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On-site in Illescas·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 28 Oct)
Airbus Spain
350 open roles
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Illescas
- Contract
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Fluent
- Education
- Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)
- Benefits
- Private health insurance, life insurance
Visa options
The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship
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Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
Does your profile fit this description? Apply now! We look forward to meeting you:
- Education: Vocational Training (Intermediate or Higher Level) in Non-Destructive Testing, Aeromechanical Maintenance, Metal Construction, Composite Materials or a related technical field.
- NDT certifications: Current Level 2 certification (per EN 4179 / NAS 410) in at least one primary method (preferably Ultrasonics - UT, Eddy Current - ET or Liquid Penetrant - PT).
- Experience: Demonstrable experience applying NDT methods in aeronautical manufacturing environments, composite/metallic components or high-demand sectors.
- Technical knowledge: Familiarity with reading manufacturing drawings, aeronautical workshop procedures and internal authorization management (QA/WA).
- Personal skills: Great attention to detail, analytical rigor, ability to make technical decisions and ease of working in a team.
- Languages: Fluent Spanish; intermediate level of technical English valued for interpreting manuals and specifications.
Nice to have
- Valued: Previous experience with automated inspection systems (Phased Array, C-Scan) or inspection of complex sandwich structures.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
At Airbus, we focus on people and their well-being. These are some of our social benefits:
- Vacation days plus flexible days throughout the year.
- Competitive compensation in line with the market and the profile.
- Collective transport service according to the work schedule and geographic location.
- Benefits package: life insurance, private medical insurance, pension plan, employee stock purchase plan, and study grants.
- On-site facilities: canteen/cafeteria, nursery school, and internal medical service.
- Access to volunteering projects and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and technical training in a multinational environment.
- Preferential prices and conditions on associated products and services.
The role
An opportunity has arisen for a Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician within Airbus Operations, Illescas (Toledo).
The selected person will join the Non-Destructive Testing and Manufacturing Quality Team. Our team is key to ensuring maximum structural integrity, safety, and excellence of essential aeronautical components in composite and metallic materials for the company's main programs. You will be part of a dynamic, cutting-edge, and high technical precision environment, working directly on flight components and state-of-the-art processes.
What you'll do
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Execute advanced NDT inspections: Perform non-destructive testing (ultrasonics, eddy current, penetrant testing, radiography, or thermography) on monolithic parts, sandwich structures, and structural joints.
- Interpret and evaluate results: Assess indications against aeronautical specifications to validate conformity or characterize defects (discontinuities, delaminations, inclusions).
- Ensure traceability and certification: Record and issue technical inspection reports, ensuring regulatory compliance and signing under quality authorization (QA/WA).
- Equipment maintenance and verification: Calibrate, verify and prepare inspection tools, probes, reference standards and instrumentation before each working day.
- Collaborate in technical resolution and countermeasures: Advise production, shop engineering and repair teams in the diagnosis and follow-up of non-conformities.
- Guarantee safety and quality standards: Rigorously comply with health, occupational safety and aerospace shop-floor procedures.
How you'll work
Permanent
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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.
Experience Level
Professional
Job Family
Composite Manufacturing
Hiring process
3 steps2 interviewsa task to doseveral weeks in all
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Selected applicants are offered a call or a short video interview.
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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 Operations SL
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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