Maintenance Production Manager at DHL Aircraft Maintenance Operations (M/F/X)

DHL; Schkeuditz; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading logistics company located at Leipzig/Halle Airport is seeking an experienced aviation maintenance professional. The role demands strong leadership and analytical skills along with a solid background in aircraft maintenance. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years in the aviation industry, excellent command of German and English, along with the ability to motivate teammates and ensure compliance with safety standards. The position offers flexible working hours and various employee benefits.

Leistungen

Health insurance supplement

Flexible working hours

Language courses

Discounted flight tickets

Free gym and sports courses

Qualifikationen

• At least 10 years of professional experience in the aviation industry.
• 5 years of experience in a large aircraft maintenance organization preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of legal and regulatory framework in aviation.

Aufgaben

• Organize and coordinate Line Maintenance activities in LEJ.
• Manage maintenance resources and supervise crew chiefs.
• Ensure efficient resource management and maintain high quality standards.

Kenntnisse

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Engineering degree or qualification as aircraft maintenance technician

Tools

TRAX

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

European Air Transport Leipzig GmbH (EAT) officially started operations at Leipzig/Halle Airport in spring 2008 as an aircraft maintenance company and registered cargo airline. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DHL Group and belongs to the DHL Express division. In cooperation with DHL Air Austria and DHL Air UK Ltd., EAT covers the majority of the European DHL network. For more information, please visit: European Air Transport Leipzig - Hub Leipzig - Deutschland (dhl.com)

A quick overview of EAT:

• 55 nationalities from all continents
• Own state-of-the-art Aviation Training Center
• 35 own aircraft, Airbus and Boeing
• Hangar size over 22,000 square meters
• Over 3 million parts in our aircraft maintenance warehouse

Responsibilities

• Organizes and coordinates the Line Maintenance activities in LEJ within existing guidelines, procedures, and objectives.
• Manages the maintenance resources and acts as a supervisor for the crew chiefs.
• Oversees and operates the hangar with regard to safety and cleanliness.
• Develops and optimizes the maintenance department with a focus on efficient production, workplace organization, and methods.
• Ensures efficient resource management that meets legal and productive requirements.
• Coordinates between the various technical departments.
• Maintains high quality standards in accordance with all applicable regulations and promotes the EAT safety culture.
• Motivates maintenance employees and drives active continuous improvements.
• Supports the development of maintenance strategies and innovative concepts to meet the latest industry standards and process improvements to increase productivity.
• Monitors department-specific key performance indicators, analyzes the causes of deviations, and implements corrective actions.
• Engages in cross-departmental project work.
• Assists the Maintenance Manager in all his tasks and represents him during his absence.

Your profile

• Completed degree and several years of relevant professional experience or many years of relevant professional experience.
• Engineering degree or qualification as an aircraft maintenance technician.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in the aviation industry, preferably 5 years of experience in a large aircraft maintenance organization.
• Extensive operational and technical background, including knowledge of technical documentation and planning.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework and other legal requirements (e.g., EASA Part 145/147/66 / CAMO).
• In-depth knowledge related to aircraft maintenance and organizational requirements for safety, quality, airworthiness, and general flight operations.
• A thorough understanding of the German-European legal and regulatory framework and other legal requirements.
• Good IT skills in applications and systems relevant to airline maintenance activities, e.g., TRAX.
• Very good knowledge of German and English.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Determination and assertiveness to provide flexible, creative solutions in a complex environment.
• Proven analytical skills.
• Service-oriented.
• Confident, self-motivated, responsible, and able to delegate and work under intense time pressure.

Our offer

• Working at a Great Place to Work® for the globally most awarded TOP employer of 2023 in a environment with international colleagues right at the airport.
• Collective agreement-based contract with salary increases every 2 years
• Flexible working hours from 06:00 till 22:00
• Homeoffice-Option

Your development

• Opportunity for career development within the company
• Regular Trainings
• Language courses (German, English)

Your benefits

• Health insurance supplement with a generous budget
• Company-supported Kindergarten
• 24/7 employee subsidiary Cantina and complimentary beverage supply
• Job tickets &Deutschland-ticket, with free 24/7 shuttle between the Schkeuditz S-Bahn station and EAT Leipzig
• Job bike, including e-bikes
• Parking spaces, including free electric charging stations
• Discounted flight tickets for personal use
• Free gym and sports courses on our LEJ campus
• Company events
• Visa-sponsoring

Become part of the team

If you are interested, we look forward to receiving your meaningful application documents via our online system. Your contact person is Magdalena Brockmann, reachable at +49 (0) 341/ 4499 1792.