Aircraft engineer

Have you recently graduated with a bachelor's or master's degree in Electromechanics, Industrial Engineering, Aviation Technology or another technical field? Are you fascinated by aircraft, complex mechanical systems and cutting-edge technology?

Imagine starting your career in an environment where you get to work on actual aircraft, learn from experienced aviation specialists and gradually develop into a highly qualified aviation professional.

This is your chance to step into a this complex but well-structured world and to slowly but surely develop into a technical aviation expert.

So what does this mean specifically?

As a Aircraft Maintenance Technician, you will gradually learn how to inspect, maintain, disassemble, repair and reassemble aircraft and their technical systems.

Aircraft maintenance is an incredibly precise discipline. Every operation follows strict procedures, safety regulations and quality standards. Nothing is left to chance. Slowly but surely you will grow and develop until you reach the stage of fully formed Aviation Engineer.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing mechanical and electrical maintenance on aircraft under the supervision of experienced technicians.
• Assisting with the disassembly, inspection, repair and reassembly of aircraft components and systems.
• Learning to interpret technical documentation, maintenance manuals and engineering instructions.
• Following strict aviation safety procedures and quality requirements.
• Carrying out inspections and checks to ensure that all work meets the required standards.
• Working closely with experienced colleagues who will guide you throughout your development.
• Gradually taking on more complex technical responsibilities as your knowledge and qualifications grow.
• Following a structured training programme consisting of 17 modules, helping you progress towards recognised aviation maintenance qualifications.

What do you bring to the job?

• You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Electromechanics, Industrial Engineering, Aviation Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Both experienced candidates and recently graduated candidates are encouraged to apply
• You have a genuine interest in aviation, aircraft technology and complex technical systems.
• You are precise, disciplined and highly attentive to detail.
• You understand the importance of following procedures and respecting safety regulations.
• You are eager to learn and motivated to complete an extensive technical training programme.
• You enjoy working in a team and taking responsibility for the quality of your work.
• You are comfortable working in early and late shifts, including occasional weekends.
• You are looking for a long-term career rather than a temporary technical position.

What can you expect?

First of all you will enter a highly structured world where there is a clear step-by-step career path that you can follow. Each following step that you take will come with a pay raise and over time also added benefits.

To give you an idea: graduates who start the job in its initial phase will earn about 17,5 euro's per hour. This can rise so quickly however that engineers with 10 years of experience (having completed their modules), earn about 7000-8000 euro's gross a month.

• Additional shift allowances for early and late shifts.
• Additional remuneration for Saturday work.
• Attractive premium payments for Sundays and public holidays, with applicable premiums exceeding 100%.
• Meal vouchers worth €10 per working day.
• Hospitalisation insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Ambulatory medical insurance.
• Additional days off on top of your statutory annual leave.
• A full-time working schedule of five days per week.

One more important note:

Working here is all about trust, communication and support. The seniors will help and train the juniors with the aim of succes as a group. The manager, HR people and planners are very accessible and want you to come talk to them when something is on your mind.