1st Technician Communication Technology

Job Features

Location Dongen Contract duration 1 year Hours per week 38 - 38 Monthly salary €2,976.00 - €3,924.00 Salary level Civil Service Scale IBBAD 06 - Civil Service Scale IBBAD 06 Level MBO 4 Field of work Technology / Production Vacancy number 78620 Employment Temporary appointment with a view to permanent appointment​​ Job group Civilian​

Job Description

Are you curious about the dynamic world of the Royal Netherlands Air Force? As a civilian employee at the Air Support Command, you contribute to peace and security with your specialization. You do this together in a team of military personnel, reservists, and civilian employees.

Your role as a 1st Technician Satellite Communication at the Royal Netherlands Air Force

Within this role, you ensure that Defense can communicate anytime and anywhere. By solving problems and continuously improving satellite communication systems, you contribute to reliable and effective communication, wherever and whenever needed.

What exactly will you do?

• Test, calibrate, and fine-tune all kinds of electronic equipment – you ensure that every system is ready for operational deployment.
• Analyze and solve malfunctions: from quick fault diagnoses to in-depth root-cause analyses, where you independently make decisions.
• Design custom measurement and test setups, including procurement and logistics of specialized materials and tools.
• Document with precision: all test results and findings are clearly recorded, ensuring quality and traceability.
• Contribute to innovation projects: provide technical expertise for new sub-products or optimize existing systems.
• Support & knowledge sharing: via the help desk and direct contact with operational users, you provide technical advice and answer substantive questions – your input makes a difference on the front line.

Job Requirements

This is what you bring to the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
The greatest asset you bring is motivation and enthusiasm. It is also important that you have the right qualifications, experience, and knowledge when you start working with us. This is what we ask of you:

• You have a completed MBO-4 education in a technical field (for example, Electronics).
• You have demonstrable experience with maintenance and upkeep of electronic systems, including the use of measurement and testing equipment.
• You are skilled in analyzing malfunctions, providing technical advice, and supporting users.
• You have a good command of the Dutch and English languages (spoken and written).
• You are flexible, accurate, and customer-oriented. Additionally, you enjoy working in a team and have good communication skills.

Employment Conditions

Salary level Civil Service Scale IBBAD 06 - Civil Service Scale IBBAD 06 Salary description Monthly salary €2,976.00 - €3,924.00 Employment Temporary appointment with a view to permanent appointment​​ Contract duration 1 year Minimum number of hours per week 38 Maximum number of hours per week 38

Other Employment Conditions

Our reward for you
You can count on attractive employment conditions that match the valuable contribution you make to our organization. Your well-being and professional development are central. Therefore, we offer a suitable salary for you, paid parental leave, and a travel allowance. And furthermore:

• Individual choice budget consisting of 16.33% of the gross annual salary. This budget can be paid out to you or used for tax purposes. You can also buy extra vacation days if you wish;
• The opportunity to exercise for free at any Defense location;
• Development opportunities: We invest in your growth and development through training, workshops, and opportunities to improve your skills;
• Growth opportunities: We offer opportunities to grow within our organization. This way, you can shape your career path;
• Your contribution is appreciated. We recognize the contribution you make to the success of our organization.

Particulars

• In the future, this Squadron will relocate to Woensdrecht Air Base;
• A security investigation and reference check (upon request) are part of the selection procedure;
• An assessment may be part of the selection procedure;
• You must be a Dutch national;
• No rights can be derived from this vacancy text.

More about the Job Group

Organization Name

Ministry of Defense

Organization Description

The Royal Netherlands Air Force is the branch of Defense that contributes to peace and security from the air and space. It supports the fight against international unrest, provides assistance in disasters, and monitors Dutch airspace. With modern aircraft, fighter jets, helicopters, and other weapon systems, and professionally trained personnel, the Air Force carries out every mission vigilantly and effectively.

Department Description

Welcome to the Air Support Command
The Air Support Command is the support airbase of the Royal Netherlands Air Force. Various departments work together here to ensure the readiness of Defense.
The Air Depot provides maintenance, overhaul, and logistical support for all aviation systems. They ensure that fighter jets, airplanes, and helicopters can fly safely and are optimally deployed. At the Royal Air Education & Training Centre, military personnel are trained. Together, we make an indispensable contribution to the operational strength of the Air Force.

The Communication Technology department of the 982 Squadron is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of airborne and ground-based communication equipment within the Armed Forces. Additionally, the unit manages ground-based radar systems and provides broad support in the area of power management. With this expertise, the department makes an essential contribution to the operational deployability and continuity of Defense.

Organization URL

https://www.defensie.nl/organisatie/luchtmacht

Department Name

Royal Netherlands Air Force

Department Description

Welcome to the Air Support Command
The Air Support Command is the support airbase of the Royal Netherlands Air Force. Various departments work together here to ensure the readiness of Defense. The Air Depot provides maintenance, overhaul, and logistical support for all aviation systems. They ensure that fighter jets, airplanes, and helicopters can fly safely and are optimally deployed. At the Royal Air Education & Training Centre, military personnel are trained. Together, we make an indispensable contribution to the operational strength of the Air Force.

