Manager Project Management

HANGAR 901 Aircraft Maintenance GmbH; Lautzenhausen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Leadership role

International environment

Flexible working hours

Overtime compensation

Travel and vacation benefits

Referral programme & pension allowance

Leadership training & development

Continuous improvement initiatives

Job summary

HANGAR 901 Aircraft Maintenance GmbH in Germany seeks a senior leader to head the Project Management Team overseeing aircraft maintenance projects from handover to redelivery. You will manage project schedules, budgets and client expectations in a high‑visibility, international environment.

The role requires proven leadership, deep knowledge of aviation maintenance processes (EASA Part-145), and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical or aviation qualification; background in aircraft maintenance preferred.
• Proven experience in aircraft maintenance and management of complex projects.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with responsibility for teams and project delivery.
• Strong understanding of maintenance organization processes in an EASA Part-145 environment.
• Solid knowledge of project planning, manpower/resource coordination, cost control and reporting.
• Fluent English; German language is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office and maintenance management systems (e.g., WINGS).
• Class B driving license.
• Eligibility to work in Germany and ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Project Managers and Project Leaders, allocate projects and ensure an effective distribution of workload.
• Oversee aircraft maintenance projects from preparation and contract handover through aircraft redelivery, with responsibility for schedules, budgets and customer expectations.
• Maintain full visibility of ongoing hangar projects, consolidate daily status reporting and proactively escalate risks, delays and major findings.
• Ensure robust project planning across manpower, tooling, materials and logistics in close cooperation with Production, Planning, Engineering and support departments.
• Act as the senior escalation point for project and customer matters and promote clear, proactive communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute operational expertise to bids, tenders and contract reviews, including feasibility, timelines, risks and cost estimates.
• Monitor project budgets, cost performance and resource utilization and support commercial follow-up and final billing where required.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations, safety standards and internal procedures while driving productivity, profitability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Project planning

Cost control

Resource coordination

Education

Aviation qualification

Tools

WINGS system

MS Office

Job description

• Relevant employment references

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 contribute directly to the success, safety and airworthiness of modern commercial aircraft.

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 are looking for a leadership position where operational delivery, financial performance and customer satisfaction come together, this role gives you the opportunity to lead our Project Management Team and take responsibility for aircraft maintenance projects from the initial project handover through successful aircraft redelivery.

What we offer

• Permanent employment in one of Europe’s largest independent MRO organizations
• A key leadership role with direct influence on the delivery, profitability and customer success of aircraft maintenance projects
• An international working environment with colleagues and customers from around the world
• Flexible working hours in line with operational requirements
• Time-off compensation for overtime credits
• Special travel and vacation benefits for aviation employees
• Employee referral programme and pension allowance
• Leadership training, coaching and professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to drive continuous improvement across Project Management and Base Maintenance

What you bring

• Relevant technical or aviation qualification, with a background in aircraft maintenance preferred
• Proven experience in aircraft maintenance and the management of complex projects
• Demonstrated leadership experience with responsibility for teams and project delivery
• Strong understanding of maintenance organization processes in an EASA Part-145 environment
• Sound knowledge of project planning, manpower and resource coordination, cost control and management reporting
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills in an international customer environment
• Very good command of written and spoken English; German is an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office and maintenance management systems such as WINGS
• Structured decision-making, resilience and a solution-oriented leadership approach
• Class B driving licence
• Eligibility to work in Germany
• Ability to meet the requirements of a background check in accordance with the German Aviation Security Act

These are your tasks

• Lead, manage and develop the Project Managers and Project Leaders, allocate projects and ensure an effective distribution of workload
• Oversee aircraft maintenance projects from preparation and contract handover through aircraft redelivery, with responsibility for schedules, budgets and customer expectations
• Maintain full visibility of ongoing hangar projects, consolidate daily status reporting and proactively **escalate** critical risks, delays and major findings
• Ensure robust project planning across manpower, tooling, materials and logistics in close cooperation with Production, Planning, Engineering and support departments
• Act as the senior escalation point for project and customer matters and promote clear, proactive communication throughout the project lifecycle
• Contribute operational expertise to bids, tenders and contract reviews, including feasibility, timelines, risks and cost estimates
• Monitor project budgets, cost performance and resource utilization and support commercial follow-up and final billing where required
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations, safety standards and internal procedures while driving productivity, profitability and continuous improvement

Mandatory application documents

To allow a timely and structured assessment of your application, the following documents must be submitted as a minimum:

• Complete CV
• Educational and professional qualification certificates
• Relevant employment references
• Available certificates relating to project management, leadership or aviation training

Applications with complete documentation can generally be processed significantly faster.

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 Human Resources
[e-mail]

Corinna Grünewald
Deputy Head of Human Resources
[e-mail]