Helicopter Maintenance Technician Cougar B1.3 / B2
Fokker Services Group
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Job summary
Fokker Services Group seeks a Licensed Engineer B1.3 to maintain and certify Cougar helicopter activities for the Royal Netherlands Air Force. You will inspect, repair, modify and test aircraft systems, ensuring safety and operational readiness.
You will guide non-certifying technicians, document work using approved data, and release activities under Certification Authorization. Strong English and safety focus are required; prior defense experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Requires EASA Part-66 B1.3 training from a recognized organization.
- Valid AML issued by an EASA member state authority.
- Experience per Part-66/Part-145 requirements for Certification Authorization.
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Cougar helicopters within the B1 domain.
- Carry out inspections, removal and installation, repairs, modifications, testing and adjustments.
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical defects and resolve aircraft issues.
- Inspect aircraft structures, engines and related systems.
- Document defects and maintenance activities with approved data and logs.
- Release maintenance activities within Certification Authorization scope.
- Provide technical guidance to non-certifying technicians.
- Work with Team Leader to organize maintenance efficiently.
- Contribute to safety, quality and operational performance.
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Job description
As a Licensed Engineer B1.3 Cougar, you will work within our Defense operations supporting the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF). In this role, you perform and certify maintenance activities on the Cougar military helicopter, contributing directly to the safety, availability and operational readiness of the fleet.
As a Licensed Engineer B1.3 Cougar, you will work within our Defense operations supporting the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF). In this role, you perform and certify maintenance activities on the Cougar military helicopter, contributing directly to the safety, availability and operational readiness of the fleet.
You work hands-on with aircraft structures, engines and mechanical and electrical systems within the B1 domain. Your activities range from inspections and troubleshooting to repairs, modifications, testing and the release of completed maintenance work.
As a licensed engineer, your responsibilities go beyond performing maintenance yourself. You also inspect and certify work performed by non-certifying technicians and provide them with technical guidance and instructions. This makes you an important technical authority within the team.
You work according to established maintenance procedures, technical documentation, quality standards and applicable military and civil aviation requirements.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Cougar helicopters within the B1 domain
- Carry out inspections, removal and installation, repairs, modifications, testing and adjustment activities
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical system defects and resolve reported aircraft issues
- Inspect aircraft structures, engines and associated mechanical and electrical systems
- Document defects and required maintenance activities and develop repair proposals using approved technical data
- Accurately record maintenance activities in the required documentation, forms and aircraft logbooks
- Perform quality inspections on your own work and work carried out by non-certifying technicians
- Release maintenance activities within the scope of your Certification Authorization
- Ensure the correct use of maintenance manuals, procedures, tools, equipment and approved data
- Provide technical guidance and instruction to non-certifying technicians and contracted personnel
- Work closely with the Team Leader and other specialists to organize maintenance activities efficiently
- Continuously contribute to improving safety, quality and operational performance
You are a technically skilled and responsible aviation professional who understands the responsibility that comes with being a Licensed Engineer. You work accurately, follow procedures and maintain high standards for safety and quality.
At the same time, you are a team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and helping other technicians develop their skills.
- Completed EASA Part-66 B1.3 training through a recognized Part-147 training organization
- A valid Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML) issued by the aviation authority of an EASA member state
- The required documented practical experience in accordance with applicable Part-66/Part-145 requirements for obtaining or maintaining Certification Authorization
- Relevant aircraft or helicopter maintenance experience
- Strong practical and technical skills, including the use of measuring equipment, test equipment and specialist tooling
- Ability to read and work with aircraft maintenance manuals and technical documentation
- Good command of English, both written and spoken
- A strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
- Experience working on the Cougar or NH90
- Experience on other military or civil helicopter platforms
- Previous experience within Defense or military aviation
- Experience working in a Part-145 maintenance organization
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!
At Fokker Services Group, you get the opportunity to combine your aviation expertise with work that directly contributes to the operational readiness of the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
- A unique technical position within Dutch Defense aviation
- The opportunity to work hands-on with the Cougar helicopter
- 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)
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