Careers & Employment at KLM UK Engineering
- Position
- Date advertised
- Type of Contract
- Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice
- 30-09-2026
- Apprenticeship
| Reference | Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice |
| Sector / Principal Occupation | Apprentice |
| Location | Norwich |
| Roles and Responsibilities | IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, PLEASE APPLY VIA THIS LINK: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/DBQN7h6Pnb
Start your career in aviation engineering with KLM UK Engineering! We're looking for motivated candidates to join our Level 3 Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship in 2027 and take their first step towards becoming a skilled aircraft maintenance engineer. KLM UK Engineering is a leading UK-based Maintenance Repair Organisation (MRO), specialising in airframe base maintenance, line maintenance and technical training. Working with customers across the globe, we deliver safe, reliable and innovative maintenance services through the expertise of our highly skilled engineering teams. This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain a recognised Level 3 qualification, develop valuable technical and practical skills, and build a rewarding career in a safety-critical engineering industry. The Role Based at Norwich Airport, you'll learn the practical and theoretical skills required to inspect, maintain and repair complex aircraft systems, to keep aircraft operating safely and efficiently. This is a great opportunity for people who enjoy practical work and are excited by the chance to learn and develop their engineering skills in a professional aviation environment. As an apprentice, you'll join the KLM UK Engineering team supporting customers from around the globe. Your initial training will take place at the International Aviation Academy Norwich, a world-class training centre, featuring a live Boeing 737 aircraft. After this, you will join our knowledgeable engineering team in the hangars and work with a dedicated mentor. Through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on experience, you'll develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to become a qualified aircraft maintenance professional.
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| Profile | Who We're Looking For We're looking for people with a genuine interest in hands-on engineering and a desire to learn. You may already be interested in aviation, or you may simply enjoy understanding how things work, solving technical problems, working with tools, repairing equipment, building projects, or getting hands-on with mechanical or electrical systems. What matters most is your dedication, enthusiasm for learning and your commitment to developing a career in engineering. To apply, you must be aged 16 or over by the start of the apprenticeship, have or be predicted to achieve 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English Language, and have the right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship. You will also: Be open to feedback and committed to continuously improving your performance Demonstrate honesty, integrity and a positive, can-do attitude Be reliable, adaptable and hardworking Take pride in producing high-quality work and paying attention to detail Understand the importance of safety and following procedures Be an effective communicator and team player Show enthusiasm for learning new skills and taking on new challenges Experience with mechanical, electrical or technical equipment would be advantageous, as would a demonstrable interest in engineering. This could be through education, hobbies, work experience or personal interests such as vehicle maintenance, machinery, electronics, construction, DIY or other practical activities. Having or being predicted to have Combined or Triple Science GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (or equivalent) is desirable. |
| Job Requirements | Additional Information We kindly ask that you do not use AI tools to write your application, as it's important that we get a genuine sense of who you are, in your own words. We are actively prioritising applications from candidates from the local area. Investing in local talent helps us strengthen our future workforce, retain valuable skills within the region, and create opportunities for people to grow alongside our business. If you already hold a relevant qualification or license (for example, a CAT A license or degree) or have significant, relevant experience, we are required to review this as apprenticeship funds cannot pay for training and assessment that is duplicated. This is particularly relevant where your existing qualifications are at a higher level than a level 3 apprenticeship. If your recognition of prior learning and experience (RPLE) means that there isn’t enough new training left to deliver, you will not be eligible for a funded apprenticeship place because the remaining programme would fall below the minimum delivery thresholds of this qualification. For more information, please see: Apprenticeships: initial assessment to recognise prior learning - GOV.UK |
- Aircraft Mechanic
- 10-09-2026
- Permanent
| Reference | Aircraft Mechanic |
| Sector / Principal Occupation | Base Maintenance |
| Location | Norwich |
| Duration | Full-time, Permanent |
| Roles and Responsibilities | Introduction
KLM UK Engineering are market leaders in airframe base maintenance, line maintenance, and technical training in regional and narrow-body types. Focused on creating partnerships with a global base of customers, we offer excellent, safe, and innovative maintenance services. We pride ourselves on our skilled and knowledgeable team who are committed to delivering excellent service The Role Due to continual growth, we have exciting career opportunities for Aircraft Mechanics to join our friendly team, based at Norwich Airport. These positions are permanent, full-time roles with a seasonal working pattern, providing shorter working days during the summer months:
Key Responsibilities
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| Profile | Selection Criteria Education & qualifications As the ideal candidate, you will have: Essential
Skills and Behaviours The successful candidate will have: Essential
Desirable
We welcome applications from candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this role. |
| Job Requirements | What we offer you We’re proud to offer more than just a job — we want our people to feel valued, supported, and part of a workplace that genuinely cares. If you join us, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Financial Rewards
Life outside work
Taking care of you
KLM UK Engineering is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace where everyone can succeed. Selection for employment will be based on merit, skills, and experience, regardless of protected characteristics or background. To apply for this role, please complete the application form using the link below: KLM UK Engineering - Mechanic Application Form (3) – Fill out form |
- Aircraft Line Maintenance Supervisor
- 04-09-2026
- Permanent
| Reference | Aircraft Line Maintenance Supervisor |
