Watchmaker / Precision Mechanical Technician – Aircraft Components

Do you have experience in precision mechanics and enjoy working with small, intricate components such as gears, shafts, and spring systems? Your craftsmanship is exactly what we need to repair and overhaul critical aircraft components. Based in our modern workshop at Schiphol, you’ll directly contribute to the safety and reliability of aviation.

Take your precision skills to new heights – apply today for the position of Watchmaker / Precision Mechanical Technician – Aircraft Components at Betaselect.

Your responsibilities

In this role, you’ll work daily on the maintenance, overhaul, and repair of high-quality aircraft components. This position combines meticulous craftsmanship with technical challenges in a professional workshop environment.

Your tasks will include:

Repairing and overhauling complex components down to the smallest detail.
Performing tests and fault analyses using advanced measuring equipment.
Precision work such as polishing and machining small parts, shafts, and spring systems.
Collaborating with a close-knit team of specialists, each with their own expertise in electronics and mechanics.

Your work environment

You’ll be working in a modern, internationally oriented workshop at Schiphol, where quality, precision, and safety come first. This is where cockpit panels, communication units, and power control modules are maintained and repaired – keeping aircraft safely in the air.

Betaselect supports you with personal guidance and training opportunities. Thanks to the joint efforts of Betaselect and our partner, our temp-to-perm model ensures that more than 90% of our temporary workers are taken on as permanent employees, guaranteeing a seamless match. Our average review score of 4,8 out of 5 demonstrates that our service works.

Your skills

You have a sharp eye for detail and are used to working with extreme precision. Aviation experience is not required – your background in fine mechanics is more than enough to succeed here.

You bring:

A background in fine mechanics, instrument making, watchmaking, or a similar field.
Experience working on small, complex components with great accuracy.
Willingness to develop your skills towards the maintenance and repair of aircraft components.
Good command of English (Dutch is a plus).

Our offer

We offer not only a competitive salary but also a stable career in a high-tech, international work environment.

You can expect:

Salary: €2,830 – €4,612 gross per month (full-time).
Generous time off: 40 days annually (27 vacation days + 13 ADV days).
Flexible working hours: day shifts starting between 06:00 and 09:00.
Travel allowance and a personal training budget.
Career growth opportunities, e.g., to Senior Technician, Quality Inspector, or Team Leader.
Internal and external training to further develop your skills.
Regular knowledge-sharing sessions on the latest aviation technologies.

Reasons why this is (not) the job for you!

Why it's suitable

You love working with extreme precision on small, intricate components.

You want to grow in a high-tech, future-proof industry.

You’re curious about new technologies and eager to learn.

Why it's maybe not

You only want to focus on traditional watchmaking or fine mechanics.

You prefer working on entire aircraft rather than individual components.

Here's what you can count on and more

Salary

We not only appreciate your dedication and skills, but also express this with a competitive salary. By default, this includes 8.33% holiday pay and a generous reimbursement for your travel expenses.

Job security

We will provide you with a contract along with a letter of intent to convert it into a permanent employment agreement, subject to satisfactory performance.

Personal development

We believe in investing in personal and professional growth. That is why you will receive a training budget that you can use.