Engineer Aircraft Systems

Vacancy type: Regular
Location: Schiphol Oost
Hours per week: 40
Education level: HBO (Higher Professional Education)
Apply by: 30-10-2026

As an engineer in the Engineering Team Systems, you help improve the technical reliability and availability of aircraft and components. You analyze technical issues, develop maintenance solutions, and prepare modifications. In this way, you contribute to a safe and reliable fleet and to sustainable, cost-efficient components.

When an aircraft malfunctions and standard maintenance instructions do not offer a solution, you work together with production to find a suitable approach. You monitor the performance and reliability of components, advise customers on technical issues, and assess the impact of documentation and modifications on KLM and the component pool.

Furthermore:

• you work with the manufacturer and production on solutions, for example by drafting a repair instruction or granting approval to a design within EASA Part 21;
• you monitor and analyze trends in component performance and, where possible, deploy smart (Big Data) tools to improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs;
• you collaborate with colleagues from Component Services (CS) and participate in customer teams, in which you provide technical advice to customers;
• you assess documentation from manufacturers and aviation authorities (FAA/EASA) and advise your customers on the consequences for the aircraft configuration and component pool, so that they can make a balanced decision;
• you translate approved proposals together with the team into actionable tasks in our maintenance systems.

You work at KLM Engineering & Maintenance, in the heart of our maintenance organization. You will become part of a professional team within the Engineering department, where you will work together with colleagues who share expertise in aircraft technology and maintenance. The team is responsible for ensuring the airworthiness of aircraft and developing maintenance solutions for our customers worldwide. Your location is Schiphol-Oost. During the first few months, you will be fully trained on-site. After that, from your fourth month onwards, you can work from home for a maximum of two days per week.

The Engineering Team Systems is part of KLM E&M Engineering and consists of 29 engineers and technical specialists. Together, they work on technical reliability, fleet availability, and the evaluation and preparation of modifications to aircraft and components.

We are looking for an engineer who thinks proactively and can perform technical analyses quickly. You switch effortlessly between different tasks and priorities, and you love the challenge of always thinking one step ahead. You bring new insights and ideas into the organization and have an eye for detail, especially when dealing with technical documentation and analyses. You work well in a team, but can also make decisions independently.

Furthermore:

• you have a completed technical HBO degree, preferably in the field of aeronautical engineering or mechanical engineering.
• you have work experience in a technical role, preferably within the aviation industry;
• you have experience with technical documentation and maintenance processes in aviation;
• you have an affinity for using technical systems and applications, such as SAP and Maintenix;
• you have good communication skills and can report clearly in both Dutch and English.

Attention to quality

Decisiveness

Persuasiveness

Working in a team

Stress resistance

Drive

• A challenging role at a unique Dutch company;
• A gross salary between € 3,796.93 and € 5,424.18 gross per month;
• Plenty of room for personal development and great growth opportunities;
• 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 5 extra days off;
• 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.

Then don't wait any longer, and apply for the 'final boarding call' by 30-10-2026!
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 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.

The interviews are scheduled for Monday morning, November 9.

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? That's a shame. Because 'the perfect candidate' is, in our view, 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: #22875. At KLM, we believe in the power of diversity. Do you want to read more about this topic? View our statement.

Leon Boele: BOELE@TD.KLM.COM or 0650644333

Leonie Aulbers: LEONIE.AULBERS@KLM.COM or +31 634279064

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