Aerospace Sheet Metal Worker (Employee base)

About us

People with Skills, sister-company of WFS PRO, focuses on the sustainable deployment of technical professionals with secondary vocational education (mbo) working or thinking level from the EU at clients in the Netherlands. Our professionals are specialized in areas such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and mechatronics within the Aerospace, Marine & Offshore and High-Tech Machinery industry.

At People with Skills, we put the people first and value the development of our professionals. In addition to deploying and training our professionals, we also support them in their potential relocation to the Netherlands. 

About our client

Fokker Services Group is an independent aviation aftermarket company with a global reach. Providing comprehensive solutions from its five facilities in Europe, Asia and the Americas, Fokker Services Group is a key partner for regional, narrow-body and wide-body platforms in the Commercial, VIP, Cargo and Defense markets. The organization offers a unique set of capabilities, products and services: ‘Modifications & Engineering Services’ for the latest technical solutions; ‘Component & Material Services’ such as nose-to-tail programs, exchange services, component repairs, parts manufacturing and spares deliveries; ‘Airframe Services’ for aircraft MRO including lease transitions and painting; and ‘Aircraft Completion & Conversion Services’ for Executive, VVIP and Special Mission aircraft upgrades.

Your mission

As a sheet metal worker, you will perform a wide range sheet metal work on aircrafts, both new construction (VIP, SMA) and repairs. Within the position of sheet metal worker you have the following tasks: You inspect, repair, modify and maintain aircrafts. You document deviations and manage tools and machines. You propose methods to improve efficiency and safety. It is critical to ensure that aircraft operate safely and efficiently. Where necessary, you will guide/on the job train junior sheet metal worker.

Your luggage

You have +1-year experience as sheet metal worker within a civil and/or military aircraft maintenance surrounding. You also have excellent manual dexterity and strong communication skills in English, both oral and written, and you can read and understand technical English. 

Please note: we can only accept applications from candidates with a nationality beloning to the NATO alliance.

Your flight plan

Fokker Techniek offers a long-term contract (12 months+) followed by a permanent contact with excellent conditions on employee base. The annual salary rang will be between € 44000 - € 58000 (depending on experience and knowledge, based on 40 hours a week, overtime is applicable)

During your first months we will evaluate your skills as a sheet metal worker and where necessary offer (specific) in-house sheet metal training courses to expand your knowledge & experience to the required level. By doing so, we are not only guaranteeing a successful deployment within the company but also expend your skills set!

You not living in the region? No worries, we offer suitable short-term housing in the region for the first 6 to 12 months and will support you with finding permanent long-term housing after 6 months into your journey with Fokker Techniek.

Ready to board?

Are you excited about this challenge? Then we would love to speak to you, please use the apply button!