Department URL

https://www.defensie.nl/organisatie/luchtmacht

Contact Persons

For more information about this vacancy:

For more information about the application procedure:

Bas Jansen
[email protected]

Location: Dongen Level: MBO 4 38 hours per week €3,000 ~ €3,900 salary Technology / Production 1st Technician Communication Technology This is what you will do

Job Features

Location Dongen Contract duration 1 year Hours per week 38 - 38 Monthly salary €2,976.00 - €3,924.00 Salary level Civil Service Scale IBBAD 06 - Civil Service Scale IBBAD 06 Level MBO 4 Field of work Technology / Production Vacancy number 78620 Employment Temporary appointment with a view to permanent appointment​​ Job group Civilian​

Job Description

Are you curious about the dynamic world of the Royal Netherlands Air Force? As a civilian employee at the Air Support Command, you contribute to peace and security with your specialization. You do this together in a team of military personnel, reservists, and civilian employees.

Your role as a 1st Technician Satellite Communication at the Royal Netherlands Air Force

Within this role, you ensure that Defense can communicate anytime and anywhere. By solving problems and continuously improving satellite communication systems, you contribute to reliable and effective communication, wherever and whenever needed.

What exactly will you do?

• Test, calibrate, and fine-tune all kinds of electronic equipment – you ensure that every system is ready for operational deployment.
• Analyze and solve malfunctions: from quick fault diagnoses to in-depth root-cause analyses, where you independently make decisions.
• Design custom measurement and test setups, including procurement and logistics of specialized materials and tools.
• Document with precision: all test results and findings are clearly recorded, ensuring quality and traceability.
• Contribute to innovation projects: provide technical expertise for new sub-products or optimize existing systems.
• Support & knowledge sharing: via the help desk and direct contact with operational users, you provide technical advice and answer substantive questions – your input makes a difference on the front line.

Job Requirements

This is what you bring to the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
The greatest asset you bring is motivation and enthusiasm. It is also important that you have the right qualifications, experience, and knowledge when you start working with us. This is what we ask of you:

• You have a completed MBO-4 education in a technical field (for example, Electronics).
• You have demonstrable experience with maintenance and upkeep of electronic systems, including the use of measurement and testing equipment.
• You are skilled in analyzing malfunctions, providing technical advice, and supporting users.
• You have a good command of the Dutch and English languages (spoken and written).
• You are flexible, accurate, and customer-oriented. Additionally, you enjoy working in a team and have good communication skills.

Employment Conditions

Salary level Civil Service Scale IBBAD 06 - Civil Service Scale IBBAD 06 Salary description Monthly salary €2,976.00 - €3,924.00 Employment Temporary appointment with a view to permanent appointment​​ Contract duration 1 year Minimum number of hours per week 38 Maximum number of hours per week 38

Other Employment Conditions

Our reward for you
You can count on attractive employment conditions that match the valuable contribution you make to our organization. Your well-being and professional development are central. Therefore, we offer a suitable salary for you, paid parental leave, and a travel allowance. And furthermore:

• Individual choice budget consisting of 16.33% of the gross annual salary. This budget can be paid out to you or used for tax purposes. You can also buy extra vacation days if you wish;
• The opportunity to exercise for free at any Defense location;
• Development opportunities: We invest in your growth and development through training, workshops, and opportunities to improve your skills;
• Growth opportunities: We offer opportunities to grow within our organization. This way, you can shape your career path;
• Your contribution is appreciated. We recognize the contribution you make to the success of our organization.

Particulars

• In the future, this Squadron will relocate to Woensdrecht Air Base;
• A security investigation and reference check (upon request) are part of the selection procedure;
• An assessment may be part of the selection procedure;
• You must be a Dutch national;
• No rights can be derived from this vacancy text.

More about the Job Group

Organization Name

Ministry of Defense

Organization Description

The Royal Netherlands Air Force is the branch of Defense that contributes to peace and security from the air and space. It supports the fight against international unrest, provides assistance in disasters, and monitors Dutch airspace. With modern aircraft, fighter jets, helicopters, and other weapon systems, and professionally trained personnel, the Air Force carries out every mission vigilantly and effectively.

Department Description

Welcome to the Air Support Command
The Air Support Command is the support airbase of the Royal Netherlands Air Force. Various departments work together here to ensure the readiness of Defense.
The Air Depot provides maintenance, overhaul, and logistical support for all aviation systems. They ensure that fighter jets, airplanes, and helicopters can fly safely and are optimally deployed. At the Royal Air Education & Training Centre, military personnel are trained. Together, we make an indispensable contribution to the operational strength of the Air Force.

The Communication Technology department of the 982 Squadron is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of airborne and ground-based communication equipment within the Armed Forces. Additionally, the unit manages ground-based radar systems and provides broad support in the area of power management. With this expertise, the department makes an essential contribution to the operational deployability and continuity of Defense.

Organization URL

https://www.defensie.nl/organisatie/luchtmacht

Department Name

Royal Netherlands Air Force

Department Description

Welcome to the Air Support Command
The Air Support Command is the support airbase of the Royal Netherlands Air Force. Various departments work together here to ensure the readiness of Defense. The Air Depot provides maintenance, overhaul, and logistical support for all aviation systems. They ensure that fighter jets, airplanes, and helicopters can fly safely and are optimally deployed. At the Royal Air Education & Training Centre, military personnel are trained. Together, we make an indispensable contribution to the operational strength of the Air Force.

Department URL

https://www.defensie.nl/organisatie/luchtmacht

Contact Persons

For more information about this vacancy:

For more information about the application procedure:

Bas Jansen
[email protected]