Job Description
Field Technician
**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**
2026-171020
**Job details**
**Job field / Job profile**
Electrical mechatronics - Electrical and mechatronics machinery
**Job title**
Field Technician
**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.
Our new HanSafran facility in Norderstedt, covering 6,000 m², shows our strong commitment to sustainability and climate-neutral operations. Safran Helicopter Engines Germany continues to focus on innovation, quality and customer satisfaction, aiming to be a leader in the aerospace industry. Our mission: To keep our customers flying!
For our Operations team, we are currently looking for you as
Field Technician
Unlimited – Full Time – 40 hour-contract
Power every helicopter mission with your expertise: At Safran Helicopter Engines Germany, you turn complex engine work into safe lift-offs for our customers worldwide!
Your mission:
• Check and plan technical interventions by reviewing manuals, reference documents and required qualifications as well as identify the necessary tools, spare parts and documentation
• Support to prepare technical estimates when needed and carry out repair or maintenance work off-site
• Ensure all work is completed correctly to maintain airworthiness, including release inspections and analysis of any issues or non-conformities
• Issue EASA Form 1 or Certificates of Conformity along with all required technical documentation after gaining internal certifying staff license
• Update and track schedules, dashboards and checklists to keep interventions organized and on time
**Candidate skills & requirements**
Your skills & qualifications:
• A degree in Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent) or a completed technical apprenticeship as an Aircraft Technician, including knowledge of EASA Part 145 regulations
• Hands-on experience in gas turbine maintenance or repair and/or in a customer-facing technical support role
• Willingness to travel internationally (approx. 50% of your working time)
• Strong problem-solving and clear communication skills as well as a reliable, solution-oriented mindset
• Fluent English language skills; German 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
- Transportation allowance or full cover of your German ticket
- Net income booster benefits
- 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: [email protected]
**Job location**
**Job location**
Europe, Germany
**City (-ies)**
Spelterstraße 1 22848 Norderstedt
**Applicant criteria**
**Minimum education level achieved**
Vocational/Trade School
**Minimum experience level required**
More than 3 years
**Additional Languages preferred**
English (Fluent)
**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**
2026-171020
**Job details**
**Job field / Job profile**
Electrical mechatronics - Electrical and mechatronics machinery
**Job title**
Field Technician
**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.
Our new HanSafran facility in Norderstedt, covering 6,000 m², shows our strong commitment to sustainability and climate-neutral operations. Safran Helicopter Engines Germany continues to focus on innovation, quality and customer satisfaction, aiming to be a leader in the aerospace industry. Our mission: To keep our customers flying!
For our Operations team, we are currently looking for you as
Field Technician
Unlimited – Full Time – 40 hour-contract
Power every helicopter mission with your expertise: At Safran Helicopter Engines Germany, you turn complex engine work into safe lift-offs for our customers worldwide!
Your mission:
• Check and plan technical interventions by reviewing manuals, reference documents and required qualifications as well as identify the necessary tools, spare parts and documentation
• Support to prepare technical estimates when needed and carry out repair or maintenance work off-site
• Ensure all work is completed correctly to maintain airworthiness, including release inspections and analysis of any issues or non-conformities
• Issue EASA Form 1 or Certificates of Conformity along with all required technical documentation after gaining internal certifying staff license
• Update and track schedules, dashboards and checklists to keep interventions organized and on time
**Candidate skills & requirements**
Your skills & qualifications:
• A degree in Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent) or a completed technical apprenticeship as an Aircraft Technician, including knowledge of EASA Part 145 regulations
• Hands-on experience in gas turbine maintenance or repair and/or in a customer-facing technical support role
• Willingness to travel internationally (approx. 50% of your working time)
• Strong problem-solving and clear communication skills as well as a reliable, solution-oriented mindset
• Fluent English language skills; German 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
- Transportation allowance or full cover of your German ticket
- Net income booster benefits
- 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: [email protected]
**Job location**
**Job location**
Europe, Germany
**City (-ies)**
Spelterstraße 1 22848 Norderstedt
**Applicant criteria**
**Minimum education level achieved**
Vocational/Trade School
**Minimum experience level required**
More than 3 years
**Additional Languages preferred**
English (Fluent)
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