Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician

Fokker; Gilze en Rijen; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

27–29 holiday days per year

13 ADV leave days per year

International working environment

Growth opportunities

Friendly colleagues

Job summary

Fokker Services Group is seeking an Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician in Gilze-Rijen. The role involves inspecting, maintaining and modifying aircraft structures and components in a military environment at the customer site.

You will work independently and in teams to ensure high-quality work aligned with aviation standards, with a strong emphasis on documentation, tools, and coordination with inspectors and coordinators.

Qualifications

• Completed MBO Level 3 in Aircraft Sheet Metal or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Capable of working independently and in a team, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, maintenance, repair and modification work on aircraft structures and components.
• Determine whether components should be repaired or replaced in coordination with inspectors/coordinators.
• Identify required materials and tooling and signal procurement needs.

Skills

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Quality-minded

English (B1)

Education

MBO Level 3 Aircraft Sheet Metal

Job description

Location: Gilze-Rijen

Do you have a passion for aircraft structures and want to work on military helicopters? Apply now and join our team as an Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician.

• 1 year starting contract
• 40 hours a week
• 1 MBO+
• 40 Vacation/ADV days per year

How you keep the engine running with us

As an Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician, you will perform inspection, maintenance, repair and modification work on aircraft structures and components in a military environment. All work is carried out at our customer's location in Gilze-Rijen, where you contribute directly to the operational readiness of helicopter systems.

You are a skilled technician with a strong eye for detail, capable of working independently as well as in a team, ensuring high-quality work in line with strict aviation standards.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Inspection, Maintenance & Repair

• Performing prescribed inspection, maintenance, repair and modification activities on aircraft structures, weapon systems and related equipment
• Determining, together with inspectors or coordinators, whether components should be repaired or replaced
• Identifying required materials and tooling and signaling procurement needs

Component Inspection

• Inspecting incoming aircraft components (frames, panels, sheet metal parts) for usability, documentation and physical condition

Process Improvement

• Identifying inconsistencies or errors in technical orders, planning cards and drawings
• Proposing improvements to inspectors and coordinators

Administration & Quality

• Recording all performed work in SAP
• Ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards
• Maintaining personal tools and equipment
• Contributing to the quality management system within the team

Additional Activities

• Performing periodic maintenance on workshops and ground support equipment
• Advising on the purchase or replacement of tools and equipment related to aircraft sheet metal work

You will work closely with inspectors, coordinators and fellow technicians in a professional and collaborative environment. Together, you ensure high-quality execution of maintenance and repair activities.

How you are valuable to us

You are a hands-on technician with strong technical skills and a proactive mindset.

We are looking for someone with:

• A completed MBO Level 3 education in Aircraft Sheet Metal or equivalent
• Experience with aircraft sheet metal work (experience on Chinook, Apache or Cougar is a strong advantage)
• Affinity with aircraft maintenance, preferably rotary wing
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Familiarity with EASA Part-145 or MLE-145 regulations (knowledge of CLRS/DHC operations is a plus)
• Good command of English (B1 level)

Where you will be working

A company with over a hundred years of experience, innovation, knowledge and expertise coursing through our veins. Our cross-departmental approach and tailor-made solutions are making their mark on the future of aerospace innovation. With our welcoming and friendly culture, we are more than just colleagues. We are a team of friends committed to both fun and development in the workplace. This enthusiasm and ongoing performance development ensures that our employees commit to Fokker Services Group for the long-term.

We are pioneers and we are dauntless. It's no coincidence that we're a global player in the field of aircraft maintenance and advancement. Together with our keen and initiative-taking colleagues, we work on the most innovative and advanced solutions aiming at creating a more sustainable and optimal aerospace sector. We continue to push the boundaries of possibility. And that's how we make sure we keep aircraft where they belong: in the air!

What we offer

Working at Fokker Services Group gives you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, with innovative thinking and cooperation with a no-nonsense culture as the core. You will be guided by professional and resolute colleagues, which will give you the knowledge and experience to further boost your career.

We also offer you:

• A competitive salary matching your knowledge and experience
• When working fulltime (40 hours), you have 27-29 holiday days and 13 ADV leave days per year
• A challenging international working environment
• An insider's look into the innovative world of aviation
• A lot of room for professional and personal growth
• Fun colleagues (trust us, we are not biased)