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Fokker Services Group; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Generous holidays (27–29 days) + 13ADV

International working environment

Aviation industry exposure

Growth opportunities

Collegial team

Job summary

Fokker Services Group in the Netherlands seeks a Project Leader Production CES to oversee Installation & Commissioning of complex aircraft projects, typically €10–€50 million, within the CES – Completion and Engineering Services department.

You will work with the Overall Project Manager and AMRO/CMRO teams, ensure technical scope, planning, cost and quality targets, manage risks, and drive structured close-out and continuous improvement in a dynamic, multinational environment.

Qualifications

• MBO+ or Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience in aircraft maintenance and/or modification environments.
• Experience in managing or supporting EPIC projects.
• Project management capability at IPMA Level C.
• Strong leadership with ability to motivate and empower teams.
• Solid understanding of FAA/EASA Part 21 and Part 145 regulations.
• Commitment to Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Proficiency in Dutch and English.
• A reference check is part of our recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Support Proposal and Sales Managers during early project phases with technical input.
• Own the technical Scope of Work during Installation and Commissioning.
• Develop and maintain Installation & Commissioning Plan and PSP.
• Collaborate with Planner, Project Engineer, Process Engineer and Procurement on detailed planning.
• Proactively manage technical risks during I&C and earlier phases.
• Forecast short- and long-term resources and communicate load to AMRO/CMRO.
• Contribute to close-out activities and drive continuous improvement through lessons learned.
• Report progress, risks and actions to the Project Manager and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Dutch-English proficiency

Education

MBO+ or Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

IPMA Level C certification

Job description

As Project Leader Production CES, you are responsible for the execution perspective of complex aircraft projects during the Installation and Commissioning (I&C) phases. You operate within the CES – Completion and Engineering Services department and support large-scale projects in the VVIP and Special Mission Aircraft markets, typically ranging from €10 to €50 million in value.

Working within the EPIC lifecycle, Engineering, Procurement, Installation, Commissioning and Certification, you act as the technical right hand of the Overall Project Manager and represent the Project Manager where required. You ensure that technical scope, planning, cost and quality targets are achieved during execution, while safeguarding compliance with aviation regulations and contractual requirements.

Position in the Organisation

You report hierarchically to the Head of Large Projects and work functionally in close alignment with the Overall Project Manager. Within the matrix organization, you act as the linking pin between CES and the AMRO organization, while maintaining close cooperation with Engineering, Procurement and CMRO.

Your Responsibilities

You support Proposal and Sales Managers during the early project phases, contributing technical expertise to feasibility assessments and contract preparation. After contract award, you take ownership of the technical Scope of Work (SoW) during the Installation and Commissioning phases.

You are responsible for developing and maintaining the Installation & Commissioning Plan, including relevant Project-Specific Procedures (PSP), in close collaboration with the Project Management Team. You ensure that the I&C phases are executed within agreed cost, schedule and quality parameters.

Together with the Planner, Project Engineer, Process Engineer and Procurement, you contribute to the detailed closed-network planning and ensure alignment between technical execution and resource availability. You proactively manage technical risks during I&C and support risk management activities in earlier Engineering & Procurement phases.

You are responsible for short- and long-term resource forecasting and maintain clear communication with AMRO and CMRO regarding forward load and capacity planning. Upon project completion, you contribute to structured close-out activities and drive continuous improvement through a lessons-learned approach.

Communication, Collaboration & Working Environment

As Project Leader Production, you are accountable for guiding the execution of EPIC projects within CES in a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment. You typically operate within a portfolio of approximately three projects in different phases of the EPIC lifecycle, balancing technical oversight, stakeholder alignment and operational execution.

Your role requires intensive collaboration with AMRO, Procurement, Operations, Engineering and CMRO, while working closely with a core team of around 10 professionals, including Project Managers, Project Engineers, Proposal Managers, Planners and Sales Managers. In addition, you interact with customers, pilots and authorities when required, ensuring alignment on technical matters and project progress. Strong communication skills and effective stakeholder management are therefore essential to successfully deliver complex projects within scope, schedule and quality standards.

How you are valuable to us

• Act as the technical right hand of the Project Manager during Installation & Commissioning
• Provide technical consultation to Engineering and Procurement during earlier EPIC phases
• Support the Project Controller in monitoring calculated, spent and forecasted hours and costs, particularly for AMRO and CMRO disciplines
• Represent the Project Team in technical meetings where required
• Maintain regular communication with internal stakeholders and, where necessary, customers and authorities
• Ensure alignment between CES execution and AMRO operations within the matrix organization

Reporting & Governance

You report to the Project Manager on:

• Progress and earned value during Installation & Commissioning
• Technical issues and risk mitigation across all phases
• Open action items and corrective measures
• Input for weekly and monthly project reporting

Your Profile

• MBO+ or Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• Proven experience in aircraft maintenance and/or modification environments
• Experience in managing or supporting EPIC projects
• Project management capability at IPMA Level C
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and empower teams
• Solid understanding of FAA/EASA Part 21 and Part 145 regulations
• Strong commitment to Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• Proficiency in Dutch and English
• A reference check is part of our recruitment process.

Employee Quote

As one of the major independent players in the aerospace industry, we handle a diverse range of aircraft types. From commercial airliners to specialized military vehicles, each kind of vehicle finds its way to us, making our work both varied and challenging

Danny Vos
Aircraft Mechanic

Employee Quote

We consider diversity and inclusion incredibly important; we believe that everyone deserves a fair chance. As the saying goes, diversity is being invited to the party, inclusion is being asked to dance as well. This is what Fokker Services Group stands for

Employee Quote

Each day at Fokker Services Group brings unique challenges that push me to think creatively, while working alongside talented colleagues who inspire me to grow both professionally and personally. The dynamic environment here continuously motivates me to exceed my potential and make a real impact

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 gives you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, with innovative thinking and cooperation with a no-nonsense culture as the core. You will be guided by professional and resolute colleagues, which will give you the knowledge and experience to further boost your career.

You will work in a dynamic project environment, typically managing a portfolio of approximately three projects in different EPIC phases. Your core team consists of around 10 professionals, including Project Managers, Project Engineers, Proposal Managers, Planners and Sales Managers. Successful execution requires close collaboration with Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Production, Component Maintenance and Commercial teams, as well as frequent interaction with customers and project sponsors.

We also offer you:

• A competitive salary matching your knowledge and experience
• Flexible hours
• 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)