Want to become an aircraft mechanic? KLM will retrain you

Ever wanted to know what it's like to work on an aircraft? Thanks to our training program, the path to becoming an aircraft mechanic is now closer than ever for electrical engineers, car mechanics, and mechanical engineers. We transform skilled technicians from all backgrounds into certified aircraft mechanics. Whether you spend your days working under car bonnets or fixing electrical appliances, this could be the exciting next step in your career! Whatever your background, if you're technically skilled, you'll be able to handle XXL maintenance. At KLM, you will be working on world-class technology.

Working on the platform

Every day, aircraft come and go at Schiphol. When KLM aircraft are on the ground, they're inspected and maintained at the gate by our crew on the apron. In other words: line maintenance mechanics and AMTs. Whether you're changing wheels, replacing brakes or checking engines, maintenance must be carried out quickly, safely and accurately. We make sure you’re ready to take on the job.

In just three years, we’ll train you to become a fully qualified Cat A mechanic, and who knows, you might even advance to a ground engineer (AMT). At KLM, development opportunities are endless once you’re in, you’re in! From there, the path is yours to choose - expand your horizons, broaden your expertise, or keep moving straight ahead. Whether you want to stay in the workshop, transition to the office, teach at our internal school, or become an IT specialist, the possibilities here are endless.

Why should you seize this opportunity at KLM?

Because it’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance, and one that only we can offer.
And because you'll:

• start working at the airport right away
• receive a certificate that is valid throughout Europe
• not have to pay anything – we cover the costs
• receive a full salary right away, even during your training
• have the opportunity to progress to ground engineer (AMT)
• you'll have the opportunity to work abroad from time to time after your training is complete.

Where you'll end up

Line Maintenance, part of Airframe, handles the technical aircraft handling of the KLM fleet at Schiphol-Centrum. Here, operations never stop. Our goal: to ensure that aircraft depart on time and safely.
Airframe is part of KLM Engineering & Maintenance: one of the largest and most versatile technical organisations in the Netherlands. Here we maintain our own fleet and the engines and components of around 200 customers worldwide. So, there's plenty to do.

Programme

• Boot camp: we teach you the basic aircraft technical skills and KLM terminology.
• Practical manual: over the next eleven months, you and your buddy will tick off all the practical exercises.
• Milestone: you move on to the next phase, the Cat A training.
• Classroom training: in five months, we will teach you everything you need to know about aircraft maintenance – from legislation to procedures and hands-on work.
• Specification: Learn to work on the specific type of aircraft you'll be maintaining in the future.