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On-site in Albacete·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)
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Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Albacete
- Contract
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Native level
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- University degree






Visa options
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Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
- 5 - 10 years' experience in logistic (warehouse management, flows management...)
- 5 - 10 years' experience in Quality Systems for aerospace industries (including audit and surveillance, regulation knowledge,...)
- 5 - 10 years' experience in Quality Inspection (including FAI, NC management)
- Tech University Degree/BSc in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering / Quality
Competencies
- Management
- Knowledge in Quality Systems and standards for aeronautical industry
- Knowledge in inspection processes and technologies
- Knowledge in logistics warehouse management and logistics flows
- Knowledge in NC management, failure mode and effect analysis
- Knowledge in manufacturing technologies (machining and/or sheet metal, organic, electronics...)
- Audit and/or operational surveillance
Soft skills
- Ability to work in an multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
- Dedication to represent "quality" as ultimate requirement in aeronautical industry
- Leadership skills to create a "quality oriented" way of working (aviation safety & quality policy promotion)
- Autonomy and rigor to apply and follow standards
- Capacity to anticipate risks and difficulties
- Capacity to analyze problems and to propose solutions in a synthetic way
- Good communication skills and team spirit is Key
- NCM, Quality performance control tools (Skywise...)
- MS Office (Microsoft, Google)
- Google Suite
- Spanish (mother language)
- English (intermediate is mandatory)
Nice to have
- Experience in leading and developing people (Team Management) is an asset
- French or German can be a plus
Languages
Languages
The role
In the frame of the set-up of a new logistic platform for AIRBUS Helicopters Operations in Albacete, you will be part of the quality organization in charge to ensure conformity for logistics activities according to AH POA requirements.
For make and buy parts logistics flows, you will ensure compliance of quality and logistic tasks performed (end-to-end: from reception, inspection, storage, until delivery), including Operationnal Surveillance of the Logistic Service Provider (LSP) working in the platform, but also surveillance of quality tasks carried out by AH staff.
Job description
What you'll do
Main activities :
- Ensure that processes deployed and applies during incoming, storage and deliveries are compliant with AH requirements, in order to guarantee products conformity and airworthiness.
- Ensure operational surveillance of activities performed by LSP to secure the compliance with AH procedures.
- Ensure operational surveillance of processes deployed on the logistic platforms (process adherence) in Spain (with potential cross surveillance on other sites in France, in Germany).
- Ensure people surveillance for Operators performing inspection tasks or issuing ARC (Certifying staff).
- Provide day to day operational support for quality problem solving.
- Manage with stakeholders the implementation of corrective action plans requested (from surveillance, from internal or external audits).
- Be the AH focal for logistics non-conformity (NC) handling (for related NC Management Boards).
- Support NC treatment comity preparation (providing quality KPI's), and participate to the periodical routines.
- Support aviation safety and FOD network.
- Participate and be involved in the continuous improvement process.
Professional experience / Education
How you'll work
Permanent
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Hiring process
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Screening and preselection · With Talent Acquisition team
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Business interviews
With business team and Talent Acquisition team
One or more interviews with the business team and Talent Acquisition, in person or by video; HR, technical and competency-based discussions.
Offer and onboarding · With Human Resources
- The process may take several weeks.
- Recorded video interviews, where used, are reviewed by a human.
About Airbus Spain
Airbus is a global leader in aerospace, manufacturing commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defense and space systems. With its headquarters in Toulouse, France, Airbus operates across multiple countries and employs over 130,000 people worldwide. The company is known for its commercial aircraft families like the A320 and A350, as well as its military programs such as the Eurofighter and Eurodrone.
In Spain, Airbus has a significant presence with major sites in Getafe, Madrid, and other locations, focusing on defense, space, and aerostructures. The Spanish operations are integral to Airbus's military aircraft programs and engineering excellence. For international professionals, Airbus Spain offers opportunities in a multicultural environment, with roles in engineering, IT, and manufacturing. The company supports relocation and provides a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration.
- Industry
- Aerospace
- Founded
- 1970
- Employees
- 100,000–150,000
- Headquarters
- Toulouse, France
- In Spain
- Getafe, Madrid, Seville
Good to know if you are moving
- Airbus Spain has major engineering and manufacturing sites in Getafe, Madrid, and Seville, offering opportunities in defense and aeronautics.
- The company offers structured graduate programs like the 'Discover' and 'Master' internships, which are open to international candidates.
- Airbus supports relocation for international hires, including visa assistance and integration support.
- Spain is a key hub for Airbus's military aircraft programs, including the Eurofighter and A400M, providing unique career opportunities.
- Airbus Spain has a multicultural work environment, with English as a common working language in many teams.
In their own words
About the company & team
Airbus Helicopters España, SA
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Additional information
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Professional
Aviation Safety
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