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 general 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. 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. Establish and steer technical collaboration across internal stakeholders (Design Offices, Service Programme Managers, Procurement, Legal)
to align services with broader program objectives. 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. 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. Advanced / Negotiation level in English (C1 or equivalent), both written and spoken. Robust background in flight operations engineering, mission planning concepts, project management methodology (budget, KPIs, scheduling), and technical supplier management. Take a look at some of our social
benefits:
Hybrid model of working when possible. Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location. Benefits such as life insurance, 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. Permanent ------
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📌 LTA Flight Ops Services Engineer (España)
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