Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, specializing in the design, manufacture, and delivery of commercial aircraft, military transports, helicopters, and space systems. As one of the world's largest aerospace companies, it employs over 130,000 people globally and operates as a cornerstone of European industrial collaboration and technological innovation. Spain plays a vital role in Airbus's global operations, hosting major production and engineering centers in Getafe, Seville, and Cádiz. The company is a major employer for international talent in Spain, offering a multicultural work environment where English is the primary language for technical and management roles, alongside comprehensive relocation support for specialized engineering positions.

Airbus was established in 1970 as a European consortium to challenge the dominance of American aerospace manufacturers. It grew through the integration of major national aerospace companies from France, Germany, the UK, and Spain, including the merger with Spain's CASA in 1999.

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer EASA B1 WORKING PARTY MANAGER (SP)

Airbus Spain

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Job Description:

In order to support the Airbus Working Party department, Airbus Commercial is looking for a

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer EASA B1 WORKING PARTY MANAGER (d/f/m)

Airbus Customer Care Centre, Working Party Team provides after sales support. Specializing mainly in structural repair, the Airbus Working Party department provides major repair services to their customers at locations throughout the world.

Our team offers complete certified packages including customized repair solutions, planning and repair embodiment.

As a Working Party Manager, you would be responsible for overseeing aircraft repair projects from the planning phase, through to embodiment and release to service. You will act in a certifying staff, coordinate the Airbus team onsite and work with our customer to deliver on time, on cost and on quality products to an industry leading standard.

As this role is mainly for structural repair activities, a successful applicant should have spent a considerable period engaged in activities such as heavy maintenance, manufacture or cargo conversion.

Working in diverse teams with customers worldwide, the ability to manage across different nationalities and cultures is a large part of this position.

Your tasks and responsibilities

Managing team competences and allocating work
Carrying out inspections
Certifying aircraft repair tasks in establishing the Working Party file and issuing Certificate of Release to Service for the work package performed, in accordance with EASA/FAR Part 145 rules.
Ensure airworthiness of the aircraft for the work performed through the Working Party
Maintaining compliance with Airbus 145 procedures
Manage the customers on site.
Away from our primary activity, the Working Party Manager can expect to be engaged in other activities such as
Supporting across programs in advisory roles
Developing special working party tools
Developing and validating Service Bulletin 's (SB)
Engaging with other Airbus departments on cross projects
Supporting Airlines and MRO's in advisory roles such as troubleshooting and repair embodiment.
Support Airbus production in pre-SB

This role requires extensive travel. All applicants should be prepared to travel for long periods on short notice.

Desired skills and qualifications

EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License Cat B1 (B2 and C added advantage)
Minimum 2 current Airbus Type Ratings as CAT B1
5 years certifying experience in a supervisory role
Advanced English (French, German, Spanish added advantage)
Good communication skills
Proven experience in managing teams
To be able to take initiative and decisions
Ability to work autonomously
Experience in working abroad
Demonstrate cultural awareness
Work to schedules, budgets, and quality
Competency with IT tools such as SAP, Workday, AirNavX and Airbus World
Competency in Structural aircraft repair will be advantage
To be flexible
Safety minded for both aspects: people and product
To be able to establish, maintain good relationships with customer and negotiate on the working party aspects.

At least two years of the contract will require on-site deployment at the customer location (MoB) in Teruel

This position will require a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

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.

Company:

Airbus Operations SL

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Customer Eng.&Technical Support&Services

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