Maintenance Support Technician

Brussels Airlines; Machelen; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary in line with experience

Eco vouchers

Meal vouchers

Health insurance for you and family

Pension insurance

Benefits at work platform

Public transport cost fully reimbursed

Job summary

Brussels Airlines is actively seeking a Maintenance Support Technician to assist the Maintenance & Engineering team in keeping operations efficient. The role includes supporting aircraft towing, prep work, and keeping the hangar organized and safe.

You will perform light repairs, support facility maintenance, and coordinate with technicians to enable smooth daily operations, while upholding safety and environmental standards. A strong hands-on mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Holder of a B driver's license is required.
• Experience in facility maintenance or similar roles is preferred.
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive and regulated environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support to technicians and maintenance personnel, including aircraft towing and preparation.
• Maintain 5S standards and organize hangar/workspace.
• Perform light facility repairs and repairs to equipment; assist in projects.
• Maintain inventories of tools and supplies; monitor usage and reorder as needed.

Skills

Driver's license B

Safety awareness

5S

Teamwork

Communication

Independent worker

Adaptability

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

About us

At Brussels Airlines, we are passionate about connecting people, economies, and cultures. As Belgium's home carrier and one of the four network airlines of the Lufthansa Group, we fly from the heart of Europe to over 90 destinations worldwide, including 17 across Sub-Saharan Africa.

As proud ambassadors of Belgium, we bring the world to Belgium and the best of Belgium to the world: from collaborations with Michelin-starred Belgian chefs to our Belgian Icon aircraft adorned with national legends, we celebrate creativity and the amazing things our country has to offer.

Our company culture is warm and inclusive. By focusing on wellbeing & flexibility, we create an empowering environment that gives our more than 3500 people wings. Ranked number 4 in 2025 in Randstad's Employer Brand charts, we are driven by passion, ownership, team spirit, excellence and respect: values that make the difference every day for our company, for our guests and for each other.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Maintenance Support Technician, who plays a key role in ensuring the maintenance department operates efficiently by supporting various non-core tasks. This includes maintaining a clean, organized, and operational hangar environment, assisting with minor repairs, support line maintenance activities and aircraft towing, and helping create a safe and structured workspace for the maintenance team.

This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional with an outstanding hands‑on mentality and strong commitment to safety, cleanliness and continuous operational support.

Within our Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) department at Brussels Airlines, the Maintenance Support Technician will report directly to the Maintenance Support Team Manager.

And that could be you! Curious what your responsibilities would look like?

Maintenance Team Assistance

• Provide general support to technicians and maintenance personnel, including but not limited to supporting aircraft towing, engine/APU preparation (incoming/outgoing), water draining from aircraft fuel tanks or window cleaning
• Assist with planning and executing maintenance-related facility activities
• Report facility issues and deficiencies as well as improvement opportunities to management

Workplace Organization & Cleanliness

• Uphold 5S standards by keeping work areas clean and organized
• Perform general cleaning and organization of the hangar and maintenance spaces
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, recycle materials, or improve energy efficiency
• Coordinate periodic deep cleaning and specialized services with external vendors
• Assist in setting up and maintaining an efficient workplace layout to improve workflow and safety

Facility Maintenance & Repairs

• Conduct routine inspections of the hangar, shop floor and equipment to identify and address issues promptly
• Perform light handyman tasks including basic repairs, minor equipment adjustments and furniture or workstation assembly
• Participate in facility improvement activities such as painting, flooring repairs and workspace reconfiguration
• Ensure proper disposal of waste materials, following environmental and safety regulations
• Assist in planning and executing maintenance-related tasks, ensuring adherence to operational schedules
• Provide light facility support to the TFC during special projects

Inventory & Supply Management for facility maintenance & repair activities

• Maintain and organize tools, equipment and supply inventories to ensure availability and accessibility
• Monitor inventory usage and reorder consumables, parts and safety materials as needed

Your profile

At Brussels Airlines, we believe in making people grow. Therefore, we are not looking for white ravens: we are looking for people that match with our company's goals and culture, and that can elevate us to even higher heights.

We are looking forward to your application, if you fulfill the following requirements and skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, and holder of a driver's license B
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in facility maintenance or support roles in an industrial, aviation or technical environment
• Experience working in a safety-sensitive and regulated workplace is preferred
• Basic handyman and mechanical skills (e.g., use of hand tools, fixing equipment, minor repairs) who is familiar with workplace safety protocols, including PPE use and proper waste disposal
• Understanding of 5S or similar workplace organization systems
• Physically capable of lifting moderate loads and performing manual tasks
• Self‑motivated person who takes ownership of assigned areas, is reliable and punctual with a strong sense of responsibility
• Good communication and coordinating skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team setting
• Willingness to adapt and respond flexibly to changing maintenance needs or priorities
• Being eligible to livle and work in Belgium

What's in it for you?

• Never a dull day: a challenging job in aviation, where entrepreneurship, collegiality and a hands‑on spirit are at the heart of our approach.
• Awesome colleagues: a talented, international team fully dedicated to soaring to new heights together in an empowering environment. Experience the combination of the freedom to make the role your own and excellent teamwork!
• Continuous personal and professional development: enjoy broad training possibilities in both the becademy as in the Lufthansa Group network. Seize the opportunity to experience a colleague's job. Or take advantage of Lufthansa Group's international career opportunities!
• Travel discounts: you and your family can explore the world at very attractive flight and hotel rates. And even for your friends you can fix special deals!
• A people-oriented environment with more than 3500 colleagues and more than 60 nationalities. At Brussels Airlines, there is room for everyone - but not for discrimination. Diversity and inclusion are celebrated, and we do everything to create a company culture that feels like coming home.

• An attractive salary, in line with your experience and competences
• Eco vouchers and meal vouchers
• Health insurance for you and your family at favourable rates
• Pension insurance
• "Benefits at work" employee discount platform
• Home‑work transport costs by Public Transport are fully reimbursed

Will you soon be part of it?