Aviation Facility Leader: Safety, Ops & Growth

Fokker; Woensdrecht; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

27–29 holiday days

International environment

Autonomy and growth opportunities

Company laptop and phone

Aerospace industry exposure

Growth opportunities and room for self

Job summary

Fokker Services Group is seeking a Facility Manager to lead the Technical Services team across three Dutch locations, including Woensdrecht, Schiphol and Hoofddorp. You will oversee hangars, offices and grounds, ensure safety and compliance, and drive performance improvements for a high‑risk aviation environment.

You will coach multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and oversee the FMIS system, with frequent travel to all sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level HBO degree or equivalent in a technical/engineering field.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams in an aviation, industrial, manufacturing or utilities setting.
• Strong ability to translate policy into safe, practical execution on the work floor.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize all facility-related activities across hangars, buildings and grounds.
• Oversee installations, tooling and equipment within hangars/workshops.
• Lead, develop and coach Technical Services, Facility Coordinators and reception teams.
• Contractor management and quality control.
• Manage FMIS system (Ultimo) and facility budgets.
• Develop and safeguard facility standards, processes and procedures.
• Report to Director HSEQ & Facility Management and site management.
• Drive environmental and energy management (ISO 14001/50001) and safety standards (ISO 45001).
• Champion continuous improvement and standardization of facility and tooling processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety & Quality focus

Education

Bachelor-level HBO

Tools

FMIS Ultimo

Job description

Fokker Services Group is seeking a Facility Manager to lead the Technical Services team across three Dutch locations, including Woensdrecht, Schiphol and Hoofddorp. You will oversee hangars, offices and grounds, ensure safety and compliance, and drive performance improvements for a high‑risk aviation environment.

You will coach multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and oversee the FMIS system, with frequent travel to all sites.