Field Technician - Donauwörth, Germany

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Field Technician - Donauwörth, Germany

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.

Reference number

2026-171355

Job details

Job field / Job profile

Electrical mechatronics - Electrical and mechatronics machinery

Job title

Field Technician - Donauwörth, Germany

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Technician

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

As a key member of the global Safran Group, Safran Helicopter Engines Germany stands as a center of excellence for helicopter engine innovation, serving Central, Northern and Eastern Europe as well as Central Asia. Our employees of 78 highly skilled professionals from over 15 nations combine advanced technological expertise with deep industry experience to deliver reliable and high-performance engine solutions. These engines power critical missions across a wide range of applications, including emergency services and defense operations.

As Field Technician you will implement, together with 2 colleagues, the technical support within the defined contractual obligations with the helicopter manufacturer as an element of the EASA Part 21 G organization. The main objective is to provide direct customer support in terms of quality, process organization and reporting to ensure the highest customer satisfaction.

For our local representative office in Donauwörth, we are currently looking for you as

Field Technician

Unlimited – Full Time – 40 hour-contract

Your mission:

• Provide theoretical and practical support for the installation of SAFRAN engines in the helicopter manufacturer's final assembly line

• Issue and manage airworthiness certificates, including the maintenance and update of engine logbooks

• Handle warranty cases from initiation through resolution in coordination with relevant stakeholders

• Prepare and report operational and quality data to support quality KPI tracking and analysis

• Contribute to continuous improvement activities (Return on Experience) and take responsibility for assigned tasks and small projects within the team

Candidate skills & requirements

Your skills & qualifications:

• A degree in Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent) or a completed technical apprenticeship as an Aircraft Technician

• Proven experience in maintenance and repair of complex aircraft components such as turbines

• Hands-on mentality with a passion for technical work

• Strong problem-solving and clear communication skills as well as a reliable, solution-oriented mindset

• Good Office365 skills

• Fluent English and German language skills; French is a plus

Your benefits:

• A responsible position in a future-oriented, international company that values innovation

• 33 vacation days, flexible working hours and modern work tools to help you perform at your best

• 40 training hours per year for your continuous development

• Intensive onboarding with internal networking events

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive social benefits, such as

· 
Supplementary health insurance

· 
Company pension scheme

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Transportation allowance or full cover of your German ticket

· 
Net income booster benefits

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Participation in our share savings plan and corporate benefits

• Free of charge health check-ups, adjustable tables and participation in sports events

• Company leasing of bicycles

• An annual budget for individual specialist literature

and much more.

However, above all, we like to celebrate our successes! Whether a new contract signature, award winnings, summer festivals, Christmas parties or kick-off activities, employee events are part of our corporate culture!

P.S.: We value diversity and see it as a natural part of who we are. We welcome applications from people regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation or any other personal characteristics.

Are you ready to take your career to new heights?

Please apply online and inform us about your earliest possible start date and your salary requirements.

We look forward to receiving your application! In case of any question, please do not hesitate to contact our HR Business Partner, Johanna.

Contact Details

SAFRAN Helicopter Engines Germany GmbH

Johanna Rathjen – HR Business Partner • M: +49 (0)162 3252475, T: +49 (0) 40 500 216 99

E-Mail: hr.de.she@safrangroup.com

Job location

Job location

Europe, Germany

City (-ies)

Dr.Ludwig-Boelkow-Str.1, 86609 Donauwoerth

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Vocational/Trade School

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)