Flight Ops Services Engineer

An opportunity for a Flight Operations Services Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the Flight Operations Services Team within Military Aircraft Customer Support. The department is in charge of delivering critical operational services and data products to military transport aircraft fleets worldwide. The team is multidisciplinary, highly customer-oriented, and operates in close collaboration with global avionics suppliers, engineering design offices, and military air forces. The jobholder will reinforce our services perimeter, taking an active role in the end-to-end definition, technical project management, and on-time/on-quality delivery of flight ops solutions, aerodata products (NavDB, terrain databases), and operational support.

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

• Deliver core Flight Operations Services: Lead the On-Time, In-Quality, and In-Cost (OTQC) delivery of operational services and queries resolution for worldwide military operators, including flight performance, mission planning, and aerodata products (NavDB, terrain databases).
• Drive Business Development & Service Design: Design, integrate, and deploy new flight operations service packages tailored to customer needs, directly supporting business growth and operational readiness.
• Lead Technical Project Management: Define and execute Project Management Plans (scope, budget, scheduling, KPIs, and deliverables) balancing cost and quality targets while adhering to aeronautical regulatory standards.
• Manage Program Risks & Mitigations: Proactively identify technical and operational risks across active services and implement structured mitigation action plans.
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Interfaces: Establish and steer technical collaboration across internal stakeholders (Design Offices, Service Programme Managers, Procurement, Legal) to align services with broader program objectives.
• Supervise External Technology Providers: Serve as the technical focal point for tier-1 avionics and data suppliers (e.g., Honeywell, Thales, Collins Aerospace, Navblue, GE, Jeppesen) to ensure technical compliance and SLA adherence.

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

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: At least 3-5 years of technical experience in aerospace customer services, flight operations, or technical project management within the aeronautical sector.
• Soft skills: Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills, ability to pitch value propositions, structured problem-solving mindset, and agility to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Languages: Advanced / Negotiation level in English (C1 or equivalent), both written and spoken.
• Technical knowledge: Robust background in flight operations engineering, mission planning concepts, project management methodology (budget, KPIs, scheduling), and technical supplier management.
• Valuable / Nice to have: Operational or systems knowledge of military transport aircraft (such as A400M or C295), prior experience within Airbus processes/tools, and availability for occasional international travel.

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 Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Customer Flight/Mission & Ops Support

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