B1.3 Licensed Engineer

WFS PRO BV; Hoogerheide; On-site; EUR 44,640 - 50,220; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional development support

Travel allowance

Tax benefits for first 5 years

Discounted fitness access

Access to GoodHabitz courses

Job summary

Join WFS PRO as a Licensed B1.3 Engineer, part of the Fokker Techniek team, specializing in aviation maintenance. You'll play a key role in inspecting and maintaining military helicopters, ensuring compliance and safety. We offer a competitive salary, relocation assistance, professional development, and a clear path to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Hold an EASA (M)AML B1.3 with helicopter type rating.
• Able to perform maintenance checks with a comprehensive logbook.
• Commitment to quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and inspect military helicopter systems and engines.
• Release military helicopters back into service with supervision.
• Conduct assembly, disassembly, and fault analysis.

Skills

Technical English communication

Solution-oriented

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Commitment to safety

Education

EASA (M)AML B1.3

Job description

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B1.3 Licensed Engineers wanted (location: Woensdrecht - The Netherlands)

“Aviation is what we breathe. It’s our past, present, and future.” Are you ready to join an innovative, specialized team with global impact?

Fokker Techniek specializes in MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) services, handling everything from minor repairs to extensive inspections under EASA’s Design Organisation Approval (DOA). Fokker Techniek can manage the complete design and development process in-house, including certification and flight testing. With a focus on quality and innovation, Fokker is a leader in aviation maintenance and technology.

As a Licensed B1.3 Engineer, you’ll take on a critical role in maintaining and inspecting military helicopter systems and engines, ensuring compliance with MAA-NLD regulations. Working with an expert team (both civil and military members), you’ll be hands-on in assembly, disassembly, and in-depth fault analysis. From minor modifications up to heavy maintenance! Together with your colleagues you are responsible for releasing military helicopter back into service, and in this process, you will supervise less experienced engineers.

• Hold an EASA (M)AML B1.3 (either civil and/or military) with at least one helicopter type rating (for example: Agusta Westland, Sikorsky, Apache, Chinook and / or Cougar), preferably NH90

• Able to perform line and base maintenance checks

• Have a comprehensive logbook with documented experience.

• Strong in technical English communication.

• Solution-oriented, with effective team collaboration skills.

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to safety and quality standards.

• You are keen to enter into a long employment relationship where you can develop as a professional. To be clear: this role is therefore not a contractor opportunity.

What's in it for you

• Competitive Salary: Earn between €4000 and €4500 per month, based on your type ratings and experience. Note: we are fully transparent in what you will earn, so there are no unexpected surprises. We indicate exactly what you will have left over each month to spend freely after all expenses.

• Path to Permanent Employment: Start with a one-year contract at WFS PRO, with the potential for a permanent role at Fokker Techniek.

• Professional Development: Gain access to training and support tailored to enhance your skills and accelerate your career. We also introduce you to the Dutch language through an online language course, sponsored by WFS PRO.

• Relocation assistance, allowance and housing: We give you clear insight to the relocation process and ensure a smooth transition to the Netherlands. We’ll also help arrange your accommodation, making your move seamless. On top of that, you get a relocation allowance of up to € 2500 (single) or up to € 5000 (families) for moving to the Netherlands.

• Tax Benefits: Receive tax breaks or other financial benefits for the first 5 years.

• Additional Financial Benefits: You get a travel allowance for car and bike: €0,23 per kilometer (from 10km), an 8% holiday allowance, Also, your salary increases each year (CLA increase and performance bonus) and you have the possibility to convert ADV-days in additional income (up to 2% up to gross salary).

• Discounted or Free options: You get access to fitness facilities at a reduced rate and free access to GoodHabitz, with more than 1000 lessons to improve yourself.

Interesse?

Want to take flight in your career with us? Reach out to Niels Kloostra at WFS PRO for more information. Send your resume, full AML and cover letter to [emailprotected] .