Aircraft Technician holding a EASA B1.1 license

Top Aces; Woensdrecht; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for development and growth

Flexible schedule

Multicultural collaboration

Job summary

Top Aces is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Technician in Woensdrecht, Netherlands. The successful candidate will maintain the operational status of our aircraft fleet, leading a technical team to ensure safety and quality standards are met. Candidates must hold an EASA B1.1 license and have at least five years of experience in a maintenance role. We value service, integrity, excellence, and teamwork, offering opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician.
• Strong understanding of aircraft mechanics and maintenance operations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the operational status of the aircraft fleet.
• Perform regular checks and diagnostics on aircraft.
• Lead and mentor the technical team.

Skills

Aircraft mechanics knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Communication skills

Education

EASA B1.1 license

5 years maintenance experience

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Aircraft Technicians are an integral part of our Maintenance team. Their experience, practical knowledge, creativity and problem‑solving skills will ensure that the aircraft are always maintained in an airworthy and dispatch‑ready status while providing a quality and safety supervisory role to the assigned technical team.

The primary duties include maintaining the operational status of Top Aces’ fleet of aircraft, performing regular checks and maintenance, diagnosing issues, repairing faulty equipment, and supporting the training and development of the technical staff.

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician has a strong understanding of aircraft mechanics, is detail‑oriented, and able to handle the physical demands of the job.

The EASA B1.1 license aspect is essential, to lead by example and provide the technical staff with support.

Functional Responsibilities in accordance with Top Aces Maintenance Policy Manual

• Verify and certify that each maintenance action on company aircraft, including the embodiment of modifications or repairs, is certified in accordance with approved, specified, or acceptable data as defined in the Company MPM.
• Perform and certify requested maintenance within the scope of their company assigned authorities, IAW CAR 571 using the policy and procedures described in this manual.
• Ensure the work accomplished on any aircraft or component is in compliance with:
  • Applicable airworthiness standards and OEM instructions
  • Company Policies and Procedures
  • Regulated safety standards
  • Authorized Qualifications issued by Top Aces Aircraft Maintenance Organization
• Conduct routine maintenance and inspections of aircraft as directed by the maintenance supervisor.
• Repair or replace parts such as brakes, electrical systems, and other aircraft components.
• Test aircraft parts and systems using diagnostic equipment and approved company maintenance manuals.
• Configure aircraft mission systems and perform software updates.
• Execute calibration and ground performance testing of aircraft mission systems.
• Interpret and use various test equipment and work from wiring diagrams, blueprints, and maintenance manuals.
• Ensure that all replacement parts are inspected, eligible and properly certified prior to installation.
• Complete and certify work reports for all work accomplished on the aircraft.
• Follow company procedures as per the maintenance control manual using safe work practices.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

B1.1 Technician Supervisory Responsibilities

The B1.1 Technician leads and supervises the allocated team of employees and is responsible for the workflow, enforcing company policies while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The B1.1 Technician will lead and provide mentorship to the allocated personnel while coordinating tasks as determined by the maintenance priorities.

• Planning, coordinating and executing daily work for the team.
• Provide support for qualification training, sign logbooks and on‑job training forms.
• Ensuring safety and quality policies and standards are enforced.
• Ensuring administrative policies are enforced and managed (time control, breaks).
• Providing feedback to the base lead in performance assessment of individuals and assists in the development of daily and longer‑term deployment plans.
• Perform employee performance reviews of assigned technicians.
• As required; alternate to the base lead as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years maintenance experience within a military or commercial air operator environment.
• Experience in leading small aviation technical crew of 2-5 persons.
• Proven track record of success working on complex assignments requiring considerable judgment, initiative and technical/specialized knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong command of the English language to read, understand and interpret manuals, policies, and procedures.
• Able to work well in a team and within a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates strong and visible support of our values, SERVICE, INTEGRITY, EXCELLENCE, TOGETHER.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician or a similar role.
• Holder of an EASA B1.1 AML for a minimum of 2 years or a Canadian AME M2 license.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physical work associated with the duties of Aircraft Maintenance Technician.

Working Conditions

• From time to time local travel may be required for the position.
• The ability to work flexible work schedules according to flight operations.

Supervisory, Training and Advisory Responsibilities

• As a Certifying Staff (EASA B1.1), being able to inspect, control and certify maintenance tasks performed by other technicians.
• Leading maintenance tasks on aircraft.
• Help grow other technicians to a higher level on the shopfloor.

Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Working in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety acts and regulations.
• Following safe work practices and procedures and using safeguards and personal protective equipment.
• Reporting hazards to their supervisor immediately.

Security Clearance Requirements / CGP / ITAR

Relevant security clearance.

Benefits

• A work environment in which service, integrity, excellence and teamwork are highly valued.
• Opportunities for development and growth.
• Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level.
• A flexible schedule.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Top Aces, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading but refers to men, women and gender diversity.