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UAS Maintenance Manager (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Weiterstadt
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Your mission
  • Develop and update the Maintenance SOPs, training materials, scheduled maintenance plan and related activities.
  • Lead training sessions for internal team members and clients on UAS maintenance, safety protocols, and equipment handling.
  • Ensure the safe and efficient delivery of training, in accordance with the Wingcopter AvS manuals and the applicable requirements to Wingcopter staff and customers.
  • Maintain training records for all maintenance training events and related technicians. 
  • Set the standardization for all Wingcopter Maintenance activities in the Weiderstadt facility. 
  • Monitor EASA Part UAS and JARUS Part FCL including new and revised AMCs and GMs for changes. 
  • Support flight operations as assigned. 
  • Perform required maintenance and servicing of UAS systems.
  • Collaborate with the Flight & Ground Test team to optimize Wingcopter systems.
  • Take responsibility for the safety of all personnel and equipment, conducting safety briefings and ensuring operational safety standards.
  • Manage risk assessments, identifying and mitigating potential hazards in operating areas. 
Your profile
  • FAA or EASA maintenance certification for manned aircraft 
  • Remote Pilot Certificate (A1/A3 + A2, Part 107, or equivalent) 
  • Valid driver’s license (up to 3.5 tonnes)
  • Experience:
    • 4+ years in commercial UAS operations
    • 2+ years performing maintenance on UAS platforms and overseeing maintenance operations
    • 2+ years creating and maintaining maintenance records and scheduled maintenance plans
    • 2+ years in a managerial role
    • Proven expertise in Safety Risk Assessments, SORA processes, and regulatory procedures
  • Technical & Operational Skills:
    • Advanced UAS troubleshooting and maintenance skills
    • Strong understanding of safety protocols and risk assessments in UAS operations
    • Ability to lift and handle equipment up to 25 kg
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills:
    • Excellent written and spoken English
    • Additional language skills in German or Spanish preferred
    • Ability to engage effectively with customers, partners, and stakeholders
    • Willingness to travel globally as required
What you bring as a perfect candidate
  • You thrive in collaborative environments and value collective success.
  • You approach challenges with a positive mindset and a proactive attitude.
  • You believe technology has the power to improve society and drive positive change for the future.
What we'll offer
  • A free parking space right at the office – for the days you come in.
  • Enjoy attractive employee discounts with corporate benefits on a variety of products and services.
  • Join the fun at our employee events and team-building activities.
  • Many of our roles offer remote work options and flexible hours to balance your life and work.
  • Stay fit with access to EGYM Wellpass  – your wellbeing is a priority.
  • On two wheels to work? Take advantage of our Business Bike option and commute the healthy way.
Why us?
  • A motivated and supportive team, where every voice is heard, and collaboration drives our success.
  • A fast-growing tech startup, where the pace is exciting, and every day presents new challenges and opportunities.
  • A place where your ideas can take flight, allowing you to shape and influence projects from the ground up.
  • Dedicated to your personal and professional growth, offering opportunities to learn, develop, and thrive.
  • A company that values impact, where your work truly makes a difference and contributes to something meaningful.
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About us
Do you want to shape the future of aviation? Do you share our vision of saving and improving lives through technology with a purpose? Then join our ambitious team of young talents and experienced professionals!
We at Wingcopter design innovative, high-performance drones that are operated all over the world in commercial and humanitarian operations. Our drone technology saves and improves lives every day.

At Wingcopter, we strive to create an inclusive corporate culture where everyone is treated with respect and trust, irrespective of origin, gender, identity, age, religion, background or role within the company. We are convinced that a diverse environment is the best breeding ground for innovative, sustainable and forward-looking solutions to major challenges.  
Deine Aufgaben
  • Develop and update the Maintenance SOPs, training materials, scheduled maintenance plan and related activities.
  • Lead training sessions for internal team members and clients on UAS maintenance, safety protocols, and equipment handling.
