Job Description

Leonardo is an international industrial group and one of the world's leading companies in the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sectors, delivering multi-domain technological capabilities in the fields of Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security, and Space. With more than 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a strong industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, and the United States, and operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures, and equity investments. A key player in major strategic programs at the global level, Leonardo is a technology and industrial partner to governments, defence administrations, institutions, and businesses.

Within the Aircraft Maintenance Services department, we are looking for a Maintenance Technician who is eager to start or develop his/her career in helicopter maintenance within a highly specialized and regulated environment.

Seniority: Junior: 1-3 years of experience

Basic Requirements & Education

• High School Diploma as Aeronautical or Mechanical Technician (or equivalent qualification);
• Alternatively, lower secondary school qualification combined with relevant technical experience will be considered;
• Passion for the aerospace industry and willingness to learn;
• Good problem-solving skills, attention to detail and teamwork attitude;
• Good knowledge of English, both written and spoken, is considered an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Directly reporting to the Maintenance Manager, he/she will be responsible for the execution of maintenance activities through the application of the procedures contained in the applicable maintenance manuals and related PTAs.

The Maintenance Technician will be required to perform the following maintenance activities:

• Removals and installations;
• Inspections;
• Servicing;
• Functional Tests and Operational Tests;
• Troubleshooting instructions;
• Defect rectification and closure;
• Helicopter ground handling;
• Adjustment or setting of components and equipment;
• Structural repairs.

Activities are performed in accordance with the authorization issued by the Maintenance Manager and recorded in the individual technical logbook, which shall be known and properly maintained by the technician.

The technician operates under the supervision of Support Staff or Certifying Staff.

Training & Development

The onboarding and development path will be tailored according to the candidate's previous experience:

• No previous experience: initial pre-operational technical training before becoming operational;
• Less than 1 year of experience in LHD assembly or experimental departments: approximately 6 months of On-the-Job Training (OJT);
• Less than 2 years of experience in a similar non-LHD role: at least 12 months of structured OJT;
• More than 2 years of experience in a similar non-LHD role: direct operational integration with company-specific training.

Throughout the development path, technicians will progressively acquire autonomy while operating under the supervision of experienced personnel.

WHAT WE OFFER

Engagement, recognition of skills, and a strong focus on people's well-being and safety are the cornerstones of our corporate culture.

Every day, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating work environment by actively promoting the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity enhancement.

Our reference collective labor agreement is the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) for the Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector

• Working arrangement: On site
• Employment category: White-collar employee
• Contract type: Permanent contract
• 13th-month salary
• Performance bonus linked to business results
• Welfare vouchers worth €250 per year
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including both technical and soft skills
• Well-being: We place the economic, physical, social, and psychological well-being of our people first, offering a variety of solutions tailored to their needs.

The company reserves the right to assess the appropriate employment level and compensation package based on objective criteria emerging during the selection process and in line with the seniority of the selected candidate and the position itself, in accordance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities established by applicable legislation.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

We look forward to receiving your application: please submit your CV within three weeks of the job posting date.

How does the selection process work?

Following the application collection phase, the CVs that best match the required qualifications will be evaluated and shortlisted.

Seniority:

Junior

Primary Location:

IT - Brindisi

Contract Type:

Permanent

Total Base Pay Range:

€31.221,12 - €34.175,40

Hybrid Working:

Onsite