About Marcel
About Me
I am Marcel Stein, an aviation enthusiast and highly skilled compliance, quality, and safety professional with a strong engineering background. My passion for aviation drives me to deliver solutions that combine precision, reliability, and innovation.
Myself and my partner form the AVIATION GUIDANCE MONSTERS (
What I Offer (we offer)
- Compliance & Safety Leadership: Proven experience in managing regulatory frameworks (EASA world Part-145, Part-21, Part-CAMO,Part-147) and implementing robust compliance monitoring systems.
- Process Optimization: Expertise in streamlining workflows and introducing continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
- Audit Excellence: Conducted and managed hundreds of internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to international standards and best practices.
- Strategic Guidance: Ability to align technical operations with business objectives, bridging the gap between management and technical teams.
- Innovation & Technology: Skilled in introducing advanced tools such as 3D laser scanning for quality control and development.
Why Work With Me (us)
We bring a hands-on, solution-oriented approach, backed by years of experience in highly regulated environments. Our focus is on delivering measurable results while fostering trust and transparency with clients and stakeholders.
German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Basic
Can work on-site
Cologne (up to 50km), Hamburg (up to 50km), Berlin (up to 50km), Munich (up to 50km)
Experience
- PalNet GmbH Air Cargo Products,Chief Technology OfficerAVIATION AND AEROSPACESeptember 2025 - Today (10 months)Wiesbaum, RP, GermanyStrategic Planning:Define and implement the company’s long-term technology strategy to support overall business objectives.Product Development:Lead the development of innovative products and technologies to maintain market competitiveness.Infrastructure & Security:Oversee the design, maintenance, and security of technical infrastructure, including data protection measures.Market & Trend Analysis:Monitor technological developments and market trends to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.Innovation Management:Promote a culture of innovation and drive the implementation of new ideas across the organization.Team Leadership:Manage and develop the IT team, ensuring optimal resource allocation and professional growth.Cross-Functional Collaboration:Act as a key liaison between the technology department and executive leadership (e.g., CEO) to align technical and business priorities.
- PalNet GmbH Air Cargo Products,Head of Quality and Safety Management Part-21GAVIATION AND AEROSPACEMay 2021 - Today (5 years and 2 months)Wiesbaum, RP, Germany• Manual Maintenance: Maintain and develop the production organization manual.• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain EASA Part 21G approval and monitor regulations.• Quality Assurance: Execute quality assurance measures.• Audits: Conduct internal and supplier audits, 1st, 2nd, 3rd party (~ 20 per year).• Non-Conformities: Monitor and check effectiveness of non-conformities.• Supplier Approval: Approve suppliers and service providers.• Authority Communication: Communicate with the Federal Aviation Authority (LBA).• Customer Contact: Serve as the contact person for customers.• Process Optimization: Initiate process improvements.• 3D-Laserscanning: Implement 3D-Laserscanning for quality control and development.• Safety Management: Successful implementation and comtinuous improvement of Safety Management System Part-21G (SMS).
- Eurowings Technik GmbHSenior Expert Technical Quality & Auditor Part-CAMO & Part-145AVIATION AND AEROSPACEMay 2023 - August 2025 (2 years and 3 months)Cologne, Germany• Audit Oversight:Manage internal and external compliance and safety audits within the CAMO and/or 145 organization (1st, 2nd, 3rd parties) iaw the audit plan(~ 75 audits per year). Monitor the processing of preventive measures. Ensure all maintenance is performed according to contracts or workorders.• Data Management:Analyze and maintain audit data, ensuring corrective actions are implemented. Administer the compliance monitoring module in IQSMS,ensuring high data quality.• Compliance Monitoring System:Maintain, improve, and develop the compliance monitoring system. Structure, manage, and evaluate the compliance monitoring system,ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. Structure, manage, and evaluate the compliance monitoring system, ensuring efficiency andeffectiveness.• Continuous Improvements:Enhance processes, workflows, requirements.• Regulatory Compliance & Legal Advice:Advise on aviation regulatory issues (e.g., Part-145, Part-M, Part-CAMO, IOSA). Monitor and implement changes in relevant regulations.Ensure compliance with Commission Regulation (EU) 1321/2014 and other standards. Assist in aviation law projects.• Special Projects:Participate in special projects (e.g., Lufthansa Group, SMS Part-145, KVP).• Safety and Security:Ensure procedures and tasks maintain high safety and security levels. Actively participate in the safety review board and safety action group.• Department Cooperation:Serve as the internal contact for CAMO compliance issues. Cooperate with compliance monitoring assurance in flight operations and safetymanagement departments.
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Education
- Industrial mechanic2001Industrial mechanic
- State certified engineer mechanical engineeringMetso Drives GmbHState certified engineer mechanical engineering