Aircraft Engine Inspector Quick Engine Change

Job type: Regular
Location: Schiphol Oost
Hours per week: 40
Education level: Mbo
Apply until: 06-11-2026

Step aboard your next job: junior aircraft engine inspector quick engine change at KLM! In the engine shop, you will inspect engine parts and assess what is in order and what needs to be upgraded, repaired, or written off. With your precise work, you contribute to safe engines.

You inspect parts of the Quick Engine Change (QEC), the Power Plant Build Up (PPBU), and engine mounting points. You assess the complete QEC and PPBU of an engine, module, or assembly and determine which repairs are necessary. Your work focuses on Stage 0 and 1; for Stage 2, you help determine the required repairs and the Release to Service.

Furthermore:
• you perform Disposition QEC inspections on QEC parts, PPBU parts, and engine mounting points;
• you determine the required repairs and the Release to Service for the complete QEC and PPBU of an engine, module, or assembly, and for engine mounting points;
• you support Stage 3 and the line service, for example in an AOG situation;
• you participate in the process and work in shifts.

You work at Schiphol Oost at Engineering & Maintenance (E&M), where aircraft are maintained and repaired. You will join Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO), in a team of approximately twenty colleagues. You work in shift work: one week on day shifts and the other week on evening shifts. In the Engine Services department, digital tools help you work smarter and faster.

You work at Schiphol Oost at Engineering & Maintenance (E&M), where aircraft are maintained and repaired. You will join Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO), in a team of approximately twenty colleagues. You work in shift work: one week on day shifts and the other week on evening shifts. In the Engine Services department, digital tools help you work smarter and faster.
Your profile
You want to understand how technology works and enjoy finding out how engine parts and measuring equipment are constructed. You are open to new knowledge and use feedback to improve your work. You share ideas with colleagues and help make them enthusiastic about improvements. You also maintain an overview during busy periods and investigate where a problem lies. During your work, you pay close attention to details and always keep safety in mind.

Furthermore:

• you have a technical mbo diploma or a havodiploma;
• you can work with measuring tools or are open to learning this;
• you understand technical English very well.

Please note: have you not completed an mbo education at level 3, but do have experience in technology? Then still respond to this vacancy!

• Working in a team
• Resistant to stress
• Problem analysis
• Attention to quality.

• A challenging role at a unique Dutch company;
• A gross salary between € 2943.05 and € 3889.54 gross per month;
• Plenty of room for personal development and great growth opportunities;
• Shift allowance;
• 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);
• Discount on your health insurance;
• A budget for sustainable employability.

Then do not wait any longer, and apply for the 'final boarding call' on 06-11-2026!
You do not need to write a motivation letter; during your online application, we will ask you some targeted questions. Your application procedure consists of two 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 way we keep the process fast and clear, and you have control over your schedule. You will hear from us within two weeks after the vacancy closes.

You can log in to your personal candidate profile at any time. 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: #23129. At KLM, we believe in the power of diversity. Do you want to read more about this topic? View our statement.

Jorrit Sijtsma: JORRIT.SIJTSMA@KLM.COM or 0639616680

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

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