Aviation Technicians/Aircraft Mechanics for the Helicopter Workshop in Aalborg at the Defence Maintenance Service

We need more new colleagues at the Helicopter Workshop in Aalborg, perhaps it could be something for you?

At the Defence Maintenance Service we know there are no shortcuts when it comes to flight safety. We are seeking trained aircraft technicians or aircraft mechanics for our maintenance department, who share our passion for precision work and uncompromising quality.

About us

We carry out in-depth maintenance of helicopters and fighter jets as well as component maintenance. You will join a total of 360 colleagues working at 7 different specialized workshops, a logistics element and a planning section.

We consist mainly of civilian staff. We have a workshop manager, 2 assistant workshop managers, 5 lead technicians, 69 colleagues with mixed backgrounds and 15 aircraft mechanic apprentices.

We are a unique workplace where high quality in aircraft maintenance and documentation must be delivered.

We place a high professional level on the work environment and we value the social atmosphere at the workplace, which is based on decency, trust and mutual respect. Safety is a natural part of everyday life.

"Decency, trust and respect are highly valued. I expect everyone in the team to share these values and work together to deliver high quality on time. We look forward to welcoming a new colleague who will become an important part of our team and community" Thomas Bach Thejl, workshop manager.

You will have opportunities for professional and personal development. You usually have flexible working hours, your pension scheme is employer-funded and your lunch break is part of the working day, so you can balance your private life as well.

You get a unique opportunity to use your skills in a company where your work directly affects the safety of thousands of people – a responsibility we all value.

We offer

• A specialized environment: working with unique aircraft technical tasks rarely seen elsewhere
• Focus on professionalism: you will have skilled and passionate colleagues who take pride in their work, and an environment where knowledge is shared

About the position

Your everyday life will center on ensuring that inspection, maintenance, repair and testing of the helicopters meet the highest standards. You will work with tasks where your technical knowledge and craftsmanship are decisive:

• Inspection of helicopter frames and components
• Carrying out all relevant inspections on helicopters and components
• Replacement of helicopter parts and components
• Fault finding and testing
• Documentation of all performed work in accordance with aviation standards EMAR, MOE m.m.

Travel activities may occur, among other things in connection with your competence development.

About you

You are trained aircraft technician or aircraft mechanic, or have a corresponding relevant professional background.

We are looking for colleagues who are more than just skilled technicians – you must have a deep pride in your work and fit into our dedicated culture.

We work with high-end aircraft maintenance, which requires you to be quality-conscious, meticulous and systematic in your work. You are reliable, detail-oriented and have the ability to immerse yourself in your work, as it requires full attention

We also value you as a team player who thrives in an environment with strong professional pride, and where collegial sparring is essential to solving even the most difficult tasks.

Good language skills in Danish and English are a prerequisite.

Employment terms

Note the position is advertised civilian for military.

The employment is made in accordance with the applicable Public Sector Collective Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Public Employees Organizations – The Public Sector (OAO-S Collective Agreement) and the Organization Agreement for craftsmen and technicians.

Depending on your qualifications and competencies, there is a possibility of negotiating allowances. The position is linked to an employer-funded pension scheme.

The workplace is in Nørresundby.

As an employee under the Ministry of Defence, you are subject to certain special terms. You must, among other things, be able to obtain security clearance and maintain the clearance throughout the employment.

As an employee you have an obligation to perform service outside the country’s borders, including at units in international operations with a view to participation in conflict prevention, peacekeeping, peacebuilding, humanitarian and other similar operations.

Contact and application

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact workshop manager Thomas Bach Thejl at telephone 2555 2799, assistant workshop manager Daniel Krogh Thomsen at telephone 2555 2877 or assistant workshop manager Jens Aage Jensen at telephone 2573 4420.

If you have questions about salary and terms of employment, you are welcome to contact the Personnel Command, HR consultant June Bastholm at telephone 3266 5470.

The application deadline is 02 November 2026. We expect to invite relevant candidates to interviews on an ongoing basis and hire as soon as possible.

You apply for the position via the link and we ask you to attach your application, CV and a copy of your educational certificate. Please note that attachments must be added in PDF format.

In the Defence Ministry’s organization we believe that diversity strengthens task performance. Therefore we encourage all interested regardless of background to apply for the position.

About the Defence Maintenance Service

The Defence Maintenance Service is a quality management and occupational safety conscious service organization that maintains, repairs and modifies the Defence’s materiel. A part of the organization is ISO and occupational safety certified, which is expected to be rolled out to the entire organization. The authority employs about 1700 staff.

The Defence Maintenance Service consists of a Maintenance Division with six maintenance areas distributed geographically across the country, and a Planning and Coordination Division located in Brabrand. The six Maintenance Areas are specialized in repairing, maintaining and modifying specific materiel systems within their professional pillar. The Planning and Coordination Division consists of a Business Department and an Operations Department, which handle coordinating planning, training, management, controlling and development of the Defence Maintenance Service.

In addition to repairing and maintaining the Defence’s materiel, the Defence Maintenance Service also supports Defence operations and missions with well-trained military technical personnel, who are loaned to Defence units according to agreed planning or ad hoc in special cases.