Maintenance Support Team Manager Line & Light Maintenance

About us

At Brussels Airlines, we are passionate about connecting people, economies, and cultures. As Belgium’s home carrier and one of the four network airlines of the Lufthansa Group, we fly from the heart of Europe to over 90 destinations worldwide, including 18 across Sub-Saharan Africa.

As proud ambassadors of Belgium, we bring the world to Belgium and the best of Belgium to the world: from collaborations with Michelin-starred Belgian chefs to our Belgian Icon aircraft adorned with national legends, we celebrate creativity and the amazing things our country has to offer.  

Our company culture is warm and inclusive. By focusing on wellbeing & flexibility, we create an empowering environment that gives our more than 3500 people wings. Ranked number 4 in 2025 in Randstad’s Employer Brand charts, we are driven by passion, ownership, team spirit, excellence and respect: values that make the difference every day for our company, for our guests and for each other.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a talented Maintenance Support Team Manager Line & Light Maintenance, who leads and coordinates three core support domains—GSE & Tooling, Off-Wing Engine & APU Preparation, and Maintenance Support Staff—to ensure a safe, efficient, and well-organized maintenance environment across hangar and line operations.

This role is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and performance of the Maintenance Support Team, including operational planning, resource allocation, workflow prioritization, and cross-domain alignment. The Manager ensures that all support activities are delivered in line with operational demand, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

And that could be you! Curious what your responsibilities would look like?

• Lead, coach, and develop the Maintenance Support Team across GSE & Tooling, Off-Wing Engine & APU Preparation, and Maintenance Support activities
• Plan shift coverage, allocate resources, and balance workloads to ensure effective support of maintenance operations
• Ensure high standards of safety, quality, performance, and regulatory compliance across all maintenance support domains
• Define operational priorities, service levels, and improvement actions aligned with production and maintenance plans
• Monitor operational KPIs and translate performance results into corrective and continuous improvement actions
• Coordinate closely with Maintenance, Planning, Logistics, Engineering, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth end-to-end operations
• Establish, manage, and continuously improve robust and transparent GSE & Tooling processes to ensure on-time availability for aircraft maintenance
• Oversee GSE & Tooling planning, readiness, calibration, usage, storage, and lifecycle management, ensuring audit readiness and compliance
• Identify GSE & Tooling gaps, manage procurement and business cases, and oversee vendor and supplier performance
• Coordinate and supervise end-to-end off-wing engine and APU preparation, handling, documentation, and handover processes
• Ensure first-time-right execution of engine and APU installation, removal, preservation, and shipment preparation
• Manage planning, manpower coverage, and execution of maintenance support and non-certifying operational tasks
• Ensure full compliance with EASA Part 145 requirements, company procedures, and Safety Management System standards
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensure proper reporting of hazards and deviations, and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as primary interface for operational escalations, ensuring clear communication, risk management, and recovery planning

Sounds good? Then please continue reading!

Where do you land?

You’ll be part of the Maintenance & Engineering team — a passionate and committed group that plays a key role in ensuring every flight is safe, enjoyable, and on time. Our technicians and engineers keep our aircraft in top condition — from the tip of the nose to the top of the tail.

You will report directly to the Head of Line & Light Maintenance.

Your profile

At Brussels Airlines, we believe in making people grow. Therefore, we are not looking for white ravens: we are looking for people that match with our company’s goals and culture, and that can elevate us to even higher heights.

• Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of experience in aviation industry with experience in line and base maintenance operations
• Proven leadership experience in aviation industry with experience in line and base maintenance operations
• Strong coaching, organizational, planning, communication and teamwork skills
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Proficient in English (verbal and written) ; Dutch and/or French is a plus
• Knowledge of AMOS would be an advantage

What’s in it for you?

• Never a dull day: a challenging job in aviation, where entrepreneurship, collegiality and a hands-on spirit are at the heart of our approach. 
• Awesome colleagues: a talented, international team fully dedicated to soaring to new heights together in an empowering environment. Experience the combination of the freedom to make the role your own and excellent teamwork!
• Flexibility:  enjoy hybrid working with a vibrant office at our main offices  and the freedom to manage your schedule.
• Continuous personal and professional development: enjoy broad training possibilities in both the b.academy as in the Lufthansa Group network. Seize the opportunity to experience a colleague's job. Or take advantage of Lufthansa Group’s international career opportunities!
• Travel discounts: you and your family can explore the world at very attractive flight and hotel rates. And even for your friends you can fix special deals!
• A people-oriented environment with more than 3500 colleagues and more than 60 nationalities. At Brussels Airlines, there is room for everyone – but not for discrimination. Diversity and inclusion are celebrated, and we do everything to create a company culture that feels like coming home.

And of course, we offer the more general perks:

• An attractive salary, in line with your experience and competences, with a flexible reward plan that allows you to further optimize part of your salary
• A company car + fuel card
• A parking spot near the airport or fully paid public-transport subscription
• CLA90 bonus and profit sharing when collective targets are met
• Meal-vouchers and eco-vouchers
• Representation allowance and home working allowance
• Mobile phone with subscription & laptop
• Health insurance for you and your family at favourable rates
• Pension insurance, including insurance coverage of 2 years in case of long-term illness
• “Benefits at work” employee discount platform
• 27 vacation days (20 + 6 ADV + 1 extra legal) + extra seniority holidays

 
We look forward to receiving your application!

Application are open until Sunday evening, 19 April 2026