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Fokker Services Group; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

27-29 holiday days + 13 ADV leave days

Ownership within high-profile projects

Professional and personal growth

Job summary

Fokker Services Group in the Netherlands seeks a Project Leader VIP Maintenance to deliver VIP maintenance and small modification projects on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You coordinate support contracts for VIP aircraft operations and act as the operational lead on the work floor.

You will drive structured execution, safeguard scope and budget, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure safe, compliant and efficient project delivery in a VIP environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within aircraft maintenance and/or modification environments.
• Experience in project management, production management or a similar coordinating role.
• Strong organizational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to lead day-to-day operations and keep teams aligned.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Commitment to Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Solid understanding of FAA/EASA Part 145 regulations.
• Proficiency in Dutch and English.
• A reference check is part of our recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Ensure structured execution of maintenance and modification projects within the agreed scope.
• Safeguard technical scope, planning, budget and quality targets throughout project execution.
• Organize and lead project kick-offs, daily stand-up meetings and project close-outs.
• Manage project financials, including budget control, hours tracking and reporting.
• Monitor planning, progress and quality while proactively adjusting operations when required.
• Develop and maintain accurate short- and mid-term resource forecasts.
• Identify risks and bottlenecks at an early stage and elevate when necessary.
• Coordinate closely with Production Leaders, Engineering, CMRO and Operational Support teams.
• Maintain customer contact together with the Project Manager and support customer visits on the work floor.
• Ensure clear communication between operations, internal stakeholders and customers.
• Contribute to achieving outstanding customer satisfaction levels in a VIP environment.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Project management

Production management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Dutch language

English language

Job description

As a Project Leader VIP Maintenance, you are responsible for delivering VIP maintenance and small modification projects within agreed timelines, quality standards and budget. In addition, you coordinate support contracts for VIP aircraft operations, ensuring our customers receive the premium service they expect.

You act as the operational lead within your projects, maintaining momentum on the work floor, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring a structured and efficient execution from start to finish. By combining technical understanding, strong communication and leadership skills, you ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in full compliance with aviation regulations.

What You Will Do

As Project Leader VIP Maintenance, you will:

• Ensure structured execution of maintenance and modification projects within the agreed scope
• Safeguard technical scope, planning, budget and quality targets throughout project execution
• Organize and lead project kick-offs, daily stand-up meetings and project close-outs
• Manage project financials, including budget control, hours tracking and reporting
• Monitor planning, progress and quality while proactively adjusting operations when required
• Develop and maintain accurate short- and mid-term resource forecasts
• Identify risks and bottlenecks at an early stage and elevate when necessary
• Coordinate closely with Production Leaders, Engineering, CMRO and Operational Support teams
• Maintain customer contact together with the Project Manager and support customer visits on the work floor
• Ensure clear communication between operations, internal stakeholders and customers
• Contribute to achieving outstanding customer satisfaction levels in a VIP environment

Your Position in the Organization

You report directly to the Project Manager VIP Maintenance and operate within defined project frameworks. Working in a matrix organization, you collaborate closely with Production Leaders, Order Controllers, Process Engineers, CES Engineering, CMRO and Operational Support.

Together, you are responsible for the successful execution of VIP maintenance projects and support contracts.

How you are valuable to us

You are a structured, hands-on project leader who feels at home in a fast-paced maintenance environment and knows how to motivate teams towards a common goal.

We are looking for someone with:

Required

• Proven experience within aircraft maintenance and/or modification environments
• Experience in project management, production management or a similar coordinating role
• Strong organizational, communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to lead day-to-day operations and keep teams aligned
• A strong customer-focused mindset
• Commitment to Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• Solid understanding of FAA/EASA Part 145 regulations
• Proficiency in Dutch and English
• A reference check is part of our recruitment process.

Preferred

• Experience working within VIP, business aviation or customer-focused maintenance environments

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!

What we offer

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.

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
• Responsibility and ownership within high-profile maintenance projects
• 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)