Student Aircraft Engineering

Introductory text

Do you have the ambition to work as an aircraft mechanic on the powerful aircraft or helicopters of the Air Force? Do you have a diploma with mathematics and physics that qualifies you for the MBO-4 aircraft engineering program? Receive a salary as a military person and follow a paid training course to become an Aircraft Maintenance Technician!

Please note: Participation in the Aircraft Engineering or NH-90 Helicopter Engineering Open Day is mandatory! Register for it on the (Online) Events page.

What you will do

You will immediately become a military recruit and, depending on your prior education, you will follow an MBO-4 training course to become an Aircraft Maintenance Technician with a salary in your pocket over 2 to 3 years. You will also follow the General Military Training (AMO). A unique opportunity!

ADVANTAGES OF THIS POSITION

• Salary from day 1 of your training

• Get your driver's license for free

• No study costs

• Free sports facilities

Where you will work

You will start your career with the Air Force with an MBO-4 training in Aircraft Maintenance Technician Mechanics. After completing the training, you will be an aircraft technician and you will work as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician at an Air Force airbase. Here you will be responsible for the maintenance of the aircraft. You will analyze complaints, repair or replace components, test systems after repair, and perform preventive maintenance. In short, you will ensure that our aircraft are in perfect condition!

Student Aircraft Engineering €3,400 ~ €4,250 salary 23 ~ 30 days off per year Obtain your driver's license free of charge Location: Den Helder, Eindhoven, Hoogerheide, Leeuwarden, Rijen, VolkelStudent Aircraft Engineering What you will do These topics are frequently asked at the Defence Chatbot Working on fighter jets This is your team Maarten Nick Rico Non-commissioned Officer Mechanics NH90 Technical Service Air Combat Controller What you will receive from us 5 items Application process

Make sure you know what you're getting into and visit the open day. This will prepare you better for your interview during the psychological assessment!

This is you

Maybe you have doubts. We don't. 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 supports you.

Take the step How do I prepare?

No worries, we believe in you. At Defence, you get 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 look at where you do fit within Defence.

Want to know more?

Do you have more questions about this vacancy? We are happy to help you.

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