Aircraft maintenance apprentice skilled workers

Sabena Engineering is a leading, independent, and international provider of aviation solutions for civil and military operators. Our capabilities cover the major aircraft types, including Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed, regional and military aircraft, and helicopters. With our unique and innovative solutions for both standard and complex needs, Sabena Engineering is ready to grow as a global proximity partner, deploying its expertise where it is needed.

SABCA offers a full range of services for civil aviation, aerospace, and military aviation, and has recently expanded into the commercial market of unmanned autonomous systems as an integrator of aviation solutions for the industry.

Sabena Engineering & SABCA are part of a unique industrial ecosystem within the Belgian aviation sector, owned by Sabena Aerospace (holding company) and the Federale Participatie- en Investeringsmaatschappij (SFPI/FPIM).

Are you ready to start with us!?

Your primary responsibilities:

This position offers the opportunity to work in various departments for aircraft technical maintenance. Depending on your background, skills, and interests, as well as operational needs, you will be assigned to one of our maintenance departments: Components, Engine Shop, or Base Maintenance. Within your department, you will gradually build practical technical skills under the guidance of experienced aviation professionals.

Your tasks include, among others:

• Assisting in the removal, installation, and basic maintenance of aircraft components under the guidance of experienced technicians.
• Supporting the maintenance and renovation of the cabin interior, including cleaning, repairing, and refurbishing cabin furniture, equipment, and amenities.
• Assisting in the installation and removal of cabin components such as seats, carpets, sidewalls, overhead bins, galleys, and sanitary elements.
• Supporting engine maintenance by assisting qualified technicians with basic tasks such as preparation, cleaning, inspection assistance, and handling engine parts, in accordance with procedures and safety rules.
• Participating in the repair, inspection, and processing of aircraft components in workshops (e.g., mechanical parts, interior components, or subassemblies) under guidance.
• Providing logistical support by preparing tools, equipment, parts, and materials needed for maintenance, engine, and component repair tasks.
• Ensuring compliance with safety rules, quality standards, and human factors principles in all maintenance activities.
• Following established procedures and instructions to comply with aviation regulations and company requirements.
• Participating in safety meetings, training sessions, and on-the-job learning activities to gradually develop technical aviation skills and awareness.

Your profile:

• No secondary education diploma required
• Experience in a maintenance or production environment

• Able to read technical drawings in English
• Proficient in the use of certified tools (wrenches, etc.)

• Willing to work in shifts (morning, evening, weekends)
• Strong safety awareness in the workplace