Aircraft Mechanic

• A challenging role at a unique Dutch company;
• A gross salary between € 2,913.91 and € 3,851.03 gross per month;
• A labor market allowance of 4%;
• Plenty of room for personal development and great growth opportunities;
• A good 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 5 extra days off;
• Significant discount on flight tickets (if you have been employed for at least 6 months);
• A travel expense scheme and free use of the bus network around Schiphol;
• 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 of 2% of your gross annual salary.

Step aboard your next job: aircraft mechanic at KLM! You will bring aircraft back into top condition and ensure they can depart safely and on time. In this way, you contribute directly to a well-oiled organization and unforgettable flights.

As an aircraft mechanic, you will start in the brand-new training organization of Airframe. There, you will learn the trade step by step on the PH-BXG (Boeing 737-800) and develop into a Licensed Aircraft Mechanic. After your training, you will work together with colleagues in the hangar on various aircraft types, such as the Boeing 787 and Boeing 777. You will inspect parts, perform maintenance and modifications, and resolve technical malfunctions, so that aircraft can depart safely and on time again.
Furthermore:

• you ensure that maintenance processes run smoothly;
• you report daily to the Operations team leader and during operational shifts to the (Lead) Ground Engineer;
• you actively contribute ideas on how maintenance processes can be smarter and better;
• you always work according to the applicable safety regulations, including the Safety Management System.

Airframe is part of Engineering & Maintenance, the maintenance division of KLM. During the training period, you will work day shifts within the training organization. Therefore, you will temporarily not receive an irregularity allowance during this period. After completion of the training, you will work according to an irregular schedule and the irregularity allowance will apply.

Job type: Regular
Location: Schiphol Oost
Hours per week: 40
Education level: MBO
Apply until: 31-12-2026

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: #22814. At KLM, we believe in the power of diversity. Do you want to read more about this topic? View our statement.

Suzanne de Haan - Schouten: SUZANNE-DE.HAAN@KLM.COM

Astrid Zoeten: ASTRID.ZOETEN@KLM.COM

We do not appreciate recruitment based on this vacancy.

At KLM, we believe in investing in talent. Have you completed your MBO education in Aircraft Technology? Then we are ready to prepare you within 2 years to become an authorized Aircraft Mechanic. Together, we build a future in which your expertise makes the difference.

This is what you can expect

• Personal guidance: from day one, you will receive intensive practical guidance from experienced colleagues who will help you grow in your role;
• Bootcamp: in an intensive program, we will improve your key skills and technical knowledge;
• Type Training: you will follow high-quality training through which you will be certified on a specific aircraft type such as the Boeing 777, 787 or Airbus 321 NEO.

And it doesn't stop there! Do you successfully complete your trajectory and become an authorized Aircraft Mechanic? Then we offer you the opportunity to grow further by starting to obtain your EASA Part 66 B.1 modules. With this, you lay the foundation for an even more challenging and versatile career within aviation technology.

You get energy from technology and derive satisfaction from solving technical challenges. You quickly see where a malfunction lies and work together with colleagues on a suitable solution. You switch easily between different tasks and also maintain an eye for quality and safety under time pressure. You coordinate easily with colleagues from different disciplines and take initiative when you see opportunities to organize the work smarter or better.

Furthermore:

• you have completed an MBO level 3 or 4 education in the direction of aircraft technology;
• preferably you have gained internship experience as an aircraft mechanic;
• you read and write Dutch and technical English well;
• you have experience working within a team.

• Collaboration
• Professionalism
• Flexibility
• Attention to quality
• Drive