| Sector / Principal Occupation | Line Maintenance |
| Location | Edinburgh |
| Roles and Responsibilities | KLM UK Engineering are market leaders in airframe base maintenance, line maintenance, and technical training in regional and narrow-body types. Focused on creating partnerships with a global base of customers, we offer excellent, safe, and innovative maintenance services. We pride ourselves on our skilled and knowledgeable team who are committed to delivering excellent service The Role We have an exciting permanent opportunity for an Aircraft Line Maintenance Supervisor (B1) to join our Line Maintenance Team. This role is based at our Line Station at Edinburgh International Airport on a rotating early and late shift pattern. Key Responsibilities Safety of personnel. Promote/introduce safety initiatives to reduce lost time injuries. Manage environment in accordance with safety management system and quality system. Ability to lead and motivate a multi-disciplined team with strong organisational and prioritising skills. Knowledge of company systems and company procedures. Build strong working relationships with Customers and main interfaces. Carry out inspection/certification privileges as required to meet customer requirements. Learn from incidents and focus on strategic improvements to known root causes (Significant 6). Effective utilisation of resources to perform checks/tasks safely, efficiently and within cost. Seek out new opportunities to develop Line Maintenance revenue and contribution. Motivate, coach and empower others on job skills thus enhancing flexibility and development opportunities. |
| Profile | Selection Criteria Essential
Desirable
Skills and Behaviours As the ideal candidate, you will: Be approachable, persuasive and influential. Remain calm under pressure. Be able to quickly assimilate lots of information and make decisive and effective decisions. Set challenging but achievable targets. Communicate clearly and appropriately through various methods, considerate of audience. Act consistently and reasonably. Have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude. Investigate and evaluate risks appropriately. Promote an open culture and reporting of near misses/incidents to learn from experience. |
| Job Requirements | What we offer you We’re proud to offer more than just a job — we want our people to feel valued, supported, and part of a workplace that genuinely cares. If you join us, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Financial Rewards
Life outside work Extra holiday allowance as a thank-you for long service Taking care of you Enhanced sick pay – extra support when you’re unwell, meaning you can rest a little easier while you recover. An enhancement that grows with your time with us. Access to the Health Shield cash plan for a contribution to everyday healthcare costs A focus on wellbeing, with support available when you need it Life assurance for added peace of mind And of course, free on-site parking!
Closing Date: 2nd October 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. |
What KLM UK Engineering Limited Can Offer You
Our People
Our people are our greatest asset and are fundamental to the success of our business. They are amongst the most highly trained professionals in the industry and are committed to delivering excellent levels of care and service to all our customers.
We achieve this by ensuring we attract, recruit and retain people who support and can demonstrate KLM UK Engineering’s Core Values and Behaviours.
The growth and sustainability of the Company over the last 40 years has only been achievable through the ambition and drive of our team. We want our people to aspire to be the best they can be and we want to support them every step of the way to achieve their goals.
Our People Strategy
In 2017 we put together our People Plan for the business which focuses on driving performance by connecting with our people and supporting their development with the aim of making this a great place to work. The plan focuses on three key areas; employee engagement, development of our people and rewarding and recognising great performance.
It is our responsibility to ensure that we recruit and retain talented individuals who share our values and demonstrate the behaviours that help deliver the best levels of performance. We are committed to providing annual reviews which allow individuals to explore their strengths and development opportunities with the aim of provided targeted development plans to help people grow and develop the skills they need to succeed. This is a two way process which relies on a commitment from both the leadership team and the individuals to ensure that development goals are realised and achieved.
We actively seek feedback from our employees, both on an annual basis with our Employee Engagement survey and on an ongoing basis through our employee representatives and engagement ambassadors. We understand the need for regular, honest and transparent communication and provide our teams with quarterly business updates to share our progress and our successes.
Team Members Benefits
Benefits
As part of the KLM UK Engineering team you will enjoy:
Technical Team Members:
¨ Competitive Salary
¨ Shift Premium (as appropriate)
¨ Type Approval Pay (as appropriate)
¨ Overtime
¨ Provision of Full PPE
¨ Type Training based at our Part 147 Training College
Support Team Members:
¨ Competitive Salary calculated using Job Evaluation
¨ Shift Premium (as appropriate)
¨ Flexible Working
¨ On call payment (as appropriate)
All Team Members:
¨ Minimum 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
¨ Contributory Stakeholder Scheme
¨ Occupational Health Service
¨ Life Assurance
¨ Cycle to Work scheme
¨ Active Sports & Social Club
¨ Long Service Awards
¨ On site Team Canteen
¨ On site Car Parking
¨ Local Discounts
¨ ELCAS Approved Training Provider (ELCAS No.4624)
Gender Pay Gap Report
Gender Pay Gap Report 2025
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Work Experience
Work Experience
Are you interested in a career in Aircraft Engineering? or
Are you seeking a one-week placement within an office in a unique environment?
KLM UK Engineering is passionate about providing young people with work experience opportunities, offering a chance to observe aircraft engineers working in a hangar environment. Such experience will help students to stand out from the crowd when applying for future jobs or apprenticeships.
How to apply
We welcome applications from those who have a genuine passion for engineering and who see this sector as their future career, or those looking for an opportunity to experience working in an office environment within one of our support departments.
To express your interest in a work placement with KLM UK Engineering, please complete the application form below:
https://forms.office.com/e/EJXAXS7Z0g
We receive a large number of applications for work experience therefore priority will be given to students with relatives or close friends working with us at KLMUKE.
The deadline for applications is 31st January 2026 and we will consider all applications for work experience after this point. You can expect to hear back from us by 27th February 2026.
