphol-Oost. This can be a grey pass, or an orange one with a black border. When necessary, we will apply for this for you. If this pass is not granted to you—for whatever reason—then unfortunately you cannot start in this position.

A file check (for ex-KLM employees) and/or a reference check may form part of the application procedure. By applying for this vacancy, you give permission for these checks.

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: #18808. At KLM, we believe in the power of diversity. Do you want to read more about this topic? View our statement.

Natasja Wecke: NATASJA.WECKE@KLM.COM

Femke Dezaire: FEMKE.DEZAIRE@KLM.COM

We do not appreciate acquisition in response to this vacancy.