NDT / NDI Technician – Defense Aviation

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How you keep the engine running with us

As an NDT / NDI Technician, you perform specialized Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspections on military aircraft and aircraft components. Your work ensures that structural defects are identified before they become a safety risk, helping to keep aircraft mission-ready and compliant with military airworthiness regulations.

Working as part of our Defense organization, you will support maintenance, repair and overhaul activities for various Royal Netherlands Air Force platforms. Using advanced inspection techniques, you assess structural integrity, interpret inspection results and work closely with Structures Technicians, Engineers and Maintenance Teams to ensure every aircraft is released safely and on time.

As an NDT / NDI Technician, you will:

Perform Non-Destructive Testing inspections on aircraft structures and components using approved inspection methods
Conduct borehole inspections using visual inspection, Eddy Current and Ultrasonic Testing techniques
Detect and evaluate structural defects, fatigue and material discontinuities
Interpret engineering drawings, maintenance manuals and inspection instructions
Document inspection findings and non-conformances in accordance with aviation regulations
Support maintenance teams with technical advice regarding inspection results and required corrective actions
Perform dimensional measurements using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, comparators and gauges
Maintain inspection records, reports and statistical documentation
Support basic aircraft maintenance activities when operationally required
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance organization

You will become part of our Defense Maintenance organization, working alongside Structures Technicians, Engineers and Quality specialists in a multidisciplinary environment. Together, you ensure military aircraft remain safe, compliant and available for operational deployment.

How you are valuable to us

You are a precise and quality-driven professional who enjoys working in a highly regulated aviation environment. Safety is second nature to you, and you take pride in delivering work that directly contributes to aircraft availability.

We are looking for someone with:

Required

Current NDT certification according to EN 4179 (NEN-EN-4179) or NAS-410
Proven experience performing aerospace Non-Destructive Testing inspections
Recent experience (minimum two years) within an aircraft MRO environment
Experience with aircraft structural maintenance activities
Ability to perform Eddy Current, Ultrasonic and visual borehole inspections
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation
Familiarity with Part 145 regulations (EASA, EMAR and/or NLD-MAR)
Strong computer skills and experience documenting inspection results
Excellent command of English, both spoken and written

Preferred

Experience supporting Royal Netherlands Air Force platforms such as F-16, Apache, Chinook, NH90 or PC-7
Experience working within a military aviation maintenance organization
Knowledge of Dutch, both spoken and written
Initial Human Factors training
Familiarity with the Royal Netherlands Air Force maintenance environment

Employee Quote

As one of the major independent players in the aerospace industry, we handle a diverse range of aircraft types. From commercial airliners to specialized military vehicles, each kind of vehicle finds its way to us, making our work both varied and challenging

Danny Vos
Aircraft Mechanic

Employee Quote

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Didier Soesman
Talent Aquisition Consultant

Employee Quote

Each day at Fokker Services Group brings unique challenges that push me to think creatively, while working alongside talented colleagues who inspire me to grow both professionally and personally. The dynamic environment here continuously motivates me to exceed my potential and make a real impact

Niranjana Rajeev
Procurement Account Manager

Where you will be working

A company with over a hundred years of experience, innovation, knowledge and expertise coursing through our veins. Our cross-departmental approach and tailor-made solutions are making their mark on the future of aerospace innovation. With our welcoming and friendly culture, we are more than just colleagues. We are a team of friends committed to both fun and development in the workplace. This enthusiasm and ongoing performance development ensures that our employees commit to Fokker Services Group for the long-term.

We are pioneers and we are dauntless. It's no coincidence that we're a global player in the field of aircraft maintenance and advancement. Together with our keen and initiative-taking colleagues, we work on the most innovative and advanced solutions aiming at creating a more sustainable and optimal aerospace sector. We continue to push the boundaries of possibility. And that's how we make sure we keep aircraft where they belong: in the air!

The Team

Working at Fokker Services Group means contributing to projects that directly support the operational readiness of military aircraft.

We offer:

A challenging position within Defense aviation
Opportunities to work on advanced military aircraft platforms
A highly skilled team with extensive aerospace expertise
Professional development and continuous technical training
Competitive employment conditions under the Metalektro CLA
An environment where safety, quality and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do

Ready for take-off?

How we fly through your application

The telephone interview

Our recruiter will get in touch with you. Immediately providing the opportunity to make each other's acquaintance.

Initial on-site interview with your prospective manager and a team member

Now's the time to really get to know each other. We look forward to meeting you at our office where we can engage in an in-depth conversation with you.

Second on-site interview with your prospective manager

Time to get down to the business in hand. You and your prospective manager will delve deeper into the salient points relating to your possible new job and discuss any future ambitions.

Screening

ITAR screening is applicable for some positions. Should this be the case, you will be informed in due course.

Job offer

Yes please! If both parties are equally enthusiastic, an appropriate job offer will be forthcoming in fitting with the position and your level of skills.

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