Full-time

People Manager - Safety, Aircraft Integration & Qualification (m/f/d)
Bruchsal, Germany

We at Volocopter are the pioneers of electric air taxis, i.e. aircraft that take off and land vertically (eVTOLs). We bring urban air mobility to life, by getting air taxis and drones off the gorund in a way that complements current transportation options in megacities across the globe. Our aim is to offer affordable on-demand air taxi services that fly people to their destination quickly and safely. In 2011 we performed the first-ever piloted flight of a purely electric multicopter and have since showcased numerous public flights with our full-scale VoloCity aircrafts (www.volocopter.com).

Job Description

Your mission during this flight:

As Line Manager of our Aircraft Integration/Qualification and Safety Team, your main mission is to be the point of contact between our engineering team and our leadership team.

You are responsible for managing a team of about 20 engineers with Aircraft Integration and Qualification, Safety Engineering and Avionics Engineering expertise. Your mission is to mentor, coach, and develop them. You are the go-to person for the professional and personal development of our team members as well as the go-to person for identifying and recruiting the right talent for our team. 

Your main tasks: 

  • Disciplinary responsibility for up to 20 employees 
  • Interview and hire the right talent for our team in close collaboration with our Talent Acquisition Team 
  • Onboarding our new team members to equip them with the skills and tools to succeed  
  • Train, mentor, coach our team members in close collaboration with our Learning & Development Team 
  • Evaluate individual performance and Identify personal development paths and plans for further development of our employees 
  • Identify gaps in the skillset of the teams and come up with solutions accordingly with the stakeholders
  • Actively listen and demonstrate a genuine interest in the team, listen closely to the feedback, concerns, and observations of our employees 
  • Identify and solve conflicts within the team 
  • Encourage a healthy and constructive feedback culture 
  • Encourage teamwork and knowledge sharing through building a software competent community  
  • Act as an Agile Evangelist to form self-empowered teams 
Qualifications

Check in your professional skills:

  • You have a solid hands-on background in Aircraft Systems Management & Engineering and Safety
  • You are able to steer an Aircraft Engineering team thanks to line and skill management experience of more than 10 years
  • You are able to manage team skills, workload vs. workforce and anticipate future needs
  • You have profound experience in aerospace engineering and standards (e.g. CS and ARP)
  • You are able to develop organizations and you are aware of individual psychology and entrepreneurial choices
Additional Information

Some of our Volocopter flight perks:

  • A fast-growing high-tech company with a broad network of top investors and partners 
  • The chance to help shape the future of aviation
  • The chance to create new things from scratch & manage your own projects
  • Personal accountability, and growth & learning opportunities, based on your skills
  • An inspiring workplace with modern workstations, flexible hours, efficient  communication, flat hierarchies & fantastic team spirit
  • An attractive salary package

Our differences are what makes us great. Here at Volocopter, we value equal opportunities, trust, and we give each and every one of our employees the chance to voice their opinions. As air mobility industry innovators, we believe that changing the world starts on the team level. We are fully committed to driving this innovation by celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is treated equally and respectfully, regardless of our different backgrounds andjob titles.

People Manager - Safety, Aircraft Integration & Qualification (m/f/d)