Deputy Accountable Manager

This is usThe 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 offerA key management position with direct influence on safety, compliance and the operational development of our maintenance organizationThe opportunity to actively shape the future of Base Maintenance and cross-location aviation operationsSignificant responsibility and decision-making authority within a regulated international environmentClose cooperation with senior management, nominated persons and operational departmentsThe opportunity to represent the company towards aviation authorities, customers and other external stakeholders when authorizedA permanent employment contract with attractive company benefitsFlexible working arrangements aligned with operational and regulatory requirementsContinuous professional development in aviation legislation, leadership, Safety Management, Compliance Monitoring and regulatory communicationAn international working environment with experienced aviation professionalsLong-term development opportunities within senior aviation managementThe 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 bringA completed university degree in engineering, aviation, business administration or a comparable disciplineAlternatively, an equivalent vocational qualification combined with substantial aviation maintenance and management experienceAt least five years of professional experience in Heavy Base MaintenanceDemonstrated leadership experience within an EASA Part-145 organizationStrong knowledge of EASA Part-145 requirements, aviation legislation, the MOE and associated organizational proceduresSound understanding of Safety Management Systems, Compliance Monitoring, Human Factors, risk-based decision-making and occurrence reportingCommercial understanding of budgets, resource planning, cost structures and operational performanceExperience in dealing with aviation authorities, audits and airline or MRO customersVery good written and spoken English; German language skills are an advantageConfident use of ERP systems and standard digital workplace applicationsHigh integrity, personal accountability and the ability to make clear, fact-based decisionsThe confidence to stop or escalate activities whenever safety or compliance may be affectedStrong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skillsYour 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 tasksDeputize for the Accountable Manager during periods of absence and within the authority formally delegated to youSupport the provision of sufficient financial, personnel, technical and organizational resources for compliant maintenance operationsPromote the company’s safety and quality policy and contribute to a positive and proactive safety cultureMonitor compliance with aviation regulations, authority requirements, customer requirements and approved company proceduresSupport the preparation, execution and follow-up of authority, customer and internal auditsParticipate in management reviews and evaluate relevant safety, compliance, quality, resource and operational performance indicatorsDrive cross-functional improvement initiatives involving Base Maintenance, Line Maintenance, Compliance Monitoring, Safety Management and Production PlanningSupport the controlled development, operational efficiency and digitalization of the approved maintenance organizationWhen formally authorized, you will also represent the company towards competent authorities and customers and ensure continuity in management decisions and regulatory communication.Mandatory application documentsTo allow a timely and structured assessment of your application, the following documents must be submitted as a minimum:Complete CV including nationalityUniversity degree or vocational qualification or comparable educational certificatesEmployment references demonstrating relevant aviation maintenance and leadership experienceRelevant EASA Part-145, Safety Management, Compliance Monitoring, Human Factors or audit training certificates, if availableAircraft maintenance license and aircraft type qualifications, if availableA short motivation letter outlining your relevant management experience and your interest in the positionApplications with complete documentation can generally be processed significantly faster.Information for international applicantsApplicants 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 questionsDennis IrmiterHead of Human [email hidden] GrünewaldDeputy Head of Human [email hidden] application deadline is October 15, 2026.