Flight Line and Maintenance Engineer

A vacancy for a Flight Line & Maintenance Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Getafe (Madrid). The successful applicant will join the Flight Line Centre working in double shift.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The jobholder will be responsible of the implementation of the A330 MRTT´s deliver and base &line maintenance activities under his/her perimeter.

Your main task and responsibilities will include:

• Management the multifunctional team established in assigned A/C, integrating all functions needed: Production, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Planning & Production Control, Supply Chain, etc.  as well as resources assigned: human, infrastructure, tooling, GSE´s, industrial means, etc.
• Ensure coordination within others organizations.
• Responsible of the aircrafts under his/her perimeter.
• Security & Safety Responsible in his/her area of responsibility.
• Mid-Term and Short Term Planning execution Responsible of the aircrafts.
• Ensure she/he must be a reference in her/his area on team engagement, energy, values and ethics & compliance.
• Coordination subcontracted activities in the A/C´s under his/her responsibility.
• Evaluation of Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins and other documents.
• Ensure the continuous improvement and the Operational Excellence in the area.
• Monitor the relevant KPI´s, solve the deviations from targets and identification of major industrial risks.
• Responsible of Quality, Health and Safety , FOD and House Keeping standards  accomplishment in the A/C, area.

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• A330 /green aircraft conversion into an A330 MRTT.
• Aircraft delivery to Flight Ops and final customer: A/C preparation and its documentation, TLB and QLB management, operational safety rules, quality and maintenance regulations, etc.
• A330 MRTT aircraft line and base maintenance: A/C preparation/dispatch for flight, discrepancy fixing, handling and servicing, analysis, schedule and accomplishment of maintenance work packages, including manpower, materials and tools, etc.
• Organization and supervision of production groups, including supporting functions. Implement continuous improvement methods to reduce costs and lead time. Specific knowledge in the management and resolution of conflicts.
• Experience in subcontracting services and operations (mechanical, electrical, sealant application, complete aircraft painting and maintenance works in flight line) in MRTT.
• Management of all qualifications of personnel and facilities required from Airworthiness Authorities, both civil and military.

SKILLS

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in Aeronautical Engineering.
• From 2 to 5 years of experience in Operations and Team Management.
• Language skills: English and Spanish in advanced level
• Knowledge about Manufacturing, Engineering and Business is a must.
• Innovation and digitalization as well as continuous improvement.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
• Collective transport service in some sites.
• Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility  initiatives.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Special rates in products & benefits.

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