Aircraft Technician - Line Maintenance

Job Description

About the Company Widerøe's Flyveselskap is Norway's oldest airline and describes itself as a different kind of carrier, flying where others do not and connecting small and large communities across the country. Widerøe Technical has more than 400 employees and carries out aircraft maintenance on line, base and workshop activities covering structures, avionics, hydromechanical work, interiors, propellers, engines and NDT. At Torp you join a solid, committed group of 60 employees across 5 strong teams with a high professional focus, working mainly A-checks and line maintenance on the Dash 8-Q400 and Embraer E190-E2. Role Overview Widerøe is seeking skilled aircraft technicians and mechanics for Line Maintenance in Sandefjord. There are two temporary shift-service (rotation) positions available, each with a duration of 1.5 years. As a technician at the line base you become a key person in a strong professional environment that keeps the aircraft airworthy every single day, all year round, working close to daily operations and securing safe, punctual departures through precise and professional maintenance. Key Responsibilities Maintenance of Widerøe's aircraft fleet Troubleshooting Inspections Component replacements Requirements Safety in your backbone Independent and accurate in your work A good team player who sees solutions rather than problems Structured, goal-oriented and quality-conscious Cooperative and flexible Good computer skills Widerøe values you as a person, your values and your attitudes; the company values are caring, reliable, down-to-earth and committed Licences & Qualifications Authorisation as an aircraft technician on the Dash 8-Q400 or Embraer E190-E2, or experience on these aircraft types Good skills in the use of relevant IT tools and technical maintenance systems Category B driving licence What We Offer A secure and reputable employer Being part of Widerøe's public service mission An exciting job in a developing company Opportunities for professional development Access to discounted leisure travel in Norway and abroad Competitive pension and insurance schemes Career opportunities with a central contributor to society A pleasant and informal working environment Additional Information Contract: full-time, temporary (cover position), with an application deadline of 25 August 2026. Job reference Jobbnorge-ID 306614. Pay is according to the collective agreement and the position forms part of a shift rota. Safety first: an exhaustive police certificate (UPA) is required on appointment, with information available from the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority. Widerøe carries out drug and alcohol testing for new appointments in flight-operations-related positions, and any appointment is conditional on a negative test result. General information: personal suitability is weighted heavily. The main place of work is Torp/Sandefjord (Torp 3241 Sandefjord, Sandefjord municipality) and some travel should be expected. Applicants must attach a CV, certificates, references and diplomas for the application to be processed. How to apply: contact person Halvard Karlsen, Line Maintenance Base Manager, telephone +47 98901514, email halvard.karlsen@wideroe.no. For help completing the electronic application form, Jobbnorge can be reached on 75 54 22 20 or support@grade.no on weekdays between 08:00 and 16:00.

Requirements

• Maintenance of Widerøe's aircraft fleet
• Troubleshooting
• Inspections
• Component replacements
• Safety in your backbone
• Independent and accurate in your work
• A good team player who sees solutions rather than problems
• Structured, goal-oriented and quality-conscious
• Cooperative and flexible
• Good computer skills
• Widerøe values you as a person, your values and your attitudes; the company values are caring, reliable, down-to-earth and committed
• Authorisation as an aircraft technician on the Dash 8-Q400 or Embraer E190-E2, or experience on these aircraft types
• Good skills in the use of relevant IT tools and technical maintenance systems
• Category B driving licence
• A secure and reputable employer
• Being part of Widerøe's public service mission
• An exciting job in a developing company
• Opportunities for professional development
• Access to discounted leisure travel in Norway and abroad
• Career opportunities with a central contributor to society
• A pleasant and informal working environment

Benefits

• Competitive pension and insurance schemes