Shift Lead Maintenance Technician Aviation (m/f/x)

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more countries than any other who have pioneered cross border express shipping since 1969.

Do you want to make a difference? Then join our insanely customer-centric team.

You like to know more: European Air Transport Leipzig - Hub Leipzig - Deutschland (dhl.com)

European Air Transport Leipzig GmbH (EAT) is a subsidiary of Deutsche Post DHL Group. We are both a maintenance company and a cargo airline and are currently responsible for the aircraft maintenance of 32 Airbus A300-600, 5 Airbus A330, 32 Boeing B757, 26 Boeing B767 and 24 Boeing B777 at our locations in Leipzig, Frankfurt, Cologne and throughout Europe.

Are you as enthusiastic about aircraft as we are? With us, you'll make sure that our airplanes can move their cargo safely and on time all over the world.

YOUR TASKS

As a liaison to the management, the shift leader is responsible for the organization and development of his maintenance team. The scope of responsibility ranges from personnel allocation and individual personnel development to maintaining qualifications.

• Organization of tasks assigned to the team, coordination of derived work orders, among others with support departments
• Ensuring the effective & proper completion of assigned tasks
• Promotion of efficient resource use and careful handling of operating resources
• Ongoing coordination & reporting on the technical fleet status within the task area
• Coordination of shift staffing, control of presence & absence times
• Individual personnel development including coordination of qualifications and conducting feedback discussions
• Active promotion of process understanding, compliance and continuous improvement
• Willingness to conduct internal workshops and training and to participate in appropriate qualifications

YOUR PROFILE

• Completed degree and several years of relevant professional experience or long-term relevant professional experience
• Holder of a Part 66 CAT B1 or B2 license with type rating for aircraft maintenance
• At least 5 years of professional experience with wide-body aircraft
• At least 3 years of experience as a manager in the aviation industry
• Knowledge of legal requirements, labor law, aviation law
• Knowledge of MS Office and programs such as AIMS, Trax
• Very good German and English skills
• Analytical thinking combined with communication & organizational talent, motivating for team members
• Pronounced social skills and leadership experience
• Committed and reliable working method, constant role model for employees
• Mediation skills & persuasive power
• Willingness to lead the team in shift work

OUR OFFER

Working at a Great Place to Work® for the globally most awarded TOP employer of 2023 in a environment with international colleagues right at the airport.

Your development:

• Opportunity for career development within the company
• Regular trainings
• Language courses (German, English)

Your benefits:

• Health insurance supplement with a generous budget
• Company-supported Kindergarten
• 24/7 employee subsidiary Cantina and complimentary beverage supply
• Job tickets & Deutschland-ticket, with free 24/7 shuttle between the Schkeuditz S-Bahn station and EAT Leipzig
• Job bike, including e-bikes
• Parking spaces, including free electric charging stations
• Discounted flight tickets for personal use
• Free gym and sports courses on our LEJ campus
• Company events

BECOME PART OF THE TEAM

We look forward to receiving your application via our online system.

Your contact person is Magdalena Brockmann. If you need any other information, please contact her by calling +49 (0) 341 4499 1752.

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