Ground Crew Member (m/f/d)

Role overview

Deutsche Zeppelin-Reederei GmbH is hiring a Ground Crew Member for its Friedrichshafen location. The position is offered in an active/passive working-time model and is permanent.

What you will do

• Support the Zeppelin NT before and after each flight, including refuelling, helium filling, operating the mast vehicle, and helping passengers board and disembark safely.
• Monitor onboard systems from the cockpit while the airship is parked at the mooring mast.
• Perform maintenance tasks on ground equipment and escort vehicles on days when there are no flights.
• Accompany the airship on tour for sports and trade fair events in Germany and abroad.
• Take part in training opportunities, including the possibility of obtaining a truck driving licence and ADR certification.

What you should bring

• An ideally completed vocational qualification in a technical or trade-related field.
• Practical technical knowledge and strong manual skills.
• Good physical condition and no issues with working at height, including work on a 12-metre mooring mast.
• A safety-first mindset, with the ability to work independently and responsibly, plus reliability, teamwork, and resilience.
• A valid category B driving licence; category C/CE would be an advantage.
• Willingness and suitability to work shifts, weekends, and on tour.

Working time and pay

The role follows an active/passive work-time arrangement.

• Active period: April to October, full-time.
• Passive period: November to March, time off.
• Pay is based on a full-time annual gross salary of EUR 36,000 to EUR 42,000. With the 65% part-time factor used in this model, the resulting annual gross pay is EUR 23,400 to EUR 27,300.

Workplace

Your workplace is at the airport in Friedrichshafen, a city on Lake Constance in one of Germany's most attractive regions. You will join a small, specialised team with significant operational responsibility. The employer offers a secure job, fair compensation, and a collegial, dynamic working environment.

Application note

Please submit your application through the provided form and include your earliest possible start date.

Additional information

This role is offered as a permanent position. The work-time model includes an active season from April to October and a passive season from November to March. Training opportunities include the truck driving licence and ADR qualification.