Line Maintenance Mechanic (CAT A)

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines; Schiphol; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing scheme

2% development budget

7 extra days off with irregular shifts

Airline ticket discounts

Relocation package

Job summary

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is seeking an experienced Line Maintenance Mechanic for Schiphol Centre. You will perform P-inspections, ensure aircraft readiness, and carry out maintenance per safety regulations.

You will also contribute to process improvements and support on-time departures. The role requires at least 3 years of experience as an authorised Mechanic M&A, willingness to undergo Cat A training, and strong technical English.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of proven experience as an authorised Mechanic M&A or similar role.
• Willingness to undergo training to obtain multiple Cat A authorisations.
• After training, Cat A authorisation may lead to Line Maintenance Mechanic appointment.
• Proficient command of technical English, both spoken and written.
• Ensure correct application of safety regulations (Safety Management System).

Responsibilities

• Perform P-inspections to ensure aircraft readiness and on-time departures.
• Maintain and repair aircraft within the scope, following procedures and regulations.
• Provide professional guidance and certification per safety standards.
• Contribute to optimising maintenance processes and department efficiency.

Skills

Authorised Mechanic M&A

English proficiency

Team player

Job description

What will you do?

At Schiphol Centre, one plane after another arrives at the gate. You and your colleagues run a so-called P-inspections to make sure everything is in order ensuring that the planes fly on time and to the full satisfaction of the crew. In addition, you make sure the administration is complete before departure. This can all be done from the IPad at the aircraft. Then you take on the next challenge, perhaps a different aircraft type at a different gate. You carry out maintenance work within your scope by the book, providing professional guidance and certification following safety requirements and various regulations.You also make an active contribution to optimising the maintenance processes. Because by making our department structurally a little better, we can continue to live up to our position as a leading player in aircraft maintenance.

Where do you land?

Line Maintenance Schiphol is part of Airframe and is responsible for the technical aircraft handling of the KLM fleet at Schiphol Centre. In a busy operational environment, where it is often run or standstill, you get satisfaction from the planes departing safely and on time.Airframe is a people-oriented, flexible, competitive and agile organisation that works according to the teaming concept, where the customer takes centre stage.

Your profile

• You have at least 3 years of proven experience (preferably) authorised Mechanic M&A, see WPI AM0002 for further details regarding experience statements and exceptions;
• You are willing to undergo training to obtain multiple Cat A authorisations;
• If after training, a Cat A type authorisation is credited on your AML, you will be appointed as Line Maintenance Mechanic;
• Command of (technical) English, both spoken and written is a must;
• You will ensure correct application of safety regulations (Safety Management System);
• Besides a positive and enthusiastic attitude, you show ownership and guts, you are a team player who is able to make contact and connect, but can also work independently. In addition, you can think systematically where you put the customer first.

Please note: Unfortunately we cannot hire candidates with non EU nationality due to Dutch immigration rules and regulations.

Explore the perks of working with us

• A profit sharing scheme
• 2% development budget to be spent freely
• 7 extra days off if you work irregular shifts
• Substantial discount on airline tickets (if you have been employed for at least 6 months)

What do we offer

• A challenging role at an unique employer in the Netherlands;
• A gross salary between € 3.362,30 and € 4.457,92 per month;
• Plenty of room for personal development and wonderful career opportunities;
• A labour market allowance of 5,75%;
• A good pension scheme and 8% holiday pay;
• An end of the year bonus of 8,33%;
• 25 days of paid holiday and 7 extra days off;
• Great discounts on airline tickets (if you have been in service for at least 6 months);
• A sustainable transport policy, including 100% free travel to work by public transport (within the Netherlands);
• A personal budget for sustainable employability.

For international candidates with an EU passport who are willing to relocate to the Netherlands, we offer support with their relocation. You will receive a one-time relocation package in the year of arrival to support your move to the Netherlands. This includes, among other things:

• Travel: pre-relocation visit and relocation ticket with baggage;
• Settling-in support: assistance with visas, permits, and local information;
• Training: cultural/language training for you; partner budget;
• Temporary (furnished) housing for 1 month;
• Shipment of belongings (container);
• Support with tax filing;
• One-time net allowance: €4,200 for you/partners and €900 per child (maximum 2);

You will have a standard Dutch employment contract with local terms and conditions based on the KLM Ground CLA.