Senior Director Tech Operations Aviation Europe (m/f/d)

Das ist der Job

Join the success story of Europe’s largest DHL airline - European Air Transport Leipzig GmbH.

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YOUR TASKS • Maintenance Planning & Coordination • Define and govern the long‑term Line and Base Maintenance strategy and planning framework for DHL’s European fleet (up to 24 months horizon) • Ensure maintenance plans are optimized against network availability, regulatory compliance, fleet reliability and operational performance objectives • Provide strategic oversight of maintenance interval management, work package optimization and maintenance scheduling across operators and maintenance providers • Govern the planning and implementation of Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, engineering modifications and component replacement programs in close collaboration with Global Technical Operations • Reliability, Performance & Continuous Improvement • Own regional Technical Dispatch Reliability (TDR), aircraft availability and fleet technical performance targets across the Aviation Europe network • Establish performance governance, KPIs and management reporting to ensure transparency, accountability and timely corrective actions • Chair regular performance and reliability reviews with operators, CMI partners and maintenance providers • Drive data‑driven performance improvement initiatives through benchmarking, root cause analysis and structured problem‑solving methodologies • Ensure lessons learned and reliability improvement actions are systematically embedded into maintenance planning, engineering programs and supplier strategies • Supplier, Contract & MRO Management • Lead the Aviation Europe maintenance supplier strategy in partnership with Global Technical Operations, including MRO selection, performance management and long‑term capability planning • Ensure consistent application of contractual frameworks, service level expectations and DHL material supply concepts across the maintenance network • Govern supplier performance across cost, quality, turnaround time, reliability and operational effectiveness metrics • Assess strategic maintenance capacity requirements and recommend appropriate sourcing, insourcing or outsourcing solutions to support future network needs • Engineering, Safety & Compliance • Ensure maintenance governance and oversight fully support compliance with EASA Part‑145 requirements and applicable national aviation authority regulations • Provide strategic oversight of maintenance documentation, certification processes and aircraft release standards across the regional network • Coordinate engineering priorities related to fleet modifications, technical upgrades and component management programs • Drive a culture of safety, airworthiness, compliance and continuous improvement throughout all maintenance‑related activities • Financial & Budget Oversight • Own the Aviation Europe Line and Base Maintenance budget framework, ensuring alignment between operational requirements, performance objectives and financial targets • Monitor cost drivers, identify optimization opportunities and drive sustainable efficiency improvements across the maintenance network • Support strategic planning, forecasting and annual operating plan development through robust maintenance cost and activity modelling • Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership • Serve as the Aviation Europe focal point for fleet maintenance performance, representing the function towards operators, CMI partners, Global Technical Operations and senior leadership teams • Build and maintain strong cross‑functional partnerships across Operations, Network Planning, Finance, Engineering and Technical Services • Provide leadership, governance and direction to DHL technical representatives and external maintenance stakeholders supporting maintenance activities across the European network YOUR PROFILE • Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a comparable technical discipline • Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience within commercial aviation maintenance, engineering, technical operations or MRO environments • Recognized Aircraft Maintenance Engineering qualification (Part‑66 or equivalent) preferred • Advanced understanding of commercial aircraft maintenance, airworthiness and regulatory compliance frameworks • Proven track record in managing Line and Base Maintenance activities within a major airline, MRO organization or aviation services provider • Significant experience in maintenance planning, supplier management, fleet reliability, technical performance improvement and cost optimization • Demonstrated experience managing complex stakeholder environments across airline operators, MROs, OEMs and aviation authorities • Experience with Airbus and Boeing fleet types relevant to DHL operations (A330, A321, A300, B757, B767, B737); additional experience with turboprop aircraft considered advantageous • Experience operating within multi‑country, multi‑operator or matrix organizations preferred • Strong interpersonal and people management skills • Social and communication competencies in senior management environment • Proficiency in German and English OUR OFFER • Attractive total compensation package including a competitive base salary and performance‑based bonus • Long‑ & short‑term incentive plans (e.g. share‑based programs) to align your contribution with the company’s sustainable success • Company car or mobility solution in line with the executive level • Company pension scheme • Comprehensive leadership development and career opportunities within the DHL Group • High level of ownership and decision‑making authority in a business‑critical role • A work environment characterized by trust, entrepreneurial spirit and international collaboration We encourage you to apply via our online system.

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