Licensed Aircraft Mechanic (Cat A)

Job Description

About the Company Since 1965 Transavia has made flying accessible to everyone. Its passengers enjoy annual holidays, family visits abroad and new destinations across Europe and North Africa. This is done together with more than 3,000 colleagues — in the air in the cockpit and cabin, and on the ground in technical services and the offices — all working to deliver a genuinely great journey, now and in the future. Role Overview Transavia is looking for a Licensed Aircraft Mechanic (Cat A) to keep its fleet in top condition. Between flights you perform line maintenance so that aircraft are ready for safe departure; in the hangar you go deeper into aircraft technology, one day replacing an engine and the next disinfecting a water system. The work is highly varied and involves alternating shifts including weekends, evenings and daytime hours. You start as a Licensed Aircraft Mechanic and grow with Transavia towards becoming a Ground Engineer (GWK). You will join the Fleet & Technical Services (F&TS) department at the hangar at Schiphol East, which ensures the technical readiness of the fleet and includes Aircraft Maintenance, Materials Management, Engineering, Planning & Control and support teams such as Maintenance Control, Project Management and F&TS Support. In the words of Certifying Technician Jelmer, the 180-plus mechanics range from young starters to seasoned professionals and are defined by great team spirit. Key Responsibilities Perform line maintenance between flights so aircraft are ready for safe departure Carry out hangar work across the whole aircraft, from engine replacement to water system disinfection Maintain the entire aircraft from nose to tail, working both in the hangar and on the line in the heart of the operation Work alternating shifts including weekends, evenings and daytime Work on the Airbus A321neo as the fleet of around 50 aircraft is modernised — by next year more than half of the Schiphol fleet will be Airbus Occasional travel to destinations such as Barcelona or Reykjavik to fix technical issues Requirements Accurate, safety-conscious working style with strong awareness of your surroundings Able to work both independently and collaboratively Good command of both Dutch and English You embrace diversity Because of security clearance requirements you must have lived and worked in the EU for at least the last 8 years; applicants who do not meet this criterion cannot apply Licences & Qualifications A relevant MBO level 4 diploma A valid (or almost valid) Part-66 EASA AML Experience At least 2 years of demonstrable experience as an aircraft mechanic, preferably on the 737 and/or A320-A321 What We Offer Gross monthly salary up to €4,459 based on a 40-hour week Shift allowance of approximately €834 gross per month, depending on your schedule Second type allowance of €53 gross per month if you are CAT-A certified on both the 737 and Airbus types, for as long as both are in operation 8% holiday allowance and 8.33% year-end bonus Travel allowance Personal budget of €700 for your well-being, for example gym membership, a bike or home office equipment 27 vacation days to start Development opportunities via the Learning Hub, plus (team) coaching and the option of Dutch language training A workplace in the hangar at Schiphol East Option to exchange one recognised religious holiday per year for a non-recognised one Opportunity to take part in 'Young Transavia' Flying at attractive rates through the IPB scheme, subject to availability Additional Information Upload your motivation letter and CV via the apply button. You will hear within two weeks whether you are invited for an interview, and the process includes two interviews. A background check, security clearance and medical examination form part of the process. Questions about the vacancy can go to Art van der Hoeven, Head of Technical Services, via recruitment@transavia.com or Frank.vandenbroek@transavia.com. Agencies: Transavia recruits its new colleagues itself.

Requirements

• Perform line maintenance between flights so aircraft are ready for safe departure
• Carry out hangar work across the whole aircraft, from engine replacement to water system disinfection
• Maintain the entire aircraft from nose to tail, working both in the hangar and on the line in the heart of the operation
• Work alternating shifts including weekends, evenings and daytime
• Work on the Airbus A321neo as the fleet of around 50 aircraft is modernised — by next year more than half of the Schiphol fleet will be Airbus
• Occasional travel to destinations such as Barcelona or Reykjavik to fix technical issues
• Accurate, safety-conscious working style with strong awareness of your surroundings
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Good command of both Dutch and English
• You embrace diversity
• Because of security clearance requirements you must have lived and worked in the EU for at least the last 8 years; applicants who do not meet this criterion cannot apply
• A relevant MBO level 4 diploma
• A valid (or almost valid) Part-66 EASA AML
• At least 2 years of demonstrable experience as an aircraft mechanic, preferably on the 737 and/or A320-A321
• Personal budget of €700 for your well-being, for example gym membership, a bike or home office equipment
• 27 vacation days to start
• Development opportunities via the Learning Hub, plus (team) coaching and the option of Dutch language training
• A workplace in the hangar at Schiphol East
• Option to exchange one recognised religious holiday per year for a non-recognised one
• Opportunity to take part in 'Young Transavia'
• Flying at attractive rates through the IPB scheme, subject to availability

Benefits

• Gross monthly salary up to €4,459 based on a 40-hour week
• Shift allowance of approximately €834 gross per month, depending on your schedule
• Second type allowance of €53 gross per month if you are CAT-A certified on both the 737 and Airbus types, for as long as both are in operation
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.33% year-end bonus
• Travel allowance