Experienced Aircraft Technician

SunExpress; Muratpaşa; On-site; TRY 2,537,000 - 4,228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Transport and meal allowance

Employee parking space

Corporate Benefits Program

Flight discounts

Job summary

SunExpress Airlines seeks an Experienced Aircraft Technician to join its Maintenance Organization. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshoot defects, and certify tasks in compliance with SHY and EASA. International assignments may be required.

Requirements include a B1 (SHY-66) license, B737NG/MAX type rating preferred, and at least five years of aircraft maintenance experience. SunExpress offers euro-based compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• English proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Effective time and stress management.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in compliance with SHY and EASA regulations.
• Troubleshoot technical defects and ensure corrective actions.
• Certify maintenance tasks within authorization scope.
• Maintain high safety, reliability, and quality standards.
• Support operational requirements including international assignments when needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within Maintenance.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Education

University degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Founded as a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, SunExpress Airlines connects millions of passengers between Europe and beyond with a strong operational backbone in Türkiye.

With our main bases in Antalya and İzmir, and an expanding international footprint, we operate a modern Boeing 737-800 & 737-8 MAX fleet and continue to invest in our Maintenance Organization, infrastructure, and people.

Our Hangar Project, international base support operations (including South Africa and Samarkand), and long‑term growth strategy position us as one of the most dynamic technical environments in the region.

Now, we are looking for an Experienced Aircraft Technician to join our Maintenance Organization.

Are you ready to take your next technical step with us?

Job Description

Requirements

• B1 or B1 & B2 License (SHY-66 mandatory)
• B737NG and/or B737 MAX (LEAP-1) type rating (preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience
• Preferably university graduate
• Preferably no SHY-147 module limitations
• Good command of English (reading, speaking, writing)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Effective time and stress management
• Ability to work shifts
• No travel restrictions
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Completed military service (preferred)

In This Role, You Will

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in compliance with SHY and EASA regulations
• Troubleshoot technical defects and ensure corrective actions
• Certify maintenance tasks within authorization scope
• Maintain high safety, reliability, and quality standards
• Support operational requirements including international assignments when needed
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within Maintenance

What SunExpress Airlines Can Offer You

Transparent & Competitive Compensation

• Scale-based salary system with structured progression
• Salary paid in Euro (€)
• Currency protection mechanism (increased fixed rate model)
• Additional compensation based on authorizations
• Performance-based bonus system

We value licensed expertise and reward responsibility accordingly.

Career Development & Growth

• Financing support for module courses
• Opportunities for international assignments
• Long-term infrastructure investment through our Hangar Project

At SunExpress, development is structured, supported, and long‑term.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Transport and meal allowance
• Employee parking space
• Corporate Benefits Program
• Discounts at Antalya Airport shops and partner locations
• Discounted domestic and international flight tickets (especially with SunExpress, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa)
• Performance-based bonus system
• Social Clubs and employee communities (Social clubs such as running, volleyball, music, sailing, tennis, football, cooking, travelling and more.)

Additional Information

At SunExpress Airlines, operational excellence and safety are our foundation. Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity are not statements, they are standards embedded in our culture.

All employment decisions are based solely on competency, qualifications, and performance.

If you are looking for a technically strong, internationally active, and growth-oriented maintenance organization, we would be pleased to receive your application.

You can explore our Maintenance Life page or visit: https://aviationservices.sunexpress.com/tr/news