Helicopter Maintenance Technician Cougar B1​/B2

Position: Helicopter Maintenance Technician Cougar B1.3 / B2
How You Keep The Engine Running With Us
As a Licensed Engineer B1.3 Cougar, you will work within our Defense operations supporting the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF). In this role, you perform and certify maintenance activities on the Cougar military helicopter, contributing directly to the safety, availability and operational readiness of the fleet.

How You Keep The Engine Running With Us
As a Licensed Engineer B1.3 Cougar, you will work within our Defense operations supporting the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF). In this role, you perform and certify maintenance activities on the Cougar military helicopter, contributing directly to the safety, availability and operational readiness of the fleet.

You work hands-on with aircraft structures, engines and mechanical and electrical systems within the B1 domain. Your activities range from inspections and troubleshooting to repairs, modifications, testing and the release of completed maintenance work.

As a licensed engineer, your responsibilities go beyond performing maintenance yourself. You also inspect and certify work performed by non-certifying technicians and provide them with technical guidance and instructions. This makes you an important technical authority within the team.

You work according to established maintenance procedures, technical documentation, quality standards and applicable military and civil aviation requirements.

As Licensed Engineer B1.3 Cougar, You Will

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Cougar helicopters within the B1 domain

Carry out inspections, removal and installation, repairs, modifications, testing and adjustment activities

Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical system defects and resolve reported aircraft issues

Inspect aircraft structures, engines and associated mechanical and electrical systems

Document defects and required maintenance activities and develop repair proposals using approved technical data

Accurately record maintenance activities in the required documentation, forms and aircraft logbooks

Perform quality inspections on your own work and work carried out by non-certifying technicians

Release maintenance activities within the scope of your Certification Authorization

Ensure the correct use of maintenance manuals, procedures, tools, equipment and approved data

Provide technical guidance and instruction to non-certifying technicians and contracted personnel

Work closely with the Team Leader and other specialists to organize maintenance activities efficiently

Continuously contribute to improving safety, quality and operational performance

How You Are Valuable To Us
You are a technically skilled and responsible aviation professional who understands the responsibility that comes with being a Licensed Engineer. You work accurately, follow procedures and maintain high standards for safety and quality.

At the same time, you are a team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and helping other technicians develop their skills.

Required

Completed EASA Part-66 B1.3 training through a recognized Part-147 training organization

A valid Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML) issued by the aviation authority of an EASA member state

The required documented practical experience in accordance with applicable Part-66/Part-145 requirements for obtaining or maintaining Certification Authorization

Relevant aircraft or helicopter maintenance experience

Strong practical and technical skills, including the use of measuring equipment, test equipment and specialist tooling

Ability to read and work with aircraft maintenance manuals and technical documentation

Good command of English, both written and spoken

A strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement

Preferred

Experience working on the Cougar or NH90

Experience on other military or civil helicopter platforms

Previous experience within Defense or military aviation

Experience working in a Part-145 maintenance organization

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.

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