Careers at Rheinmetall in Weeze
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FULL AIR POWER –
TAKE OFF IN the DIMENSION AIR!
At the Rheinmetall Aviation Services GmbH site in Weeze, we work closely with our American partners to manufacture the centre fuselage sections of one of the world's most advanced fighter jets – the F-35. We offer our employees in mechanics, engineering, IT and other areas exciting and secure jobs with excellent prospects.
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"What fascinates me most about the F-35 project is the opportunity to play an active role in one of the world's largest combat aircraft programmes. The high technical demands and the chance to build a new production facility from scratch make this a unique and extremely exciting challenge for me."
Project Manager Production, Rheinmetall Aviation Services GmbH, Weeze
Excellent Perspectives – Join our Team!
We will need up to 400 colleagues with a wide range of skills and experience to join our team in Weeze in the coming years.
We are looking for people with different levels of experience: career starters who have completed their training or studies are just as welcome as colleagues with specific professional expertise.
Join our team in the following areas, among others:
"Finding solutions to new situations and challenges can only be achieved as a team. I look forward to working with colleagues who are eager to take on new tasks and are willing to step outside their comfort zone to work together towards our goal."
Head of Finance and Administration, Rheinmetall Aviation Services GmbH, Weeze
For more information on the F-35 project, listen to our career podcast “R(h)eingehört”!
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Our guest in this episode of R(h)eingehört is Tom Ballandat, Head of Programme Management at Rheinmetall Aviation Services GmbH. He gives us exclusive insights into this impressive large-scale project and explains the exciting opportunities available to become part of this aviation adventure.
Ready to take off? If you dream of advancing your career in aviation or are considering a career change, then this episode is an absolute must for you!
Comprehensive onboarding
For many of our applicants, working on a combat aircraft is very different from their previous jobs – that's why we rely on a professional induction process accompanied by digital onboarding. We meet you where you are. For example, mechanics (m/f/d) and other professional groups with no specific previous experience in the aviation sector can enjoy a smooth start at Rheinmetall in Weeze.
Some of our mechanics (m/f/d) also underwent training in the USA.
"The training at our partner Northrop Grumman in the USA was a milestone for me – both professionally and personally. For ten weeks, we were intensively prepared for the production of the F-35's centre fuselage sections and experienced exceptional teamwork, high quality standards and warm support. For me, it was a unique opportunity to be part of a project that is unique in Germany."
Production Mechanic F-35, Rheinmetall Aviation Services GmbH, Weeze
On 1 October 2024, we started as the first course with 18 colleagues at the training centre. The premises were already in place, but we planned and implemented the interior design – from cupboards to work tables – together. This allowed us to take on responsibility and contribute our ideas right from the start. We also completed an aviation English course, gained access to digital learning platforms and took part in intercultural training for the USA. At the turn of the year, the theoretical and practical specialist training began, which prepared us comprehensively for production.
Interviews – What is special about the F-35's area of operation?
"I really appreciate being part of something new, being able and allowed to help shape it. Building a new plant is always something special. But in terms of the production of centre fuselage parts for the F-35, it's also unique."
Process Engineer
After the first few weeks, I feel very comfortable at Rheinmetall. I have the feeling that a positive working environment is very important here.
I really appreciate being part of something new, being able and allowed to help shape it. Building a new plant is always something special. But in terms of the production of centre fuselage parts for the F-35, it's also unique.
I also really enjoy the intercultural exchange with our US partners. At the moment, my main task is to absorb the knowledge and working methods that have been successfully practised in the plants in the USA for years in the best possible way and to prepare them for our production facility in Weeze.
Travelling abroad to the United States is also part of this as we can exchange ideas directly on site at the stations, ask questions and get personally involved. A successful transfer is only possible through impressions from the shop floor.
Experiencing different ways of working and approaches as well as a different culture also enriches me personally.
"In my work on the F-35 project, I particularly appreciate the high technical standards and the green field approach. We develop processes to ensure efficient work in infrastructure, quality and logistics."
COO – Chief Operating Officer Rheinmetall Aviation Services GmbH
I am Chief Operating Officer and responsible for the entire operational area. This includes the construction of the production facility in Weeze with all the necessary basic technical equipment and the development of the 400-strong team. In addition, the role also includes setting up the knowledge transfer in order to efficiently transfer the expertise in centre fuselage production from the USA to Germany.
"After five years of intensive sales work, we are very excited to be working on the F-35 fighter, entering a new market and working with our partners Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman for the long term."
Rheinmetall Aviation Services GmbH
Benefits for our employees
FURTHER TRAINING
RHEINMETALL ACADEMY
BIKE LEASING
FLEXIBLE
WORKING TIME MODELS
ATTRACTIVE
REMUNERATION
SHARE PURCHASE PROGRAMME
SECURE
WORKPLACE
VIVA FAMILY SERVICE
COMPANY
PENSION
Location Weeze
Weeze is a town near the Dutch border in North Rhine-Westphalia and is known for its idyllic, rural surroundings, historical sights and Weeze Airport, which serves as a transport hub. With numerous leisure activities, affordable housing and a good infrastructure with kindergartens and schools, Weeze is ideal for families and commuters.
Castles and culture
A wide range of leisure activities
Low housing costs
Airport Weeze
Numerous organizations
Exciting career opportunities
We look forward to hearing from you!
FAQ: Career opportunities at Rheinmetall in Weeze
Rheinmetall Weeze offers attractive career opportunities, particularly for mechanics (m/f/d) in a wide range of fields, engineers (m/f/d) and IT specialists (m/f/d), but also for many other professional groups.
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