Director Maintenance

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European Air Transport Leipzig GmbH (EAT) is a subsidiary of Deutsche Post DHL Group. It is an aircraft maintenance company as well as a cargo airline. The fleet of EAT Leipzig consists of 36 aircraft, including Airbus A300-600, A330-200 and Boeing 757. At present, destinations in Europe, Africa, North America and the Middle East are approached. The company currently employs approximately 1200 staff at its bases at Leipzig/Halle airport and in Brussels, as well as the outstations in Frankfurt, Cologne and Kopenhagen.

**YOUR TASKS**:

- Disposition and proper, professional, timely, and economical performance of the maintenance of aircraft and aircraft components in line with the requirements of DHL Aviation Network
- Compliance with laws, aviation legislation, and other applicable regulations,
- Effective management and development of related maintenance resources
- Responsible for all maintenance facilities regarding occupational safety, environmental, equipment, maintenance, operating license, etc.,
- Provision of the necessary departmental infrastructure, Maintenance and care as well as calibration of the necessary work and operating equipment of the department, in particular tools, special tools, and accessories to ensure that they are available during the performance of maintenance
- Responsible for the implementation of corrective measures, which result from Part 145 audits
- Support relationship management with senior management and other stakeholders to define an environment of coordinated digital systems and intelligent automation.
- Maintain high quality standards in compliance with all applicable aviation regulations and actively promote EAT safety culture
- Setting standards and requirements, harmonization of quality and safety policies and philosophies across the maintenance organizations and associated interfaces
- Analyze and identify process changes and accompany the maintenance organization through the entire change process

**YOUR PROFILE**:

- Higher Education (Bachelor or Master’s degree) in the field of aviation; or equivalent through experience.
- 10 years experience in aviation environment, thereof 5 years in a senior management position.
- Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, thereof a minimum of 2 years in maintenance operations of an airline or a MRO Organization
- Acceptable as nominated person according to EASA Part 145
- In-depth knowledge of the maintenance operation of an airline and/or a MRO
- Strong interpersonal and people management skills
- Leadership qualities and track record of managing teams as well as the ability to perform in a team
- Social and communication competencies in senior management environment

Ability to work autonomously and under pressure. Proficiency in German and English (preferably German native speaker)

**OUR OFFER**:

- Working at a Great Place to Work® for the world's most awarded TOP Employer 2023.
- Working at DHL Express - the world's leading provider of express services
- An exciting and challenging role in an international working environment with a tangible corporate culture
- Modern facilities with growing structures
- Permanent job with job security
- Company car
- ID Travel agreement with international airlines
- 24-hour employee canteen and free beverages
- Collectively agreed salary with potential for increase plus night shift, weekend and holiday bonuses
- Job bike incl. e-bikes
- Preventive and health programs

**BECOME PART OF THE TEAM**:
Your contact person is Mr. Wolfrum. If you need any other information, please contact him by calling +49 (0) 341 4499 1774.

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