Aviation Maintenance Center Manager (German Speaker)

Jetfly; Zweibrücken; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading aviation company in Zweibrücken is seeking an experienced Aviation Maintenance Center Manager to oversee operations, provide leadership, and drive change management initiatives. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in industrial environments, with at least 3 years in a management role, and must be proficient in English and German. This is a full-time position offering opportunities for impactful leadership and cultural transformation.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in industrial environments.
• Minimum 3 years of management experience with proven track record in change management.
• English and German language proficiency mandatory.

Aufgaben

• Provide leadership, management, and administration of all employees.
• Drive safety initiatives and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Design and manage comprehensive training plans for maintenance trades.
• Set direction aligned with company vision and strategy.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Change Management

Safety Compliance

Training Development

Performance Monitoring

Commercial Strategy

Jobbeschreibung

Aviation Maintenance Center Manager

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Location

Landstuhl, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Employment type

• Full-time

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide leadership, management and administration of all employees (hangar & support functions)
• Lead organizational and cultural transformation initiatives, driving change management across all teams
• Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies including talent development, succession planning, and cultural evolution

Safety & Compliance

• Lead and drive the personnel safety program, taking ownership of safety initiatives beyond reporting
• Promote a Just Culture and ensure comprehensive incident and occurrence reporting through the Company Safety Management System
• Develop and oversee the approval of the maintenance organization exposition and associated procedures
• Assist management with quality audits, findings, corrective and preventative actions

Training & Development

• Design, implement and manage comprehensive training plans and systems for all maintenance trades
• Ensure regulatory compliance training programs are effectively delivered
• Drive continuous skill development to enhance quality, efficiency, and operational flexibility

Performance & Business Management

• Monitor operational performance and business KPIs, providing regular briefings, guidance, and support to teams
• Set direction aligned with Company vision and strategy, leading and developing Team Leaders and operational teams
• Take accountability for operational and commercial performance of the Maintenance Center
• Manage costs and budget, develop business cases to support operational, business or recruitment needs

Commercial & Strategic Activities

• Define and execute commercial strategy within agreed scope (to be defined in collaboration with JFA)
• Manage third-party contractual agreements within defined parameters
• Drive continuous process improvement using technologies, data analytics and innovative methods

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in industrial environments
• Minimum 3 years of management experience with proven track record in change management

Language Requirements

• English language, both written and spoken (mandatory)
• German language proficiency (mandatory) - essential for effective leadership and cultural transformation in a predominantly German-speaking workforce
• French would be a plus

Technical Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of EASA Part-145 requirements and Human Factors
• Deep understanding of Part 66 & Part-M regulations

Personal Qualities

• Excellent communicator with strong change management capabilities
• Flexible, perseverant, positive attitude and solution-focused approach
• Highly motivated team player with exceptional attention to detail
• Proven ability to lead cultural transformation initiatives

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