GKN Aerospace is ‘s werelds meest toonaangevende leverancier binnen de vliegtuigindustrie. Met 38 productielocaties in 12 landen bedienen we meer dan 90% van ‘s werelds vliegtuig- en motorfabrikanten en een omzet behaald van £3,35 miljard in 2023. Wij ontwerpen en produceren innovatieve slimme ruimtevaartsystemen en componenten. Elke keer dat je per vliegtuig reist, is het waarschijnlijk dat GKN je op weg helpt.
We zijn op zoek naar mensen die een verschil willen maken, getalenteerde medewerkers met de vaardigheden en passies om het beste te worden in wat ze doen.
Aircraft Fitter (Career Switch with Training Program) – Fokker Aerostructures, Papendrecht
At Fokker Aerostructures in Papendrecht, we offer you the opportunity to learn a new technical profession within a high-tech aerospace environment. As an Aircraft Fitter, you will help build the primary structures of leading aircraft and helicopters, including the Gulfstream, Airbus A350 and NH90. The parts you assemble directly contribute to the safety and performance of aircraft used worldwide.
Our Papendrecht campus is a state-of-the-art production facility where precision, teamwork and passion for aviation come together. We strongly believe in talent development — which is why we offer career switch candidates (zij-instromers) a complete training program, both theoretical and on-the-job.
What You Will Do as an Aircraft Fitter
1. Prepare and inspect parts and materials for assembly
2. Clean, inspect and correctly use tools and equipment
3. Register parts and process documentation
4. Read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions (English & Dutch)
5. Assemble complex metal structures according to strict aerospace standards
6. Perform visual inspections and measurements to ensure top quality
7. Maintain a clean, safe and well-organized workspace
8. Actively contribute to team and continuous improvement initiatives
Your craftsmanship will have a real impact on products used by our global customers.
What You Bring
We are looking for motivated career switchers who want to learn a technical trade. No aerospace experience is required — we will train you internally.
You have:
9. MBO (vocational) work and thinking level
10. Strong interest in technology and willingness to learn a new profession
11. A precise, quality-focused working attitude
12. The ability to follow technical instructions
13. Willingness to work in shifts
14. Good command of both the English and Dutch language (many instructions are in English)
15. You live within commuting distance of Papendrecht
16. Motivation, curiosity, responsibility and a team-oriented mindset
Technical or assembly experience is a plus but not required.
What We Offer
17. A complete training program (theory + practical)
18. A professional onboarding program
19. Work in a high-tech, innovative aerospace environment
20. Opportunities for personal and professional development
21. Employment conditions according to the Metalektro CLA, including:
40 paid days off (27 vacation + 13 ADV)
8% holiday allowance
Pension scheme (PME)
Commuting allowance
How to Apply
Are you ready to learn a new technical profession and start your career in aerospace?
Apply directly via ‘Apply Now’.
For questions, please contact our Recruiter:
Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (DIB)
As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.
A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.
GKN is an equal opportunity employer.
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