Technical Outstation Manager FRA (m/f/d)

European Air Transport Leipzig GmbH; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote work option

Great Place to Work 2025

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Job summary

European Air Transport Leipzig GmbH is seeking a Station Manager FRA to lead the Frankfurt outstation. You will oversee operational, personnel, technical and commercial management for the EAT/DHL fleet, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficient maintenance execution.

You will coordinate with the Operator, MCC, Engineering, and Material Supply, manage audits and safety reporting, and drive Lean and digitalization initiatives across the station.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or valid EASA Part-66 license CAT B1/B2 or equivalent.
• Several years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Experience in leadership roles.
• Extensive knowledge of aviation legislation and EASA regulations.
• Experience with audits, compliance requirements, and Safety Management Systems.
• Proficient in MS Office and digital maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe, timely, and high-quality maintenance execution.
• Coordinate planned and unplanned maintenance with relevant teams.
• Manage AOG recovery processes and escalation.
• Ensure qualifications, licensing, and training for staff.
• Represent EAT with stakeholders at Frankfurt station.
• Lead continuous improvement and digitalization projects.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Education

Technical degree or EASA Part-66 License CAT B1/B2

Tools

MS Office

Maintenance documentation systems

Job description

Join the success story of Europe´s largest DHL airline - European Air Transport Leipzig GmbH. We connect people worldwide and live by strong values that make a difference. At EAT we combine flight operations and a maintenance organization under one roof, creating exciting opportunities for aviation professionals. Learn more and start your journey: http://www.fly.dhl.

YOUR TASKS

The Station Manager FRA is responsible for the operational, personnel, technical, and commercial management of the EAT outstation in Frankfurt. The role ensures the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on the EAT/DHL fleet as well as contractually supported customer fleets.

The position ensures compliance with all aviation technical, regulatory, and internal company requirements and represents EAT's interests towards internal and external stakeholders at the Frankfurt location.

Operational Management

• Ensure the safe, timely, and high-quality execution of all maintenance activities.
• Coordinate planned and unplanned maintenance work in close cooperation with the Operator, MCC, Troubleshooting, Engineering, and Material Supply departments.
• Manage efficient AOG recovery processes, including escalation management.
• Continuously monitor work progress and prioritize and manage critical maintenance events.
• Ensure the availability of all required personnel, technical, and material resources.

Leadership and People Management

• Provide disciplinary and functional leadership to station employees.
• Foster an open safety and reporting culture in line with the Just Culture philosophy.
• Conduct employee reviews, goal-setting discussions, performance evaluations, development meetings, and qualification reviews.
• Ensure adequate qualifications, licensing, and training for all employees.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning activities.

Compliance, Safety, and Quality

• Ensure compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, and company requirements, including EASA Part-145, MOE, CAME, occupational health and safety, environmental, and security regulations.
• Ensure implementation of Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.
• Support and accompany internal and external audits as well as regulatory inspections.
• Manage and follow up on findings, corrective actions, and safety reports.
• Promote a proactive reporting culture.

Resource and Budget Responsibility

• Optimize the deployment of personnel, materials, and equipment while balancing operational and financial requirements.
• Support cost control initiatives and efficiency improvement measures.
• Ensure operational readiness of station infrastructure and equipment.
• Initiate appropriate corrective actions in case of infrastructure or equipment disruptions.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for DHL Express, airport operators, service providers, authorities, and internal departments.
• Maintain close cooperation with Network Management, Engineering, Quality, Safety, MOC, and other stakeholders.
• Professionally represent EAT at Frankfurt Station.

Continuous Improvement and Digitalization

• Lead and support optimization, standardization, and digitalization projects.
• Promote Lean, CIM, and CIS initiatives.
• Identify and implement improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Utilize relevant performance indicators to manage and continuously improve station performance.

YOUR PROFILE

Professional Requirements

• Successfully completed technical degree, or holder of a valid EASA Part-66 License CAT B1, CAT B2, or B1/B2, or a completed aviation maintenance qualification with several years of relevant aircraft maintenance experience.
• Previous experience in a leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable aviation legislation and EASA regulations.
• Experience with audits, compliance requirements, and Safety Management Systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office and modern digital maintenance and documentation systems.

Personal Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• High level of responsibility and safety awareness.
• Ability to make structured, risk-conscious decisions under time pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong customer and service orientation.
• Analytical mindset with excellent prioritization skills.
• Commitment to change and continuous improvement as a leadership principle.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to support shift work, weekend operations, and on-call duties during operational exceptional situations.
• Willingness to travel for aircraft maintenance activities, training courses, projects, and network-related duties.
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken.

OUR OFFER

• A workplace at a Great Place to Work for the worlds most awarded TOP Employer 2025
• An international work environment with colleagues directly at the airport
• Training opportunities tailored to your personal development
• Career advancement opportunities within the company
• Language courses suited to your personal level (German, English)
• Additional health insurance with a generous budget and various health offers
• Very affordable job tickets
• JobRad, also available as an e-bike
• Discounted flight tickets for private use
• Exciting team and company events
• Flexible working hours and the option for remote work
• Pay according to collective agreement

European Air Transport Leipzig GmbH