Frank Hörner - Aviation Technical Consultant

Q: Where is Frank based?

Frank is based in Hamburg, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Frank speak?

Frank speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Frank have?

Frank has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Frank has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months . Note that Frank may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Frank's latest experience?

Frank's most recent position is Aviation Technical Consultant at Aircraft Cabin Modification .

Q: What companies has Frank worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Frank has worked for Aircraft Cabin Modification , TopCap Holding GmbH via Ferchau Engineering , Premium Aerotec GmbH and Airbus via Computer Futures , Aurubis via Ferchau Engineering , and FHF Frank Hörner Precision Mechanics .

Q: Which industries is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Aerospace and Defense , and Automotive . Frank also has some experience in Metals and Mining and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in business areas like Production/Manufacturing , Operations , and Project Management . Frank also has some experience in Product Development , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Production/Manufacturing , and Project Management .

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Jun 2025 - Present

9 months

Memmingen, Germany

Aviation Technical Consultant

Aircraft Cabin Modification

Product development of passenger restraint systems
Machine / site relocation
Tools used: MS Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel

Nov 2024 - Dec 2024

2 months

Kufstein, Austria

CNC Production Consultant

TopCap Holding GmbH via Ferchau Engineering

Production consulting
Optimization of the manufacturing process for product development
Tool rework
Operation of CNC lathe
One-off manufacturing / prototyping
Consulting the development department on manufacturing-ready design
Tools used: Heidenhain Manual Plus, SAP Fiori

Dec 2023 - May 2024

6 months

Augsburg, Germany

Machine Commissioning and Programming

Premium Aerotec GmbH and Airbus via Computer Futures

Commissioning and programming of machines for an aerospace supplier
Tools used: Sinumerik ONE, TIA Portal V17, Sinumerik 840D SL

May 2023 - Present

2 years 10 months

CNC Drilling and Milling Machine Commissioning and Programming

Aurubis via Ferchau Engineering

Commissioning and programming of CNC drilling and milling machines with Penta-tec V2 control, Beckhoff TwinCAT PLC, and Bauer Control C80 with Mitsubishi PLC
Troubleshooting, analysis, correction
Identifying and proposing potential improvements
Tools used: Penta-Tec NC V2, Bauer Control C80, Beckhoff TwinCAT PLC, Mitsubishi PLC, MS 365 products

Jan 2014 - Present

12 years 2 months

Owner

FHF Frank Hörner Precision Mechanics

Parts manufacturing, R&D, machine and fixture construction
Consulting, project management, engineering
Acquiring new customers and managing existing ones
Order management, scheduling, and material procurement
Capacity planning for production and assembly
Tools used: MS Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Siemens Sinumerik 820T, Sinumerik 840D, Eding CNC, Mach3 CNC, FreeCAD, Fusion 360

Feb 2012 - Dec 2013

1 year 11 months

Hamburg, Germany

Foreman

Fa. Müller Industriemontagen

Led fitters assigned to Hamburg
Created assembly plans with clients and staff
Developed capacity and schedule planning
Tools used: MS Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Nov 2011 - Jan 2012

3 months

Commercial Clerk

Fa. Schütt Stahlhandel

Rotated through departments with the goal of becoming operations manager
Tools used: MS Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, IBM AS/400

Sep 2011 - Oct 2011

2 months

Installer

Fa. Müller Industriemontagen

Installed and dismantled machines and equipment for the food industry

Jan 2011 - Mar 2011

3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Branch Manager

Fa. Elbe Hydraulik Hamburg GmbH

Managed the Hamburg branch as managing director

Jul 2009 - Dec 2010

1 year 6 months

Job seeker

Further training: SAP ERP SCM (formerly R/3, modules MM, PP, and SD)

Sep 2008 - Jun 2009

10 months

Dornstadt, Germany

Project Manager

ASYS Automatisierungssysteme GmbH

Project management for transport and handling systems
Member of the audit team to improve and structure internal work processes
Support of the QMB to improve quality assurance
Tools used: MS Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Infor LN, M3

Apr 1999 - Sep 2008

9 years 6 months

Department Manager and Training Manager

ASYS Automatisierungssysteme GmbH

Managed the mechanical pre-assembly department
Since 2002 training manager, member of the IHK examination committee and the IHK trainer working group
Initiated and contributed to the introduction of a supplier management system
Member of the audit team for quality assurance under DIN EN ISO 9001/2008
Helped introduce and implement the Infor ERP system company-wide
Tools used: MS Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Infor LN, M3

Oct 1992 - Mar 1999

6 years 6 months

Blaubeuren, Germany

Toolmaker / Machine Builder

Baumgärtner GmbH

Manufacture, assembly and commissioning of complex mechanical and hydraulic components in the mechanical engineering department
Worked in mold making and machining
Multiple assemblies in Germany and abroad

Feb 1990 - Sep 1992

2 years 8 months

Schelklingen, Germany

Toolmaker / Machine Setter / Shift Supervisor

Held GmbH & Co. KG

Maintenance and repair of die-casting molds in the tool shop
Supervised production shifts
Setup and commissioning of plastic injection molding machines
Quality assurance and ensuring order flow in coordination with the supervisor

Jan 1989 - Jan 1990

1 year 1 month

Schelklingen, Germany

Toolmaker

Metallwarenfabrik Schelklingen GmbH

Construction of bending and special machines for brake and fuel lines in the tool shop

Jan 1987 - Sep 1987

9 months

Schelklingen, Germany

Toolmaker

Zeiss Ikon AG

Manufacture and repair of die-casting molds

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Manufacturing (37 years), Aerospace and Defense (1 year), and Automotive (1 year).

Manufacturing

Aerospace and Defense

Automotive

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Production (24.5 years), Operations (21 years), Project Management (15 years), Product Development (13 years), Quality Assurance (13 years), and Supply Chain Management (11 years).

Production

Operations

Project Management

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Supply Chain Management

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Italian

Elementary

Education

Mar 1996 - Sep 1998

Master Craftsman in Precision Mechanics, Master Craftsman in Mechanical Engineering · Precision mechanics · Germany

Sep 1983 - Jan 1987

Zeiss Ikon AG

Toolmaker apprenticeship · Schelklingen, Germany

Sep 1978 - Jul 1983

Schelklingen Secondary School

Schelklingen, Germany

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Profile

Created

November 2023

Last Update

February 2026

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Where is Frank based?

Frank is based in Hamburg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Frank speak?

Frank speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Frank have?

Frank has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Frank has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Frank may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Frank be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Frank would be well-suited for roles such as: Aviation Technical Consultant, CNC Production Consultant, Machine Commissioning and Programming.

What is Frank's latest experience?

Frank's most recent position is Aviation Technical Consultant at Aircraft Cabin Modification.

What companies has Frank worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Frank has worked for Aircraft Cabin Modification, TopCap Holding GmbH via Ferchau Engineering, Premium Aerotec GmbH and Airbus via Computer Futures, Aurubis via Ferchau Engineering, and FHF Frank Hörner Precision Mechanics.

Which industries is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, and Automotive. Frank also has some experience in Metals and Mining and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in business areas like Production/Manufacturing, Operations, and Project Management. Frank also has some experience in Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Production/Manufacturing, and Project Management.

What is Frank's education?

Frank attended education in Precision mechanics.

What is the availability of Frank?

Frank will be available full-time from February 2026.

What is the rate of Frank?

Frank's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.