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Mechatronics Technician (m/f/d)

Zwei Personen stehen vor einer Reihe technischer Anlagen mit Pumpen, Ventilen und Messgeräten.

Roles at STR

  • Baggage handling system: Responsibility for the transport of all passengers’ luggage from the check-in desk to the aircraft. The baggage handling system offers an exciting field of work with a constant stream of new tasks.
  • Passenger boarding bridges: Maintenance , servicing and repair of the mechatronics on the passenger boarding bridges to ensure that all passengers can board and disembark safely and comfortably at the gate.
  • Pump systems: Managing large pump systems beneath the apron and the runway. These systems prevent flooding during heavy rainfall.
  • Lifts and escalators: Ensuring the smooth operation of lifts and escalators in all buildings on the airport premises.

Training content

  • Basic craft skills: filing, turning, milling, drilling, welding
  • General education: German, social studies, ethics
  • Manufacture of mechanical subsystems and analysis of mechatronic functions
  • Installation of electrical equipment – with a focus on safety
  • Planning and assembly of mechatronic systems
  • Communication via data processing systems
  • Commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of technical systems

General conditions

Start of training

1 September

Duration

3.5 years

Apprenticeship pay

€1,368.26 in the first year
€1,418.20 in the second year
€1,464.02 in the third year
€1,527.59 in the fourth year

Vocational school

Friedrich-Ebert School in Esslingen-Zell
(1 to 2 days a week at vocational college, the rest of the time at Stuttgart Airport)
Further information

Entry requirements

  • Secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent
  • An interest in mathematics, physics and technology
  • Technical understanding and manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail and perseverance when troubleshooting
  • A friendly manner and an open, communicative approach
  • Curiosity about the world of airports

Benefits

  • Working in state-of-the-art technical systems and systems for the entire airport grounds
  • Combination of mechanics, electronics and modern control technology
  • A wide range oftasksandtargetedtraining opportunities 
  • Annualallowanceforlearning materialsandspecialist books
  • Support from experienced female trainers and Male trainers
  • 30 days’ annual leave
  • Additional pension provision via VBLklassik
  • Guaranteed permanent employment for at least 1 year
  • Varied responsibilities in a unique working environment
  • Employee benefits such as Corporate Benefits, discounted canteen offers, subsidies for Buses and train, free car parks and lots of more

Application Process

Applications for the start of the apprenticeship in 2028 are from the start the summer holidays 2027 possible.

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