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Manager Project Management

Posted Oct 18, 2026

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HANGAR 901 Aircraft Maintenance GmbH

55483 Lautzenhausen

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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.

If you are looking for a leadership position where operational delivery, financial performance and customer satisfaction come together, this role gives you the opportunity to lead our Project Management Team and take responsibility for aircraft maintenance projects from the initial project handover through successful aircraft redelivery.

These are your tasks

Lead, manage and develop the Project Managers and Project Leaders, allocate projects and ensure an effective distribution of workload
Oversee aircraft maintenance projects from preparation and contract handover through aircraft redelivery, with responsibility for schedules, budgets and customer expectations
Maintain full visibility of ongoing hangar projects, consolidate daily status reporting and proactively escalate critical risks, delays and major findings
Ensure robust project planning across manpower, tooling, materials and logistics in close cooperation with Production, Planning, Engineering and support departments
Act as the senior escalation point for project and customer matters and promote clear, proactive communication throughout the project lifecycle
Contribute operational expertise to bids, tenders and contract reviews, including feasibility, timelines, risks and cost estimates

Monitor project budgets, cost performance and resource utilization and support commercial follow-up and final billing where required

Ensure compliance with aviation regulations, safety standards and internal procedures while driving productivity, profitability and continuous improvement

Relevant technical or aviation qualification, with a background in aircraft maintenance preferred
Proven experience in aircraft maintenance and the management of complex projects
Demonstrated leadership experience with responsibility for teams and project delivery
Strong understanding of maintenance organization processes in an EASA Part-145 environment
Sound knowledge of project planning, manpower and resource coordination, cost control and management reporting
Confident communication and stakeholder management skills in an international customer environment
Very good command of written and spoken English; German is an advantage
Proficiency in MS Office and maintenance management systems such as WINGS
Structured decision-making, resilience and a solution-oriented leadership approach
Class B driving licence
Eligibility to work in Germany
Ability to meet the requirements of a background check in accordance with the German Aviation Security Act

Mandatory application documents

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

Complete CV
Educational and professional qualification certificates
Relevant employment references
Available certificates relating to project management, leadership or aviation training

Permanent employment in one of Europe’s largest independent MRO organizations
A key leadership role with direct influence on the delivery, profitability and customer success of aircraft maintenance projects
An international working environment with colleagues and customers from around the world
Flexible working hours in line with operational requirements
Time-off compensation for overtime credits
Special travel and vacation benefits for aviation employees
Employee referral programme and pension allowance
Leadership training, coaching and professional development opportunities
The opportunity to drive continuous improvement across Project Management and Base Maintenance

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/

Applications with complete documentation can generally be processed significantly faster.

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Employer: HANGAR 901 Aircraft Maintenance GmbH
Role: Manager Project Management
City: 55483 Lautzenhausen
Work mode: not stated
Language: English
Seniority: not stated
Posted: Oct 18, 2026
Source: StepStone

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