Experienced Aircraft Mechanic for Training Detachment in the F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Fighter Wing Skrydstrup

Fighter Wing Skrydstrup seeks an experienced aircraft mechanic for the F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron as Instructor. Do you have solid experience as an aircraft mechanic and a desire to share your knowledge with future colleagues, as well as influence the future aircraft mechanics? We are looking for a B1-certified aircraft mechanic for an instructor position at our Elev Dok.

About us

F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is responsible for the maintenance and servicing of F-35 combat aircraft.

We handle everything directly related to the maintenance of the F-35, weapons and weapon systems as well as daily flight operations.

Fighter Wing Skrydstrup is entering an exciting period, as we already in 2023 received the first new fifth-generation fighters; F-35. This brings many new tasks and development opportunities.

F-35 Logistics Group plans and executes the logistical implementation and operation of F-35 fighter aircraft. The tasks range from developing logistics concepts to ensuring sufficient personnel with the right competencies and training to handle the new tasks.

About the position

As an aircraft mechanic in the Aircraft Training Element at F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, you will be responsible for training and educating upcoming aircraft mechanics as part of the aircraft mechanic training internship. You will therefore work in a field of tension between practical maintenance and the dissemination of technical knowledge.

Your primary tasks will include guiding students in aircraft maintenance, including both theory and practical exercises as well as planning and conducting teaching programs in cooperation with the instructor corps in the Elev Dok.

You contribute to making a tangible difference, as you, through your students, facilitate good solutions and evaluate the students' professional level and provide constructive feedback on their development.

You contribute to the development and updating of teaching materials and training programs and participate in practical maintenance work to the extent that it supports the teaching.

In your role you focus on applying the Royal Danish Air Force principles for flight safety and quality assurance. In addition, you also impart knowledge, skills and competencies to upcoming aircraft mechanics regarding the work environment and use of protective equipment.

You will join the daily production with particular focus on the students' learning and competence progression as aircraft mechanics.

About you

You are a trained aircraft mechanic with B1 or B2 certification and MAML or civilian AML (EASA Part-66). Preferably with experience on fixed-wing aircraft. You have solid practical experience with aircraft maintenance and a strong technical understanding.

At the same time you have an interest in conveying your knowledge and contributing to the education of upcoming aircraft mechanics. You manage to make complex technical topics understandable and thrive in a role where you guide and support students in their professional and personal development.

As a person you are patient, responsible and motivated by creating a good learning environment where professionalism and engagement go hand in hand

Knowledge of relevant aviation regulations and training requirements (Part-66/147 is an advantage) as well as a good knowledge of technical English both spoken and written.

In addition we value that you

• Are structured and can plan and conduct teaching
• Thrive in a role with both responsibility and collaboration
• Present yourself as a role model for the students, both in aviation technical knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Employment terms

Employment is in accordance with the current Joint Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Public Employees Organizations – The Public Sector (OAO-S Joint Agreement) and the Organizational Agreement for craftsmen and technicians.

Depending on your qualifications and competencies, there is a possibility to negotiate supplements. There is an employer-financed pension scheme attached to the position.

The workplace is in Skrydstrup.

As an employee under the Ministry of Defence, you are subject to some special conditions. You must, among other things, be security cleared and maintain the security clearance during the entire employment relationship.

You as an employee have a duty to perform service outside the country, including at units in international operations with the aim of participation in conflict prevention, peacekeeping, peacemaking, humanitarian and other similar operations.

Contact and application

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact MJ Lars Kristensen at Fighter Wing Skrydstrup on telephone 7284 9200.

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

The application deadline is Monday 18 October 2026, while employment interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter. The positions are to be filled 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 trade certificate. Please note that attachments must be added in PDF format.

In the Danish Defence Organization we believe that diversity optimizes task solving. Therefore we encourage all interested regardless of background to apply for the position.

About Fighter Wing

At Fighter Wing Skrydstrup we are well underway with implementing Denmark's premier fighter capability, F-35, and this generation shift in modern and innovative technology underlines the importance of skilled, engaged and professional colleagues.

We also have a proud tradition with 40 years of experience with F-16. Through continuous training as well as the addition of dedicated employees, we ensure to maintain the leading position among our partners.

At Fighter Wing Skrydstrup professionalism marks the whole organization, also with focus on individual successes. We place a high value on a proper tone and can offer a culture that opens up for this close camaraderie. All this contributes to a very special workplace where not all days are the same.

With us, engagement and competencies are the most important - not surname, gender or age.

Collaboration with Haderslev Municipality

Fighter Wing has a close collaboration with Haderslev Municipality regarding housing assistance, job matching and schools/institutions etc. We also have the possibility to reach out in our network if other wishes arise.

Haderslev Municipality offers a range of services including newcomer service, which includes welcome events for newcomers and direct contact to local housing associations in Haderslev, Vojens and the surrounding area. Read more at www.flyttilhaderslev.dk , where you will find contact information for the municipality's settlement consultant.

In Haderslev municipality, accompanying partner to Fighter Wings' employees has the opportunity to come into direct contact with public – and private workplaces locally. We call this offer jobmatch, where a CV can be sent by contacting our local FPS HR-Partner at [email protected] .