Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer EASA B1 - Working Party Manager (d/f/m) (m/w/d)

Job Description:
Your Chance
We are seeking a n experienced Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer EASA B1 - Working Party Manager (d/f/m) to join our team.
In this key role, you will be a vital part of our Working Party department, overseeing and guiding complex aircraft repair projects from the initial planning phase, through to embodiment and release to service. You will act in a certifying capacity, coordinating and empowering the on-site Working Party Team. Your collaboration with our valued customers will ensure that we deliver products on time, on cost, and on quality, upholding an industry-leading standard.
As this role is primarily for structural repair activities, a solid background in activities such as heavy maintenance, manufacturing, or cargo conversion is essential. You'll be part of a diverse and international team, working with customers and colleagues from around the world. This position involves extensive global travel throughout the year, offering a unique opportunity to experience different countries and cultures.
Your Benefits

• Attractive salary and special payments
  
• 30 days paid vacation and extra days-off for special occasions
  
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects
  
• Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)
  
• Personal Development: Personalized development plans, large portfolio of learning solutions & lots of internal mobility opportunities
  
• Health & Wellbeing: Health insurance, well-being programs
  
• Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard
  

If you meet all the requirements, you can expect an annual gross salary between 86.000€ - 103.000€ plus travel surcharges.
Your Contribution & Responsibilities

• Lead with Impact: You will lead the Airbus working party team, mainly at customer facilities worldwide, managing team competencies and allocating work while carrying out inspections.
  
• Ensure Safety and Compliance: A core part of your role is certifying aircraft repair tasks, including issuing the Certificate of Release to Service in accordance with EASA/FAR Part 145 regulations. You will be responsible for ensuring the airworthiness of the aircraft and maintaining compliance with Airbus 145 procedures.
  
• Build Relationships: You will serve as the focal point for the customer on-site, building trust and ensuring clear communication.
  
• Support Innovation: You will support the development of special working party tools and Service Bulletins, and provide advisory support to airlines and Maintenance, Repair and Overhauls (MRO’s) in areas such as troubleshooting and repair embodiment.
  

Your Boarding Pass

• Licence (mandatory): You must hold an EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence Cat B1 (B2 and C are an added advantage) and a minimum of two current Airbus Type Ratings as CAT B1.
  
• Background: You have completed a technical apprenticeship in the aviation sector with appropriate further training/education.
  
• Experience: You have several years of certifying experience in a supervisory role. You have worked extensively abroad and have experience in leading diverse and international teams.
  
• Knowledge: A strong knowledge of structural aircraft repair and maintenance is a clear plus.
  
• Technical Skills: Experience with IT tools such as SAP, Workday, AirNavX, and Google Workspace is a plus.
  

Your Language Skills

• English at a negotiation level.
  
• Any other languages are a plus.
  

Your Soft Skills

• Proven experience in managing and leading teams.
  
• You thrive in an international environment with different cultures.
  
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and inspire your colleagues.
  
• You are confident and decisive, with the ability to take ownership of decisions.
  
• A strong customer focus is part of your DNA.
  
• You have a composed demeanor, staying calm in stressful situations.
  
• Safety is your top priority: for both people and products.
  

Business Travels
This position requires a strong willingness to travel on business throughout the entire year, worldwide to different countries.
Take your career to a new level and apply online now!
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Operations GmbH
Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional
Job Family:
Customer Eng.&Technical Support&Services
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