Aviation Maintenance Center Manager

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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