Step into a leadership role where your expertise in aircraft painting and your ability to run a high-performing team directly shape safety, quality, and on-time delivery. This is a permanent opportunity to take ownership of a busy paintshop, driving operational excellence while working on complex aviation projects in a regulated environment.
About the Role:
As Paintshop Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end aircraft painting operation, ensuring all work is delivered safely, on schedule, and to exacting quality standards. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, coordinate production activities, and align resources to meet customer and regulatory requirements. Your decisions will have a direct impact on cost efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, coach, and develop the paintshop team to achieve productivity, quality, and safety targets.
Plan, schedule, and prioritise aircraft painting projects to meet production deadlines and customer commitments.
Oversee the full painting process, from surface preparation and masking to application and finishing, ensuring adherence to technical specifications.
Monitor and control paintshop budgets, including labour, materials, and equipment usage, to optimise cost efficiency.
Ensure strict compliance with EASA Part-145 requirements and internal procedures across all paintshop activities.
Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, and planning teams to align paintshop work with broader production plans.
Implement and maintain continuous improvement initiatives in processes, tools, and workflows to enhance quality and throughput.
Ensure all health, safety, and environmental standards are met, including proper handling and storage of paints and chemicals.
Key Requirements:
Proven experience in aircraft painting operations within an MRO or aviation production environment.
Demonstrated track record in leading and managing teams in a workshop or production setting.
Strong production planning and resource allocation skills and a solid understanding of budgeting, cost control.
In-depth knowledge of aircraft painting processes, materials, and relevant technical documentation.
Clear, professional communication skills in both German and English, spoken and written.
Familiarity with EASA Part-145 regulatory frameworks and quality standards.
Strong decision-making skills with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach.
Desirable Skills:
Experience implementing lean or continuous improvement methodologies in a production environment.
Knowledge of modern paintshop equipment, automation, and digital planning tools.
Background in working with international customers and cross-functional teams.
Previous experience in a similar managerial role within a Part-145 organisation.
Qualifications:
Completed technical apprenticeship or vocational training in a relevant field (e.g. aircraft painting, surface treatment, aviation maintenance) or equivalent.
Further education in production management, industrial engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
Recognised training or certification in aviation maintenance or Part-145 environments is an advantage.
Evidence of leadership or management training is highly desirable.
If you are ready to take full ownership of a paintshop operation and lead a team in a demanding aviation environment, we invite you to apply and bring your expertise to this key role.
