Warrant Officer Avionics Technician

Introductory Text

Are you interested in the electronics, software, and fine mechanics of aviation components? And do you want to perform maintenance and repair work to keep these components in perfect condition? Then a job as a Warrant Officer Avionics Technician at the Ministry of Defence is perfect for you. You will make a crucial contribution to the technical condition of components of the Air Force's helicopters and aircraft.

What you will do

Thanks to these advanced electronic components, the Air Force's helicopters and aircraft can be deployed day and night in all weather conditions, both in the Netherlands and abroad. As a Warrant Officer Avionics Technician, you are responsible for the maintenance of these components. You will analyze faults, repair or replace components, test systems after repair, and perform preventive maintenance. You will be deployed for "component maintenance" at Woensdrecht Air Base, or for Higher Level Assistance on location, where you will be supporting an operational unit to get the aircraft or helicopter ready for deployment again. Wherever you work, your work is of vital importance.

PLUS POINTS OF THIS FUNCTION

• Salary: your gross base salary, with allowances and our favorable travel expenses, pension, and health insurance schemes, results in a pleasant net surprise.
• Work atmosphere: you will never find such a close-knit team of colleagues as at the Ministry of Defence.
• Career advancement opportunities: Besides being an employer, the Ministry of Defence is also a large training institute where you can follow (paid) training courses for personal and professional growth.

Where you will work

After the basic military training at the Royal Air Education and Training Center (RAETC) in Woensdrecht, you will follow training for

Warrant Officer Avionics Technician. After this, you will work at squadron 981 of the Air Support Command at Woensdrecht Air Base. Here you can further develop yourself and potentially transfer to maintenance functions within the ground-based systems of the Air Force (e.g., the Patriot or Air Traffic Control).

Please note: During the application process, you will be asked to provide three preferred locations. We will try to take these into account, but cannot guarantee that you will be placed at one of your preferred locations. This depends on availability at the respective locations.

Warrant Officer Avionics Technician €3,400 ~ €4,250 salary €6,000 bonus per year 23 ~ 30 days off per year Get your driver's license for free Location: HoogerheideWarrant Officer Avionics Technician What you will do These topics are frequently asked at the Defence Chatbot Working on fighter jets This is your team Nick Maarten Rico Technical Service Air Force Warrant Officer Mechanics NH90 Air Combat Controller This is what you get from us 6 items We will train you

As a Warrant Officer Avionics Technician, you will support the Officer within a technical crew. As you progress as a warrant officer, you will gain more responsibilities and you will take charge when the Officer is not present.

Application processThis is you

Maybe you are doubting. We are not. We see not only who you are now but also who you can become. What you cannot do today, you will learn tomorrow. With good education, training, guidance, and a team that stands behind you.

Take the step How do I prepare?

Don't worry, we believe in you. At the Ministry of Defence, you will receive everything you need to grow: good education, training, coaching, and a team that stands behind you. If it still doesn't work out? We will help you further. Together we will look at where you do fit in at the Ministry of Defence.

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