Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician - Gilze-Rijen

Fokker Services Group; Rijen; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

27-29 holiday days

13 ADV leave days

International working environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the Netherlands is seeking an Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician to perform inspection, maintenance, repair, and modification work on aircraft structures in a military environment. The ideal candidate possesses MBO Level 3 education in Aircraft Sheet Metal and has experience with aircraft sheet-metal work, preferably on helicopters. Responsibilities include performing inspections, recording work in SAP, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The role offers competitive salary, holiday days, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Completed MBO Level 3 education in Aircraft Sheet Metal or equivalent.
• Experience with aircraft sheet-metal work, especially on Chinook, Apache or Cougar.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, maintenance, repair and modification activities on aircraft structures.
• Inspect incoming aircraft components for usability and documentation.
• Record all performed work in SAP.

Skills

Inspection of aircraft components

Maintenance and repair of aircraft structures

Reading technical drawings

Understanding of EASA regulations

Proficiency in English (B1 level)

Education

MBO Level 3 in Aircraft Sheet Metal or equivalent

Job description

Overview

As an Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician you’ll perform inspection, maintenance, repair, and modification work on aircraft structures and components in a military environment at the customer’s location in Gilze‑Rijen.

Responsibilities

• Inspection, Maintenance & Repair
  • Perform prescribed inspection, maintenance, repair and modification activities on aircraft structures, weapon systems and related equipment
  • Determine, together with inspectors or coordinators, whether components should be repaired or replaced
  • Identify required materials and tooling and signal procurement needs
• Component Inspection
  • Inspect incoming aircraft components (frames, panels, sheet‑metal parts) for usability, documentation and physical condition
• Process Improvement
  • Identify inconsistencies or errors in technical orders, planning cards and drawings
  • Propose improvements to inspectors and coordinators
• Administration & Quality
  • Record all performed work in SAP
  • Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards
  • Maintain personal tools and equipment
  • Contribute to the quality management system within the team
• Additional Activities
  • Perform periodic maintenance on workshops and ground support equipment
  • Advise on the purchase or replacement of tools and equipment related to aircraft sheet‑metal work

Work Environment

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

Qualifications

• 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)

Benefits

• A competitive salary matching your knowledge and experience
• When working full time (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)