  • Ensure the safe and efficient delivery of training, in accordance with the Wingcopter AvS manuals and the applicable requirements to Wingcopter staff and customers.
  • Maintain training records for all maintenance training events and related technicians. 
  • Set the standardization for all Wingcopter Maintenance activities in the Weiderstadt facility. 
  • Monitor EASA Part UAS and JARUS Part FCL including new and revised AMCs and GMs for changes. 
  • Support flight operations as assigned. 
  • Perform required maintenance and servicing of UAS systems.
  • Collaborate with the Flight & Ground Test team to optimize Wingcopter systems.
  • Take responsibility for the safety of all personnel and equipment, conducting safety briefings and ensuring operational safety standards.
  • Manage risk assessments, identifying and mitigating potential hazards in operating areas. 
Dein Profil
  • FAA or EASA maintenance certification for manned aircraft 
  • Remote Pilot Certificate (A1/A3 + A2, Part 107, or equivalent) 
  • Valid driver’s license (up to 3.5 tonnes)
  • Experience:
    • 4+ years in commercial UAS operations
    • 2+ years performing maintenance on UAS platforms and overseeing maintenance operations
    • 2+ years creating and maintaining maintenance records and scheduled maintenance plans
    • 2+ years in a managerial role
    • Proven expertise in Safety Risk Assessments, SORA processes, and regulatory procedures
  • Technical & Operational Skills:
    • Advanced UAS troubleshooting and maintenance skills
    • Strong understanding of safety protocols and risk assessments in UAS operations
    • Ability to lift and handle equipment up to 25 kg
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills:
    • Excellent written and spoken English
    • Additional language skills in German or Spanish preferred
    • Ability to engage effectively with customers, partners, and stakeholders
    • Willingness to travel globally as required
Was du als ideale Kandidatin oder idealer Kandidat mitbringst
  • You thrive in collaborative environments and value collective success.
  • You approach challenges with a positive mindset and a proactive attitude.
  • You believe technology has the power to improve society and drive positive change for the future.
Was wir anbieten
  • A free parking space right at the office – for the days you come in.
  • Enjoy attractive employee discounts with corporate benefits on a variety of products and services.
  • Join the fun at our employee events and team-building activities.
  • Many of our roles offer remote work options and flexible hours to balance your life and work.
  • Stay fit with access to EGYM Wellpass  – your wellbeing is a priority.
  • On two wheels to work? Take advantage of our Business Bike option and commute the healthy way.
Warum wir?
  • A motivated and supportive team, where every voice is heard, and collaboration drives our success.
  • A fast-growing tech startup, where the pace is exciting, and every day presents new challenges and opportunities.
  • A place where your ideas can take flight, allowing you to shape and influence projects from the ground up.
  • Dedicated to your personal and professional growth, offering opportunities to learn, develop, and thrive.
  • A company that values impact, where your work truly makes a difference and contributes to something meaningful.
Apply for this job
Über uns
Willst du die Zukunft der Luftfahrt mitgestalten? Teilst du unsere Vision, Leben zu retten und zu verbessern durch Technologie mit Sinn? Dann schließe dich unserem ambitionierten Team aus jungen Talenten und erfahrenen Profis an!
Wir bei Wingcopter entwickeln innovative, leistungsstarke Drohnen, die auf der ganzen Welt im kommerziellen und humanitären Bereich eingesetzt werden. Unsere Drohnentechnologie rettet und verbessert jeden Tag Leben.

Bei Wingcopter bemühen wir uns um eine integrative Unternehmenskultur, in der jeder mit Respekt und Vertrauen behandelt wird, unabhängig von Herkunft, Geschlecht, Identität, Alter, Religion, Hintergrund oder Rolle im Unternehmen. Wir sind überzeugt, dass ein vielfältiges Umfeld der beste Nährboden für innovative, nachhaltige und zukunftsweisende Lösungen für große Herausforderungen ist.  
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