
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Wil jij een uniek vak leren binnen de luchtvaartindustrie? Voor GKN Fokker Landing Gear in Papendrecht zoeken wij nieuwe collega’s die wij intern opleiden tot Painter / Spuiter van vliegtuigonderdelen
Ervaring als aircraft painter is niet nodig. Motivatie, technisch inzicht en de wil om te leren zijn voor ons belangrijker. Dit is jouw kans om een specialistisch beroep te leren binnen een high-tech omgeving waar je werkt aan onderdelen van civiele en militaire vliegtuigen.
Als leerling Painter / Spuiter word je stap voor stap opgeleid binnen onze afdeling Surface Treatment. Je leert hoe vliegtuigonderdelen worden voorbereid, behandeld en gespoten volgens de hoge kwaliteits- en veiligheidsnormen van de luchtvaartindustrie.
Onder begeleiding van ervaren collega’s ontwikkel je jezelf tot vakspecialist binnen een unieke omgeving waar kwaliteit, veiligheid en precisie centraal staan.
Je werkzaamheden bestaan onder andere uit:
Wij zoeken vooral mensen met motivatie, technisch inzicht en de wil om een specialistisch vak te leren.
GKN Fokker Landing Gear in Papendrecht is gespecialiseerd in het ontwerpen, produceren en onderhouden van landingsgestellen voor civiele en militaire vliegtuigen. Je werkt aan onderdelen die wereldwijd worden toegepast in de luchtvaart. Kwaliteit, veiligheid en innovatie staan centraal in alles wat we doen.
Wil jij jezelf ontwikkelen tot specialist binnen de luchtvaartindustrie en een uniek vak leren? Solliciteer direct en start jouw opleiding tot Aircraft Painter bij GKN Fokker Landing Gear.
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier, with a mission to be the most trusted and sustainable partner in the sky. As a global company serving the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, GKN Aerospace designs, manufactures and delivers an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems, components and technologies – for use in commercial and defense aircraft ranging from helicopters, business jets, passenger planes and advanced air mobility vehicles to the most advanced fighter aircraft. In line with its mission, GKN Aerospace is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Lightweight composites, additive manufacturing, electrical wiring interconnection systems and innovative engine systems help to reduce emissions and weight on today’s aircraft, while it collaborates with global partners to accelerate the development of zero-emission aircraft technologies, including hydrogen-powered propulsion and all-electric flight. GKN Aerospace is market leading in aerostructures and engine systems, with 16,000 employees across its 36 manufacturing locations in 12 countries.