NDT / NDI Technician – Defense Aviation

Fokker Services Group; Leeuwarden; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Metalektro CLA

Defense aviation environment

Job summary

Fokker Services Group in the Netherlands is seeking an NDT/NDI Technician to perform specialized non-destructive testing on military aircraft and components, ensuring defects are identified and aircraft remain mission-ready.

You will work within our Defense organization supporting Royal Netherlands Air Force platforms, using Eddy Current, Ultrasonic and visual borehole inspections, interpreting drawings and documenting results in compliance with aviation regulations.

Qualifications

• Current NDT certification according to EN 4179 (NEN-EN-4179) or NAS-410.
• Proven aerospace Non-Destructive Testing inspections experience.
• Recent experience (min two years) in an aircraft MRO environment.
• Experience with aircraft structural maintenance activities.
• Ability to perform Eddy Current, Ultrasonic and visual borehole inspections.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical docs.
• Familiarity with Part 145 regulations (EASA, EMAR and/or NLD-MAR).
• Strong computer skills and experience documenting inspection results.
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Perform Non-Destructive Testing inspections on aircraft structures and components using approved methods.
• Conduct borehole inspections using visual, Eddy Current and Ultrasonic techniques.
• Detect and evaluate structural defects, fatigue and material discontinuities.
• Interpret engineering drawings, manuals and inspection instructions.
• Document inspection findings and non-conformances in accordance with aviation regulations.
• Support maintenance teams with technical advice on inspection results and corrective actions.
• Perform dimensional measurements with precision instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Maintain inspection records, reports and statistics.
• Support basic aircraft maintenance activities when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within maintenance.

Skills

NDT certification EN4179

Aerospace NDT

MRO experience

Aircraft maintenance

Eddy Current

Ultrasonic testing

Visual inspection

Engineering drawings

Part 145 regs

Documentation skills

English proficiency

Job description

How You Keep The Engine Running With Us

As an NDT / NDI Technician, you perform specialized Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspections on military aircraft and aircraft components. Your work ensures that structural defects are identified before they become a safety risk, helping to keep aircraft mission-ready and compliant with military airworthiness regulations.

Working as part of our Defense organization, you will support maintenance, repair and overhaul activities for various Royal Netherlands Air Force platforms. Using advanced inspection techniques, you assess structural integrity, interpret inspection results and work closely with Structures Technicians, Engineers and Maintenance Teams to ensure every aircraft is released safely and on time.

As An NDT / NDI Technician, You Will

• Perform Non-Destructive Testing inspections on aircraft structures and components using approved inspection methods


• Conduct borehole inspections using visual inspection, Eddy Current and Ultrasonic Testing techniques


• Detect and evaluate structural defects, fatigue and material discontinuities


• Interpret engineering drawings, maintenance manuals and inspection instructions


• Document inspection findings and non-conformances in accordance with aviation regulations


• Support maintenance teams with technical advice regarding inspection results and required corrective actions


• Perform dimensional measurements using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, comparators and gauges


• Maintain inspection records, reports and statistical documentation


• Support basic aircraft maintenance activities when operationally required


• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance organization

You will become part of our Defense Maintenance organization, working alongside Structures Technicians, Engineers and Quality specialists in a multidisciplinary environment. Together, you ensure military aircraft remain safe, compliant and available for operational deployment.

How You Are Valuable To Us

You are a precise and quality-driven professional who enjoys working in a highly regulated aviation environment. Safety is second nature to you, and you take pride in delivering work that directly contributes to aircraft availability.

Required

• Current NDT certification according to EN 4179 (NEN-EN-4179) or NAS-410


• Proven experience performing aerospace Non-Destructive Testing inspections


• Recent experience (minimum two years) within an aircraft MRO environment


• Experience with aircraft structural maintenance activities


• Ability to perform Eddy Current, Ultrasonic and visual borehole inspections


• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation


• Familiarity with Part 145 regulations (EASA, EMAR and/or NLD-MAR)


• Strong computer skills and experience documenting inspection results


• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written

Preferred

• Experience supporting Royal Netherlands Air Force platforms such as F-16, Apache, Chinook, NH90 or PC-7


• Experience working within a military aviation maintenance organization


• Knowledge of Dutch, both spoken and written


• Initial Human Factors training


• Familiarity with the Royal Netherlands Air Force maintenance environment

Where you will be working

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!

The Team

Working at Fokker Services Group means contributing to projects that directly support the operational readiness of military aircraft.

We Offer

• A challenging position within Defense aviation


• Opportunities to work on advanced military aircraft platforms


• A highly skilled team with extensive aerospace expertise


• Professional development and continuous technical training


• Competitive employment conditions under the Metalektro CLA


• An environment where safety, quality and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do