Helicopter Maintenance Technician NH90 B1.3 / B2 - Den Helder

As a NH90 Technician, you play an important role in the execution of work on mechanical and electrical helicopter systems and engines in accordance with the Part 145. Upon arrival of the NH90 helicopter, you perform entry tests. Furthermore, you are engaged in repairing, revising, modifying, testing, preparing and adjusting parts and composite helicopter systems. Together with your colleagues, you ensure that work is done in accordance with the rules and standards in aviation. You will be working for Fokker Techniek and based on our customers location in Den Helder.

The competent and certifying NH90 Aircraft Maintenance Technician B1.3/B2 must meet the following education and certification requirements:

• MBO level 4 in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a B1.3 and/or B2 technician in a helicopter maintenance environment.

Technical Requirements

• Knowledge of (Military) Aviation Requirements - Part 145 organizations.
• Military Part-66 basic modules 50 to 55 are preferred; if not already obtained, these must be completed within 12 months via RAETC or another MLA-approved training organization.

We also welcome helicopter technicians with valid license on the NH90 or another type to apply. In this case the following additional requirements apply:

• Certified Aircraft Maintenance Technician B1.3 and/or B2 on a helicopter type other than NH90. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain the NH90 B1.3/B2 type rating after placement, through the Royal Air Education & Training Center (RAETC) of the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
  The intent is to offer the type training after approximately 12-18 months of operational experience, provided the candidate completes the training within 6 months after start.
• Alternatively, fully certified NH90 B1.3 or B2 technicians must hold a Military Aircraft Maintenance License (MAML) issued by the Military Aviation Authority (MLA), including an NH90 type endorsement and a valid certification authorization issued by the Royal Netherlands Air Force. Expired authorizations must be renewable.

Language Skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician on the NH90 helicopter.
• Certification authorization NH90 B1.3 and/or B2.
• Completion of military Part-66 basic modules 50-55.

Competencies

• Planning and organizing
• Decisiveness
• Sense of responsibility
• Strong communication skills
• Flexibility

Additional Information

• If a B1.3-certified technician wishes to retrain to B2, this must be completed in their own time.
• Deployment during field exercises may be required, depending on the assignment and individual availability.
• A reference check is part of our recruitment process.

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!

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
• 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)