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If you are a driven Ground Engineer B1 or B2, the position of Ground Engineer at KLM might suit you! KLM is looking for experienced Ground Engineers B1 or B2. Are you up for this great opportunity? brWhat will you do? brAfter working hard with your team to deliver a Boeing 787 to your customer in perfect condition, you wave it off with pride. On to the next team challenge: solve a complicated avionic task on the Boeing 777 that has just rolled in! Or a P-inspection at Schiphol Centre while your colleague is doing the Software load. You can use your Ipad to complete the pre-departure administration and move on to the next job at another gate or buffer to make sure that also departs safely and on time. As a Ground Engineer, you ensure that aircraft fly smoothly, safely and on time every day. You achieve this by carrying out maintenance work supervising and certifying it professionally, following the safety requirements and various regulations. You also make an active contribution to optimising the maintenance processes. Because by making our department structurally a little better, we can continue to live up to our position as a leading player in aircraft maintenance. brTasks responsibilities brbrEnsuring (maintenance) processes on the ground run flawlessly; brPerform inspection, maintenance and modification acitvities and supervise them professionally; brCarry out the work according to the required specifications and in compliance with the various regulations (such as those from the Safety Management System); brRelease aircraft to service by means of a Certificate of Release to Service which, in your opinion, are suitable for safe flight operations; brImprove the current maintenance processes structurally and proactively; brContribute to the further development of your team. brAs a Ground Engineer, you will work in shifts. brWhere do you land? brIn a team of motivated colleagues, you will work within Airframe at one of the plants/units or at Schiphol centre, sometimes you will travel abroad! You will report to the Plantleader and in the operational shifts to the Lead Ground Engineer. You are part of the Airframe department, which is responsible for aircraft maintenance for the KLM fleet and global customers. Airframe is part of KLM Engineering Maintenance (KLM EM), KLM's maintenance division. Together with Air France Industries, KLM EM is a leading player in aircraft maintenance worldwide. brYour profile brYou are an enthusiastic competent Ground Engineer with a great sense of responsibility. Delivering aircraft effectively and efficiently to the end customer is what you aim for, and of course you do this together with your team. You are not afraid to make decisions and show initiative; you do everything to realise your goals and are proud of what you work on. Connecting and making contact also comes easily to you, which means you interact effortlessly with different people: from cleaners to customer representatives and from flight crew to your direct colleagues. To you, the prospect of being a Ground Engineer at KLM feels like the greatest thing you can achieve in aviation! brWhat else will you bring with you? brbrDemonstrable relevant work experience as (EASA) licensed Ground Engineer for one or more of the following aircraft types B737, B777, A330, A320 NEO and/or B787 (A dossier/document check is part of the selection process); brGood (technical) English, both spoken and written, is a must; brGood Dutch, both spoken and written, is an advantage brExperience working in a team is a plus. brWhat do we offer brAs a Ground Engineer, depending on your experience, you will receive a salary between €3,849.18 and €5,075.55 gross per month. This amount is increased with a shift allowance for irregular working hours, depending on your workplace, up to a maximum of 55 hours per month. brIn addition to this monthly salary, you will receive the following a nnual additional benefits: brA allowance for holding an active AML in combination with one of the KLM aircraft types. The allowances are: €2,691.00 (for one type), €3,507.00 (for two types), and €4,322.00 (for three types); br8% holiday allowance; brAn 8.33% year‑end bonus; brA sustainable employability budget of 2% of your gross annual salary. brFinally, we offer the following other conditions: brbrPlenty of room for personal development and excellent opportunities for career growth; brAn excellent pension scheme; brA labour market allowance of 5.75%; brProfit sharing (average of the last 10 years: 5.784%); br25 vacation days and 7 additional days off; brA substantial discount on airline tickets (after at least 6 months of employment); brA sustainable transport policy, including 100% free travel to work by public transport within the Netherlands. brFor international candidates with an EU passport who are willing to relocate to the Netherlands, we offer support with their relocation. You will receive a one‑time relocation package in the year of arrival to support your move to the Netherlands. This includes, among other things: brbrTravel: pre‑relocation visit and relocation ticket with baggage; brSettling‑in support: assistance with visas, permits, and local information; brTraining: cultural/language training for you; partner budget; brTemporary (furnished) housing for 1 month; brShipment of belongings (container); brSupport with tax filing; brOne‑time net allowance: €4,200 for you/partners and €900 per child (maximum 2); brYou will have a standard Dutch employment contract with local terms and conditions based on the KLM Ground CLA. brIf you would like more information about the different hangars and/or Line Maintenance Schiphol, the shift roster, the salary and/or the secondary benefits, please send me an email and we’ll schedule a Teams meeting to discuss everything in more detail!