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HO Flight Line Maintenance Manager (Matacán Air Base, Salamanca)

Hybrid in Getafe·Full-time·Added 18 days ago

Airbus Spain

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Airbus Spain doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Be near Getafe for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Education: Aeronautical / Industrial Engineering degree or a related technical discipline.” — per the ad.

Benefits

  • Private health insurance

    Per the ad: paid by the employer, or taken through flexible pay.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Education: Aeronautical / Industrial Engineering degree or a related technical discipline.
  • Experience: Almost 5 years of experience in Aircraft Maintenance and MRO operations, including demonstrated leadership in a similar MRO position.
  • Soft skills: Strong team management and leadership skills, high decision-making capacity, problem-solving mindset, and strong communication abilities.
  • Languages: Advanced level in Spanish (both written & spoken). Fluency in English will be a plus.
  • Technical knowledge: In-depth knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures, regulatory frameworks (AM procedures for Working Parties), and production control.
  • Travel availability: Occasional national travels (to other Airbus facilities or client sites) for training or team meetings.

Nice to have

  • Valuable / Nice to have: EASA Part-66 License (CAT C desirable) and hands-on experience with the C295 platform.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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.

The role

An opportunity for a HO Flight Line Maintenance Manager has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Salamanca (MATACÁN Air Base).

The selected candidate will join the MRO Network Team as part of the maintenance organization, leading LTA Maintenance activities for the C295 fleet. The team will oversee both line maintenance and base maintenance operations. The jobholder will reinforce our production capabilities in MATACÁN Air Base, taking full responsibility for managing, coordinating, and certifying scheduled and unscheduled maintenance events while ensuring compliance with Aircraft Maintenance (AM) Working Party procedures.

What you'll do

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

  • Manage, coordinate, and certify both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities for C295 aircraft in Matacán in accordance with AM Working Party procedures.
  • Lead and supervise local maintenance teams, ensuring smooth production flow across line and base maintenance operations.
  • Ensure full compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards for all maintenance deliverables and certifications.
  • Oversee daily line maintenance activities, resolving technical issues promptly to maintain operational fleet readiness.
  • Coordinate with planning, engineering, and support teams to prepare and execute scheduled base maintenance events effectively.

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you:

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Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to doseveral weeks in all
  1. Apply online

  2. Screening and preselection · With Talent Acquisition team

  3. Call or short video interview

    With Talent Acquisition team

    Selected applicants are offered a call or a short video interview.

  4. Technical test, case study or online assessment

    Not every role

    Some roles include technical tests, case studies or online assessments.

  5. 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.

  6. 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
Website
airbus.com

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 Defence and Space SAU

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.

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.

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