aircraft maintenance planner (m/f/d)

HANGAR 901 Aircraft Maintenance GmbH; Horbruch; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

International environment

Flexible hours

Overtime compensation

Travel benefits

Pension allowance

Training & development

Hands-on project work

Job summary

HANGAR 901 Aircraft Maintenance GmbH in Germany maintains commercial aircraft and offers a dynamic international work environment. The role focuses on planning and coordinating maintenance work packages, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and delivering efficient, safe aircraft maintenance services.

Applicants should have aviation/engineering qualifications, experience in planning or operations, and strong analytical skills, with English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Completed studies in aviation, engineering or a comparable technical qualification.
• Experience in aircraft maintenance planning or project planning.
• Knowledge of aviation regulations and maintenance documentation (AMM, IPC, MPD, ADs, SBs).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and monitor aircraft maintenance work packages considering manpower, materials, tooling and ground time.
• Review and evaluate maintenance requirements and technical documentation.
• Develop practical and efficient maintenance solutions with customers and engineering.
• Coordinate planning activities with Production, Project Management, Material Management and other departments.
• Monitor maintenance progress and support successful completion of events.
• Analyze completed projects and identify opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Education

Aviation/engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

This is us

The aviation industry fascinates millions of people around the world. Very few, however, have the opportunity to work behind the scenes and take responsibility for keeping modern commercial aircraft airworthy.

At HANGAR 901, you become part of this unique environment. As one of Europe's largest independent aircraft maintenance providers, more than 450 aviation professionals support airlines from all over the world every day. From narrow-body fleets to wide-body aircraft, our teams work on some of the most advanced aircraft types in commercial aviation.

If you enjoy coordinating complex maintenance projects, turning technical requirements into efficient work packages and helping ensure aircraft return safely and on time to service, HANGAR 901 offers an environment that combines international aviation, modern aircraft technology and long-term career opportunities.

What we offer

• Permanent employment in one of Europe's largest independent MRO organizations
• International working environment with colleagues and customers from around the world
• Flexible working hours
• Time-off compensation for overtime credits
• Special travel and vacation benefits for aviation employees
• Employee referral programme
• Pension allowance
• Training, coaching and professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to contribute directly to aircraft maintenance projects from the planning stage through successful completion

What you offer

• Completed studies in aviation, engineering or a comparable technical qualification, alternatively completed training as an Aircraft Mechanic or similar qualification with several years of relevant experience
• Experience in aircraft maintenance planning, project planning or maintenance operations
• Good knowledge of aviation regulations and aircraft maintenance documentation (e.g. AMM, IPC, MPD, ADs and SBs)
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Ability to work independently while maintaining close cooperation with multiple departments
• Structured, solution-oriented and forward-thinking working approach
• Willingness to travel (Class B driving licence required)

These are your tasks

• Plan, coordinate and monitor aircraft maintenance work packages considering manpower, materials, tooling and available ground time
• Review and evaluate aircraft maintenance requirements and technical documentation
• Develop practical and efficient maintenance solutions in cooperation with customers, engineering departments and manufacturers
• Coordinate planning activities with Production, Project Management, Material Management and other support departments
• Monitor maintenance progress and support the successful completion of maintenance events
• Analyse completed projects and identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency

Information for international applicants

Applicants from all nationalities are welcome.

For a smooth and efficient onboarding process:

• EU citizens generally benefit from a simplified hiring process.
• Non-EU applicants should ideally already possess a valid German work permit and, where applicable, the required professional recognition.
• Non-EU applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with German immigration and employment requirements before applying:

https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/

Your contact persons for questions

Dennis Irmiter | Head of HR | 06543 507578 | [e-mail]

Corinna Grünewald | Dep. Head of HR | 06543 507506 | [e-mail]

HANGAR 901 Aircraft Maintenance GmbH | Building 900 | 55483 Hahn-Airport | www.hangar901.aero