Deputy Accountable Manager

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 escalate 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.

Mandatory application documents

To allow a timely and structured assessment of your application, the following documents must be submitted as a minimum:

• Complete CV including nationality
• University degree or vocational qualification or comparable educational certificates
• Employment references demonstrating relevant aviation maintenance and leadership experience
• Relevant EASA Part-145, Safety Management, Compliance Monitoring, Human Factors or audit training certificates, if available
• Aircraft maintenance license and aircraft type qualifications, if available
• A short motivation letter outlining your relevant management experience and your interest in the position

Applications with complete documentation can generally be processed significantly faster.

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:

https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/

Your contact persons for questions

Dennis Irmiter
Head of Human Resources
[email protected]

Corinna Grünewald
Deputy Head of Human Resources
[email protected]

The application deadline is October 15, 2026.