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.

As Deputy Accountable Manager, you take on a key management role within our EASA Part-145 organization. You support the Accountable Manager in ensuring that our maintenance activities are performed safely, compliantly and with the necessary financial, personnel, technical and organizational resources. At the same time, you help shape the further development of our maintenance organization across our locations, with a particular focus on Base Maintenance, operational performance and digitalization.

What we offer

A key management position with direct influence on safety, compliance and the operational development of our maintenance organization
The opportunity to actively shape the future of Base Maintenance and cross-location aviation operations
Significant responsibility and decision-making authority within a regulated international environment
Close cooperation with senior management, nominated persons and operational departments
The opportunity to represent the company towards aviation authorities, customers and other external stakeholders when authorized
A permanent employment contract with attractive company benefits
Flexible working arrangements aligned with operational and regulatory requirements
Continuous professional development in aviation legislation, leadership, Safety Management, Compliance Monitoring and regulatory communication
An international working environment with experienced aviation professionals
Long-term development opportunities within senior aviation management

The role is full-time and does not follow a regular shift pattern. Flexible availability is required in line with operational and regulatory responsibilities.

What you bring

A completed university degree in engineering, aviation, business administration or a comparable discipline
Alternatively, an equivalent vocational qualification combined with substantial aviation maintenance and management experience
At least five years of professional experience in Heavy Base Maintenance
Demonstrated leadership experience within an EASA Part-145 organization
Strong knowledge of EASA Part-145 requirements, aviation legislation, the MOE and associated organizational procedures
Sound understanding of Safety Management Systems, Compliance Monitoring, Human Factors, risk-based decision-making and occurrence reporting
Commercial understanding of budgets, resource planning, cost structures and operational performance
Experience in dealing with aviation authorities, audits and airline or MRO customers
Very good written and spoken English; German language skills are an advantage
Confident use of ERP systems and standard digital workplace applications
High integrity, personal accountability and the ability to make clear, fact-based decisions
The confidence to stop or elevate activities whenever safety or compliance may be affected
Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills
Your permanent place of work will be Hahn Airport. Due to the cross-location responsibilities of the position, regular business travel to other HANGAR 901 locations is required.

An aircraft maintenance license is not mandatory solely for this position. Any authority acceptance, internal authorization or qualification required for the delegated responsibilities must be completed before the respective duties are exercised.

These are your tasks

Deputize for the Accountable Manager during periods of absence and within the authority formally delegated to you
Support the provision of sufficient financial, personnel, technical and organizational resources for compliant maintenance operations
Promote the company's safety and quality policy and contribute to a positive and proactive safety culture
Monitor compliance with aviation regulations, authority requirements, customer requirements and approved company procedures
Support the preparation, execution and follow-up of authority, customer and internal audits
Participate in management reviews and evaluate relevant safety, compliance, quality, resource and operational performance indicators
Drive cross-functional improvement initiatives involving Base Maintenance, Line Maintenance, Compliance Monitoring, Safety Management and Production Planning
Support the controlled development, operational efficiency and digitalization of the approved maintenance organization

When formally authorized, you will also represent the company towards competent authorities and customers and ensure continuity in management decisions and regulatory communication.

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:

Your contact persons for questions

Dennis Irmiter
Head of Human Resources

Corinna Grünewald
Deputy Head of Human Resources

The application deadline is October 15, 2026.

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