Engine Services

Engineering & Maintenance colleague working on an aicraft engine

At Engine Services, over 700 dedicated professionals maintain and innovate aircraft engines – the power source of aviation. Precision, teamwork and top-level engineering drive everything we do.

Within Engine Services, everything revolves around the power of flight: the engine. Every year, we service and overhaul hundreds of engines for KLM and external customers, including the CFM56, LEAP and GEnx.
From large-scale inspections to precision work on the smallest components, every task is performed with total focus on quality and safety.

Over 700 colleagues – from mechanics and welders to machinists and engineers – work in dedicated shifts and close-knit teams. Together, they keep KLM’s engines running efficiently and reliably.

What that looks like

In Repair and MRO, engines are completely disassembled, cleaned, inspected and rebuilt. Each part is handled with meticulous care to meet the highest aviation standards.

At the final stage of the process lies the test cell, where overhauled engines are test-run under controlled conditions. Depending on the results, an engine is either returned to the customer or goes back into the shop for further analysis.

Supporting teams in Engineering, Material Sourcing, Commercial Operations and Data Transformation & Continuous Improvement ensure planning, innovation and process optimization. Together, we build cleaner, quieter and more efficient engines — ready for the future and designed to operate on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

Engine Services at a Glance

  • Number of colleagues: approximately 700
  • Division: Engineering & Maintenance (E&M)
  • Departments: Repair, MRO, Engineering, Material Sourcing, Commercial Operations, Data Transformation & Continuous Improvement
  • Base: Buildings 410, 411 & 420 at Schiphol-East
  • Working hours: day and evening shifts
  • Focus: quality, safety and innovation

Room to grow

At Engine Services, learning never stops. Through the KLM E&M Academy, you expand your knowledge of the latest engine types, material technologies and data-driven maintenance. You collaborate with international partners and grow within engineering, leadership or innovation.

Your role

As a mechanic, engineer or welder, you play a direct role in the future of our fleet. You ensure that every engine leaving our workshop meets the highest standards.
Your precision keeps aircraft flying safely around the world — and helps move aviation towards a more sustainable future.

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Meet the crew

Over 700 colleagues - from mechanics and welders to fitters and engineers - work in fixed teams and form close-knit teams.