Materiel Support Manager - A330 MRTT Fleet

Job Description:

An opportunity for a Materiel Support Manager - A330 MRTT Fleet has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the Derivatives Material Services Team within the Customer Services organization. The department is in charge of providing end-to-end Material Support and managing Performance-Based Logistics contracts for the A330 MRTT Fleet for international military customers. The jobholder will reinforce our Customer Services organization, acting as a key link between Material Services and Program Management to drive operational readiness, secure supply chain milestones, and steer contract performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

• Deliver the Initial Part List (IPL), material repairs, and replenishment activities supporting the A330 MRTT Fleet.

• Manage In-Service Support and Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) contracts, acting as the primary Material Services point of contact for Programme Managers.

• Drive End-to-End material issue resolution across operational, planning, procurement, quality, and logistics centers of competence to meet milestone commitments.

• Steer financial performance and cost evolution (EBIT, revenues, budget expenditure), identifying deviations early and defining corrective action plans.

• Coordinate and deploy Derivatives Material Services operational policies across local Airbus DS teams stationed at active customer air bases.

• Oversee risk management, formal governance reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean Services) to optimize operational efficiency and cost targets.

SKILLS

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

• Education: Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering degree, or a related technical discipline.

• Experience: Proven experience in Materiel Support, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Procurement within complex engineering environments.

• Soft skills: Autonomous and accountable with strong prioritization, problem-solving skills, and a demonstrated ability to build trustful, collaborative stakeholder relationships.

• Languages: Advanced level in English & Spanish (both written & spoken).

• Technical knowledge: Strong proficiency in SAP (Logistics/Materials), Supply Chain operations, and KPI/Performance Management.

• Valuable / Nice to have: Experience with Performance-Based Logistics (PBL), defense sector logistics, or aerospace service contracts will be valued.

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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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

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Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Family

Material Support & services

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