Technical Specialist Surface Treatment

• you have at least an mbo-level 3 diploma;
• you are proficient in both Dutch and English, both spoken and written;
• you have some knowledge of technical processes;
• you are skilled with software and IT systems;
• you have experience with administrative tasks;
• you are willing to take an annual exam for your "Proof of Skill" - an aviation requirement.

• A gross salary between € 2,768.89 and € 3,575.89 gross per month;
• Plenty of room for personal development and great growth opportunities;
• Shift allowance;
• 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.

At KLM Engine Services, we are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Technical Specialist Surface Treatment who ensures that our aircraft parts are back in top condition. Thanks to your expertise, passengers can reach their destinations safely. Will you become the next important link in our team?

At Engine Services, you will work on various aircraft and land engines, both for Air France-KLM and for external customers. Within the Surface Treatment department, you are responsible for perfecting the surfaces of these different engines. Using techniques such as Shotpeen, water stripping, and plasma spraying, you ensure that aircraft parts meet all specifications and are ready for use again.

You will primarily work in the engine shop at Schiphol-Oost and sometimes in one of the hangars. You will join a diverse and close-knit team of approximately 25 colleagues. Together with other Surface Treatment specialists, you will work in shift patterns, which means you will work during the day or in the evening, but never on weekends or at night.

Job type: Regular
Location: Schiphol Oost
Hours per week: 40
Education level: Mbo
Apply by: 25-10-2026

No worries if you do not yet have experience with thermal coatings, robotic arms, or shot blasting cabinets. At KLM, you will get the chance to learn all of this on the job. We are looking for someone who is ambitious, has an interest in technology, and likes to think along about process improvements. Innovation is highly valued by us.

Furthermore:

Are you the technician we are looking for? Then come strengthen our team and contribute to the success of KLM Engine Services!

• Attention to quality;
• Flexibility;
• Drive;
• Taking initiative;
• Collaboration.

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: #20008. At KLM, we believe in the power of diversity. Do you want to read more about this topic? View our statement.

Thijs Moesbergen: THIJS.MOESBERGEN@KLM.COM or +31628570090

Milou Hielkema: MILOU.HIELKEMA@KLM.COM or +31 628754557

We do not appreciate acquisition in response to this vacancy.