Aircraft Maintenance Technician B1 or B2

D.O.M. magazine; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Shift allowance up to 30%

Extra days off

Airline ticket discounts

Relocation support

Job summary

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician B1 or B2 to ensure aircraft readiness and on-time departures. You will lead a team in Schiphol-East or Schiphol Centre, overseeing inspections, maintenance, and release decisions with a Release to Service certificate.

We value AML licenses (B1/B2) with type ratings and strong English, plus the ability to motivate others and work across functional teams in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of experience as a (un)licensed mechanic.
• AML B1 and/or B2 with at least one type rating for A330, A320, B737, B777 or B787.
• Very good English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the flawless maintenance in our hangars (Schiphol East) or at the line (Schiphol Centre) by directing your team of technicians and ensuring timely results.
• Make decisions with a Certificate of Release to Service on whether an aircraft can safely take off.
• Work on the latest Airbus and Boeing aircraft and provide technical guidance while ensuring colleagues perform their work safely.
• Contribute to the development of your team members and mentor others.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Teamwork

Cross functional awareness

English proficiency

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Technician B1 or B2

Company:

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Category:

Maintenance

Job Type:

Permanent

City:

State:

Country:

Netherlands

Aircraft Maintenance Technician B1 or B2MboJunior/Medior/SeniorTechnical32-40 hoursFlight KL691. Made possible by you, ground engineer. Together with your team, you ensure that our planes can safely and punctually reach their next destination. As a KLM employee, you contribute to unforgettable flights, whatever your role.What will you do?Thanks to you, our planes are safe and ready for use on time. You oversee the flawless maintenance in our hangars (Schiphol East) or at the line (Schiphol Centre) by getting your hands dirty, directing your team of technicians, and keeping a close eye on everything. If the desired end result is at risk of not being achieved on time, you and your team intervene immediately. It is your responsibility to ensure that the aircrafts are ready for their new flight on schedule. Additionally you are responsible for:

• inspection, modification, and maintenance tasks.
• making decisions with a Certificate of Release to Service on whether an aircraft can safely take off.
• dealing with the latest aviation technologies.
• working on the newest Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
• providing technical guidance and ensure that colleagues perform their work safely.
• contributing to the development of your team members.

Where do you land?You will be part of KLM Engineering & Maintenance, the maintenance area at Schiphol-East or Schiphol Centre: dynamic, inspiring, and international environments. We are looking for ground engineers for various aircraft, including the 777, 787, and A330 – and in the future, also the A320 and A350. Your workplace and team are not fixed yet, but together we will find an environment that suits you. At E&M, we work in shifts, including evening, night, and weekend shifts.Your profilePlanes hold no secrets for you, and you excel in dealing with people. You must be able to lead, motivate, and inspire them. This means you can effortlessly convey your ideas to your team. While you work closely together, the result is ultimately your responsibility: fortunately, that responsibility and pressure bring out the best in you. Additionally:

• You have at least seven years of experience as a (un)licensed mechanic.
• You possess an AML B1 and/or B2 with at least one type rating for one of the following aircrafts: A330, A320, B737, B777 and B787
• You understand (technical) English very well.
• Interpersonal sensitivity
• Motivating others
• Teamwork
• Cross functional awareness

Explore the perks of working with usMore benefitsA profit sharing schemeAllowance up to 30, if you do shift work7 extra days off if you work irregular shiftsSubstantial discount on airline tickets (if you have been employed for at least 6 months)

What do we offerAs a Aircraft Maintenance Technician, depending on your experience, you will receive a salary between 3,811 and 5,025 gross per month. This amount is increased with the following additional allowances:

• A labor spanet allowance of 8.5 of your gross annual salary (excluding vacation pay)
• A shift allowance for irregular working hours of 19.5

For example: this means that with a starting salary of 4,300 gross per month, your monthly salary including these allowances is approximately 5,500 gross per month (during job interviews, we can prepare a gross-to-net calculation for your personal situation). In addition to this monthly salary, you will receive the following additional compensations annually:

• An allowance for holding an active AML* in combination with one of the KLM aircraft types. The allowances are: 2,618 (for one type), 3,402 (for two types), and 4,186 (for three types).
• 8 holiday pay
• An end-of-year bonus of 8.33
• A budget for sustainable employability equal to 2 of your gross annual salary

For example: this means that with a starting salary of 4,300 gross per month and an active AML for one type, the additional payment annually is approximately 12,000 gross per year. Finally, we offer the following additional conditions:

• A lot of room for personal development and excellent opportunities for career advancement (you can also progress in salary to the next scale with a maximum of approximately 5,300 gross per month, excluding allowances)
• Profit-sharing (dependent on company performance, was 5.4 in 2022; in the pre-COVID years, it averaged 7.5 of your gross annual salary, including the AML allowance + the first type allowance)
• 25 vacation days and 7 extra days off;
• Substantial discounts on airline tickets (if employed for at least 6 months)
• A travel allowance and free use of the bus network around Schiphol

For EU passport holders who are willing to relocate to the Netherlands, we provide support in their relocation. Apart from employment at KLM, other employment arrangements are also negotiable.

Did you know that according to research, women are less likely to apply than men when they dont meet all the job requirements? What a shame. Because, in our view, the perfect candidate is a myth.

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.

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