About the training
Start your All-round aircraft assembler training
Would you like to start your career with technical training in aviation? As an accredited training company, GKN Fokker gives you the unique opportunity to develop your technical talents. Our 2-year BBL training programme for All-round Aircraft Component Builder combines learning and working. This practical training is your springboard to a successful career, full of opportunities to grow within GKN Fokker.
What will you learn as an All-Round aircraft assembler?
This technical MBO 3 BBL training consists of three modules in which you will learn all essential techniques for aircraft construction: Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker, Aircraft Assembly Worker and Aircraft Plastics Worker.
You start first with theory lessons on aircraft construction. The subjects you take at Da Vinci College or Alfa College are theory subjects on materials, general aircraft technology, construction theory and reading drawings. You will also take subjects such as English and communication skills.
Next, you will learn to work with different materials and fasteners. The programme focuses on learning on the job. Therefore, you will have more and more practical lessons in addition to theory.
Practice + Theory
- 4 days a week practical lessons from our Technical Trainers in Papendrecht or Hoogeveen
- 1 day per week of theory lessons at Da Vinci College in Dordrecht or Alfa College in Hoogeveen
Internship and practical experience
During the programme, you will follow several internships of 6 to 7 weeks each. During these internships, you will work in various departments at GKN Fokker and experience real practice. For example, you will learn that building a tail section for a Defence Chinook helicopter requires different skills than making parts for a Gulfstream aircraft – the aircraft in which, for example, Cristiano Ronaldo and Max Verstappen fly. Through these internships, you will discover where your talents are at their best!
Internship/employment contract
If you are accepted for the programme, you will not only get the opportunity to learn, but also receive an internship/employment contract and a salary. In the first year, you will receive 100% of the statutory minimum youth wage and in the second year, if you perform well, even 110% of that. You will also get extra days off that you can take in consultation. In the summer holidays, you have to take 2 to 3 weeks off, so you can relax. We also take care of your textbooks, tools and personal protective equipment. In short, we’ve got everything well organised, so that you can fully focus on your technical future!
MBO 3 programme All-round aircraft composer
Admission requirements
To start, you need at least a VMBO TL (Mavo) diploma, a mixed diploma or a Kaderberoepsgerichte Leerweg diploma. Entrants with a transition diploma from 3 to 4 havo are also welcome.
Application procedure
Are you interested? Then register below via the ‘sign up’ button. After your application, we will contact you. If you are really enthusiastic, you will take a technical test lasting 3.5 hours in which your feeling for aviation will be tested. If you pass the test, we will invite you for an interview. If your assessment is positive, you will receive the necessary documents (think confidentiality and military screening) and you will officially register via Da Vinci College or Alfa College.
Application process GKN Fokker Hoogeveen
In Hoogeveen, the application process takes place in one go. After your application, we invite you to our site where you experience both the introduction, the technical test and the job interview. That way, you will know immediately whether you have been accepted for the course.
Application process GKN Fokker Papendrecht
In Papendrecht, the application process takes place in two steps. On one afternoon you will be given an introduction, so you can get to know our company and the training. On another afternoon, you will take the technical test and the job interview. This gives you enough time to experience everything calmly.
Show your technical talent and join us in building tomorrow’s aircraft!
Questions?
Do you have questions about the course or want to know more about GKN Fokker? Stephanie and Daniel are ready to answer all your questions. Please contact one of them or fill in the contact form and you will hear from us as soon as possible.
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