Senior Technician (Fuselage)

At NATO’s Geilenkirchen base, this senior technician maintains and troubleshoots aircraft fuselage, pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel, landing-gear and flight-control systems, completes inspections and records, supports ground operations and trains colleagues through on-the-job instruction.

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft fuselage maintenance
• Troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel, landing-gear and flight-control systems
• Conduct inspections, tank work and component replacement
• Maintain accurate aircraft maintenance records
• Support engine runs, ground handling and aircraft acceptance or transfer
• Inspect parts, tools and technical publications
• Provide technical training and on-the-job instruction

• At least three years of current relevant aircraft-maintenance experience
• Relevant vocational education or an accepted combination of education and experience
• Class B driving licence
• Sufficient English proficiency
• Knowledge of automated data-processing systems
• Physical fitness for aircraft maintenance and confined-space work
• Nationality of a NATO member country
• Ability to obtain security and medical clearance

• Initial definite-duration appointment