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TUI Group • Zaventem, BEL,

Aircraft Mechanic (Base Maintenance)

Employment type:  Full time

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top 3 scores:
88%

Location flexibility

81%

Autonomy

80%

Hours flexibility

Job Description

Are you an Aircraft Mechanic with a passion for hands-on work? Do you thrive in an environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference? If so, we want you to be a part of our dynamic team at TUI!

At TUI, we’re not just in the business of offering vacations; we’re in the business of creating unforgettable experiences. Our goal in Engineering & Maintenance is to be a truly integrated service provider to the TUI Airline. We are embarking on a mission to bring together existing independent engineering and maintenance entities, forming a Europe-wide organization. Our aim is to drive harmonization and best practices in what we do, and cultivate a common culture of excellence in quality and delivery.

By joining TUI, you become part of a global family where your unique skills and perspectives are celebrated

  • You will have access to training and development programs to support your professional growth.
  • Fantastic holiday benefits, discounts, special offers, and the ability to purchase additional 'TUI time off'.
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Pension scheme, and life assurance.
  • Be part of a dynamic and innovative global company with a bright future.


About the Job

As a Junior Aircraft Mechanic at TUI, you'll be responsible for carrying out maintenance, modifications, and repairs to aircraft structures, mechanical, electrical, and avionics systems. Working in accordance with approved technical documentation and company procedures, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and airworthiness of our aircraft fleet.

  • Maintain and promote a just culture of responsibility, accountability, and company values.
  • Complete assigned tasks safely and efficiently while upholding high standards of quality.
  • Conduct maintenance and repairs in compliance with regulations, engineering procedures, and approved technical documentation.
  • Identify, store, and process parts removed from aircraft according to company processes and procedures.
  • Ensure accurate documentation and sign-off of completed work at the end of each shift.
  • Comply with all relevant company, regulatory, and aircraft procedures, including health and safety protocols.
  • Return all equipment to storage areas, identify any defects, and ensure all tools and equipment are returned daily.


About You

  • Aeronautics degree or equivalent qualification.
  • Flexibility in working hours to align with TUI Group Winter Maintenance Planning.
  • Knowledge of EASA Part-145 regulation and understanding of SMS requirements.
  • Understanding of Human Factors within the aircraft maintenance environment.
  • Strong communication skills, preferably with fluency in Dutch or French.
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and requirements.
  • Excellent understanding of aircraft technical data and maintenance documentation.
  • Proficiency in computer systems and company operating engineering systems.
  • If you're passionate about aviation and committed to excellence, we invite you to apply now and become part of our extraordinary team at TUI Engineering! Let's redefine the future of travel and create unforgettable experiences together.

About TUI

Working at TUI has many advantages – here are some of the highlights:

  • Fantastic holiday benefits including discounts
  • Online wellbeing and learning support
  • Fun and dynamic work culture


TUI Aviation is an organisation setup within TUI to cover all Aviation activities. We interlink local airline and group aviation functions to share expertise, collaborate effectively, drive continuous improvement and create economies of scale. With five airlines based in the UK, Sweden, Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany each serving their own markets, we work together to build a better, stronger and more efficient TUI Aviation for the future.

If you want to know more about why TUI Group is the world’s leading tourism group, and our continuing work in the diversity & inclusion space, simply visit careers.tuigroup.com

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Company benefits

Travel credit – All benefits vary by location and job role, we'd be happy to chat to you about this in more detail
Work from anywhere scheme – TUI WORKWIDE means colleagues can work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
Employee discounts
Flexible working week
Bank holiday swaps
Time off in-lieu
Religious celebration leave
Buy or sell annual leave
Health insurance
Gym membership
Open to part time work for some roles
Mental health platform access
Enhanced maternity leave
Shared parental leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Compassionate leave
Cinema discounts
Travel insurance
Cycle to work scheme
In office catering
Annual pay rises
Annual bonus
Life assurance
Salary sacrifice
In office workout classes
Teambuilding days
Employee assistance programme
Charity donation scheme
Enhanced sick pay
Share options
Faith rooms
Volunteer days
Lunch and learns
Hackathons
L&D budget
Sabbaticals
Personal development days
Mental health days
Travel loan
Enhanced pension match/contribution

We asked employees of TUI Group what it's like to work there, and this is what they told us.

Location flexibility
88%
Employees are very happy with their working location freedom
Hours flexibility
80%
Employees are largely happy with the flexibility in the hours they work
Benefits
76%
Employees are largely happy with the benefits their company offers
Work-life balance
72%
Employees feel that they can switch off quite easily from work
Role modelling
76%
Employees feel that most people work flexibly
Autonomy
81%
Employees feel they have complete autonomy over getting their work done

Additional employee ratings
(these do not contribute to the FlexScore®)

Diversity
70%
Employees feel that the diversity is good and there are continued efforts to improve it
Inclusion
75%
Employees feel that the culture supports equity and inclusivity well
Culture
80%
Employees enjoy the working environment
Mission
75%
Employees feel quite excited about the company mission
Salary
52%
Employees feel that their salary is fair and in line with the market average

Working at TUI Group

Company employees

60,000 globally

Gender diversity (male:female)

80:20

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