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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Head of Technical Publications

Technical WritingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeImmenstaad, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A successfully completed degree in Business Administration or Business Engineering, or an equivalent qualification combined with substantial professional experience.
  • Several years of leadership experience in a comparable position, ideally in Integrated Product Support or a comparable civilian service environment.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with confidence when dealing with representatives of public administration and government authorities.
  • Business-fluent German at C2 level and good English skills.
  • Willingness to travel, primarily nationally.

Responsibilities

  • Take strategic and operational responsibility for Technical Publications as a key interface within Integrated Product Support with public-sector customers.
  • Lead and develop a team of approximately 10 Technical Publications employees, both disciplinarily and professionally.
  • Plan, agree, monitor, and report on the resources required to carry out assigned work.
  • Continuously improve the department in alignment with higher-level company goals.
  • Define, implement, and continuously improve processes and tools in line with company goals and customer requirements.
  • Support bids and contract changes.
  • Identify and implement innovative solutions, such as new software tools, to improve product supportability, reduce lifecycle costs, and increase customer satisfaction.
  • Manage the department budget, develop resources, and plan departmental staffing.
  • Deliver the department's services within schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
  • Direct, monitor, and ensure all Technical Publications processes, considering interfaces within Integrated Product Support.
  • Position the team as the direct point of contact for customer matters requiring specialist expertise in the discipline.
  • Contribute to project objectives during implementation and support the transition to serviceability and subsequent use, while ensuring responsibility for specialist results and compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience and knowledge in Integrated Product Support are desirable.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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