The world is at your feet as a certified engine mechanic at KLM. You maintain, overhaul, and modify aircraft engines and individual components. It's also your responsibility to certify them. With your experience, you serve as a role model for junior engine mechanics. This gives you the opportunity to surpass yourself and help your colleagues progress, every day.
What will you do?
When a damaged aircraft engine arrives at the Engine Shop, you assess its condition. You disassemble the engine and inspect all individual components. What needs to be replaced, and what materials are required? If necessary, you consult with a specialist. After the repair, you check whether everything has been delivered according to module and prepare the repaired engine for shipment. Additionally, you will supervise new colleagues: teaching them and ensuring they can work independently as quickly as possible.
In addition:• You test the engine for internal damage and detect any anomalies;• You work with various engine types;• You always keep the customer’s requirements in mind;• You report daily to the team lead and the lead mechanic of the Engine Shop;• You perform administrative tasks;• You adhere to safety regulations.
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Where do you land?
You’ll be part of Engine Services, a division of Engineering & Maintenance (E&M). Here, we not only maintain our own aircraft but also those of customers worldwide. You’ll work in the Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) department, as part of a team of around twenty colleagues. You will work in shifts: one week of day shifts and one week of evening shifts. Our department increasingly uses digital tools that help us work smarter and faster. Get a glimpse of the Engine Services department here.
Your profile
Spending the entire day working on large and small parts? That’s right up your alley. In fact, you enjoy it: you’re a real techie and love working with your hands. You work quickly but precisely, always spotting potential errors immediately. You also have a strong sense of responsibility and find it important that you and your team can work safely. You don’t hesitate to address colleagues if they don’t follow the regulations. Additionally, you enjoy sharing your experience with junior engine mechanics and helping them find their way in the department.
Furthermore:
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You are authorized to perform maintenance on aircraft engines;
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You can work independently and sign off on completed work;
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You speak and understand (technical) English well;
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You have at least three years of experience as an engine mechanic;
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You are familiar with engine types CFM56-7B, CF6, GEnx, and LEAP.
What do we offer-
A gross salary between €2.849,45 en € 3.765,83 per month;
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Plenty of scope for personal development and great advancement opportunities;
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Shift work allowance up to 30%;
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Labour market allowance 8,5%;
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An excellent pension scheme and 8% holiday allowance;
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A year-end bonus of 8.33%;
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A profit-sharing scheme, up to 20%;
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25 leave days and 7 extra days extra;
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Substantial discount on airfare (when you have been employed for at least 6 months);
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A sustainable transport policy, which allows you, among other things, to use all public transport for your commute within the Netherlands, free of charge;
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2% development budget.;
Ready for your next destination?
Don’t wait any longer and apply for this function before the final boarding call on 12/31/2026! A motivation letter is no longer required; we will simply ask you a couple of questions during your online application. Within two weeks, you will receive a message from us. Your application procedure consists of two interviews and –possibly- an assessment and security research.Did you know that according to research, women are less likely to apply than men when they don't meet all the job requirements? What a shame. Because, in our view, 'the perfect candidate' is a myth. So, if you have the drive to grow in aspects of this role, we look forward to your application.To perform this role, you will need a Schiphol pass that gives you access to the secure area at Schiphol-East. This may be a grey pass, or an orange pass with a black border. If necessary, we will apply for this on your behalf. If this pass not issued to you, for whatever reason, you will not be able to start in this position.A file check (for ex-KLM-employees) and/or a reference check can be part of the application procedure. By applying for this vacancy you consent to these checks.
