Lead, Support, and Shape the Future – Base Manager Cabin (FRA) with Marabu Airlines
Take the Next Step in Your Cabin Crew Career
Are you an experienced Cabin Crew professional ready to take on a leadership role while staying connected to the skies? Marabu Airlines, a dynamic and growing leisure airline, is seeking a dedicated Cabin Crew professional with a minimum of 3 years of flying experience to take on the additional function of Base Manager Cabin at our Frankfurt (FRA) base.
This is a unique opportunity to combine your passion for flying with a leadership position that allows you to support, develop, and guide your fellow crew members. You'll play a key role in shaping the culture and operations of our FRA base while continuing to operate as active Cabin Crew.
If you have strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, a practical and people-focused approach, and the confidence to handle challenging situations with sound judgement, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
The Role: A Unique Blend of Flying and Leadership
The Base Manager role is an additional function alongside your Cabin Crew position and reports directly to the Director of Cabin Operations. The function will initially be assigned for a period of one year, with the possibility of continuation based on a performance review.
Workload Distribution:
- Approximately 25% flying duties – you'll continue to deliver professional passenger service and maintain your operational skills
- Approximately 75% office and base management duties – you'll lead, support, and coordinate activities at the FRA base
Your Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Crew Development
- Support and develop Cabin Crew through regular feedback, coaching, and performance management
- Help maintain consistent safety, service, and operational standards within the base
- Support crew-related matters, including employee relations, conflict resolution, relevant HR processes, and appropriate documentation
Recruitment and Onboarding
- Participate in Cabin Crew recruitment, selection, onboarding, and upgrade processes
- Support the successful integration and development of new crew members
Collaboration and Communication
- Work closely with Cabin Operations, other departments, HQ in Tallinn, and Base Managers across Marabu to ensure effective communication and consistent implementation of company processes
Base Coordination
- Support the daily organisation of the FRA base, including crew meetings, local activities, base office responsibilities, and coordination of your Base Manager commitments
Operational Duties
- Continue operating as active Cabin Crew, providing professional passenger service, carrying out all required safety and security duties, supporting the operating crew, and contributing to smooth and efficient cabin operations
Specialist Responsibility Areas
Alongside your responsibilities in FRA, you will also take ownership of one of the following areas and support its consistent implementation across all Marabu bases:
- Cabin Crew Performance Monitoring and Development
- Cabin Operations HR Processes and Crew Management
- Cabin Crew Recruitment and Onboarding
When applying, please indicate in your cover letter which area best matches your strengths and interests and briefly explain why.
What We're Looking For
To succeed in this role, you'll need to meet the following requirements:
- Certification: Valid EASA Cabin Crew Attestation
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of flying experience as Cabin Crew
- Leadership Experience: Previous experience as a Base Manager or Deputy Base Manager would be highly valued. Experience in a specialist or management level office position on the ground would also be considered a strong advantage
- Education: Completed secondary education (must be clearly stated in your CV)
- Right to Work: Right to live and work in Germany and the EU
- Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English. All levels of German are welcome, with a willingness to further develop your German language skills over time
- Medical Fitness: Valid aeromedical certificate and ability to swim unassisted
- Background Check: No criminal record
- Base Accessibility: Ability to reach FRA airport within 60 minutes at any time
- Travel: Availability to travel to Tallinn and other Marabu bases as required
What Marabu Offers You
At Marabu Airlines, you'll join an international team in a dynamic and friendly working environment. We offer:
- Permanent full-time Cabin Crew employment – with the added responsibility and rewards of the Base Manager role
- 28 plus 7 additional calendar days of annual leave – generous time off to recharge
- 1 additional day off during your birthday month – because we believe in celebrating you
- Staff discounted airfares through myIDTravel – explore the world at reduced rates
- Special discounts on Marabu flights – more opportunities to travel
Why Marabu Airlines?
Marabu Airlines is a dynamic leisure airline serving the German market with a modern Airbus A320neo fleet. As we continue to grow, we offer exciting opportunities for professional development and career progression. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people from different backgrounds feel welcomed, respected, and able to contribute.
Based in Frankfurt, you'll work in one of Europe's most important aviation hubs, with excellent connections and a vibrant international community.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're a Cabin Crew professional with leadership potential and a desire to shape the future of our FRA base, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with Marabu Airlines.
Your leadership journey starts here. Join Marabu Airlines as Base Manager Cabin in Frankfurt.
Job Snapshot
Company: Marabu Airlines
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
