A400M Material Support Specialist

Prestwick Aerosystems; Getafe; Híbrido; EUR 55.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

Transport service

Stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

Canteen

Development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe (Madrid) seeks a Material Support Services Coordinator to join the Material Support Services Team. You will act as the main focal point for customers and subsidiaries, coordinating cross-functional alignment to ensure high levels of material availability for programs like A400M.

The role requires 3–5 years in Material Support or related fields within aerospace or defense, with strong English (C1/C2) and Spanish skills, and a proactive, problem-solving

Formación

• 3–5 years of experience in Material Support, Customer Services, Program Management, or Supply Chain in aerospace/defense.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across Programs, Legal, Finance, Eng, Procurement, and MRO.
• Strong understanding of material availability, spares, repairs and ISS deliverables.
• Knowledge of contract management and budget tracking is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Act as the main focal point for customers and subsidiaries on Material Support Services.
• Coordinate cross-functional alignment between Material Support and internal directorates.
• Drive contract execution to maximize fleet availability and resolve queries efficiently.
• Forecast requirements, support OP budget, schedule expenditures, and mitigate deviations.
• Monitor procedures, contracts, and supply chain visibility to mitigate risks.
• Ensure all spares and repairs are provided On-Time, On-Cost, and On-Quality.

Conocimientos

Cross-functional coordination

Problem-solving mindset

Risk management

Adaptability

English proficiency (C1/C2)

Spanish proficiency

Educación

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Supply Chain

Degree in Business Administration

Herramientas

Budget tracking tools

Contract management tools

Descripción del empleo

An opportunity for a Material Support Services Coordinator has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the Material Support Services Team. This multidisciplinary and cross-functional team plays a critical role in customer satisfaction and fleet support, acting as the primary bridge between external clients, international subsidiaries, and internal directorates to ensure high-performance material availability for major programs such as the A400M.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the main focal point for customers and subsidiaries regarding all Material Support Services (spares, AGEs, repairs, and ISS deliverables), guaranteeing high-level service quality.
• Coordinate cross-functional alignment between the Material Support organization and key internal directorates (Programs, Legal, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, MRO, etc.).
• Drive contract execution to maximize A400M Fleet Availability by anticipating material availability needs and resolving customer queries efficiently.
• Manage contract financial performance by forecasting requirements, contributing to the annual OP budget, scheduling expenditures, and mitigating budget deviations.
• Monitor procedures, contracts, and end-to-end supply chain visibility to systematically manage and mitigate operational risks and issues.
• Ensure all contractual deliverables (spares and repairs) are provided On-Time, On-Cost, and On-Quality.

SKILLS

• Education: Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience: At least 3–5 years of experience in Material Support, Customer Services, Program Management, or Supply Chain within the aerospace or defense industry.
• Soft skills: Strong cross-functional coordination, problem-solving mindset, risk management abilities, and high adaptability to work in a networking environment.
• Languages: Advanced level in English (C1/C2) & Spanish (both written & spoken).
• Technical knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Material Support operations (Spares, Repairs, AGEs), contract management, and budget tracking tools/methodologies.
• Valuable / Nice to have: Direct experience with the A400M program or military fleet support services will be highly valued.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

• 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.

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 Information

• Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU
• Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Material Support & services

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