Lead Maintenance Technician - Helicopters (f/m/d)

Holzdorf, Germany

About the Position

Bring your ideas to life at Boeing. We innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Zur Unterstützung der CH-47-Chinook-Flotte der deutschen Luftwaffe suchen wir eine/n Lead Maintenance Technician - Helicopters (f/m/d) für den Fliegerhorst Holzdorf.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians to perform line maintenance on customer aircraft including backshop support for components that require repair
• Collaborate daily with the customer CAMO to ensure that all resources are in place to support agreed maintenance activities
• Ensure compliance with all procedures associated with the line maintenance of the customers’ aircraft
• Advise management of all reportable incidents and report same in the Boeing or customer system
• Support the Boeing Part-145 MRO management Leadership Team through completing tasks as assigned; specifically with regard to the quality and on-time delivery of services
• Maintain and manage assigned tooling, material and components ensuring all local procedures are followed

Requirements

• Completed apprenticeship as an aircraft mechanic/aviation mechanic or similar
• Ability to obtain or currently holding a DEMAR Part-66 B1.3 or B2 license
• Have at least 5+ years of total related work experience within aircraft maintenance and at least 6 months’ recent experience on helicopters
• Security Clearance: Willingness to undergo a security clearance check (at least Ü2 level according to the German Security Clearance Act / SÜG) is strictly mandatory.
• Intermediate proficiency in technical English (B1 level or higher)
• Intermediate German (B1 or higher)

Nice to Have

• Strong organizational and teamworking skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Previous experience of using a maintenance management system
• Proven knowledge and proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint and the ability to learn in-house systems

We Offer

• Vacation & Personal Time Off: 32 vacation days plus paid PTO for life events - recharge when it matters
• Meal & Transport: Monthly meal allowance of €115 and € 50 transport credit through flexible apps (including Deutschland-Ticket, any form of public transportation, e-rollers and bikes, taxis/Uber, fuel/e-charges, and bike leasing) to help with daily costs, commuting and personal travel
• Pension & Retirement: Robust pension plan and flexible contribution options to support your financial future
• Income & Insurance Protection: Life insurance at 2x annual salary and total occupational disability cover at 1x; sick-leave salary gap insurance to bridge social security and your pay
• Global Travel & Medical Coverage: Business-trip insurance with International SOS assistance and medical protection while abroad - travel with confidence
• Career Development: Learning Together program funding degrees, MBAs, and certifications to grow your skills and career
• Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance and WellBeing programs for comprehensive health and mental wellness support

About the Company

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Application Process

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Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

“Come and join the Boeing Family.” Send us your detailed application documents, stating your salary expectations and your earliest possible starting date. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given priority if they have the same qualifications and suitability. We look forward to receiving your application exclusively via our online job board.

Travel:

This position requires occasional travel to other Boeing facilities in Europe and the US.

Work Authorization:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in Germany. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in Germany.

Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labor sponsorship for any applicants.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 31, 2026

Export Control Details:

Non – US based job

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance post-start. See job description for details.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (Germany)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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