Job Description
Finnair is a diverse community of professionals who work ambitiously with a big heart and commitment. A strong safety culture is our priority and at the core of our everyday work, never taking it for granted. We are committed to doing our share in solving the climate challenge by determinedly following our science-based pathway to decarbonize our operations. We find meaning in our purpose: With our heart in Finland, we make every journey better, today and tomorrow. Our values – Always Safe, Customer at Heart and Stronger Together – guide us in everything we do.
Finnair Technical Operations division's task is to execute Finnair's flight operations safely, economically and in a reliable manner. Finnair Technical Operations is responsible for the airworthiness of the Finnair fleet. The key objectives of Technical Operations are safety, reliable flight operations and cost-efficient maintenance processes.
We are now looking for a
SHOP TECHNICIAN
to our hydraulics repair shop to work as a part of the Finnair Operations – Component Maintenance team. You will be responsible for building and maintaining testing arrangements for aircraft hydraulic components, providing technical expertise and perform component maintenance work on your own responsibility area. You will have a central role in building new repair capability within the next few years.
As a Shop Technician you have previous experience in hydraulic systems and repair and testing of hydraulic components. You are interested to learn new things and you are development-oriented and not afraid to take responsibility. The position does not require previous experience in aviation.
Our repair shop is in the proximity of Helsinki-Vantaa airport. To this position, CLA for Finnair Technical White-collar workers is applied and the work is performed in business days and in daytime.
In this role, you will:
Build and maintain component testing arrangements in the repair shop providing instruction and guidance.
Maintain the specialized processes of the repair shop.
Provide technical expertise for job preparation, troubleshooting and repairs: perform testing and instruct repairs and report work to information systems (including customer systems).
Contribute on short term planning of component maintenance and prepare the related paperwork as necessary.
Collaborate with technical support to ensure quality of repairs.
Act as a mentor.
Contribute to inventory management by recommending items and quantities.
Perform quality checks on parts and perform problem solving related to testing and repair work.
Perform component maintenance work (up to half time) and issue maintenance certificates.
From you, we wish:
Previous experience in hydraulic systems and repair and testing of hydraulic components.
Good communication & coordination /prioritization skills.
Ability to lead work in own responsibility area.
Helpful and cooperative in teamwork.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to withstand pressure.
Good written and spoken English and Finnish.
Working At Finnair:
We offer you an exciting opportunity to work in the fast-changing aviation and international travel industry in a culture that drives and enables professional development and continuous improvement. You will be supported by internally highly rated supervisory work with modern leadership practices that we constantly develop.
We are happy to enable our employees to enrich their lives and fulfill their travel dreams by offering a wide leisure travel benefit. We also support the health and wellbeing of our employees through our own Sickness Fund insurance benefit, Epassi (sport, culture, wellbeing and commuting benefit), gyms around the Finnair campus and activities organized by our hobby clubs.
Are you ready for the challenge and want to join our team? Submit your application with your CV, cover letter and salary expectation no later than Tuesday, 30 June 2026. We will start contacting candidates already during the application period.
Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance, a pre-employment medical examination and a drug test.
For more information, please contact Miska Selkimäki (Value Stream Manager) by phone +358 449010846 on Monday-Friday between 8:00-15:00.
Please note that we do not process applications submitted via email.
Our people are key to our success and the foundation that makes Finnair unique. We are committed to creating a safe work environment where all our people can thrive and succeed. We cherish diversity and strive to employ people with different backgrounds and experiences, to bring together multiple views to foster our business success. According to our employee survey, respecting diversity is at a high level in our work community. You are welcome to join Finnair as your authentic self.