Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Electrical Assembly EF2000)

Airbus Defence and Space; Getafe; Híbrido; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Stock options

Retirement plan

On-site facilities

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid) seeks an Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Electrical Assembly) to join the Eurofighter EF2000 Production & Flight Line Team. You will perform electrical assembly, harness routing, and functional testing for military aircraft, contributing to flight readiness.

The role requires hands-on aviation electrical work, strong English and Spanish skills, and a proactive approach to quality and safety.

Formación

• AMT / TMA qualification or related technical discipline in Aeronautical Maintenance.
• Practical experience in aircraft electrical assembly and functional testing.
• Advanced English and Spanish (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of avionics, electrical integration, wiring, soldering and crimping.
• Nice to have: EASA B1/B2 license or Eurofighter/engine ground runs.

Responsabilidades

• Perform electrical assembly, harness routing and system modifications per instructions.
• Conduct functional testing of avionics and mechanical systems in FAL and Flight Line.
• Support Flight Line operations including aircraft reception and pre-flight activities.
• Detect, troubleshoot and resolve issues during integration and testing.
• Carry out basic electrical testing and first-level quality inspections.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Electrical assembly

Functional testing

Avionics knowledge

Wiring & crimping

English/Spanish bilingual

Educación

AMT / TMA qualification

Herramientas

Soldering

Crimping tools

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

An opportunity for an Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Electrical Assembly) has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the Eurofighter EF2000 Production & Flight Line Team, participating in the electrical integration, functional testing, and flight readiness of military aircraft. The team operates in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment spanning both the Final Assembly Line (FAL) and Flight Line operations, working directly with cutting-edge defense products.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical assembly, integration, harness routing, and system modifications (soldering, crimping) according to technical instructions, work orders, and job cards.
• Conduct functional testing of avionics and mechanical systems within the Final Assembly Line (FAL) and operational testing on the Flight Line.
• Support Flight Line operations, including aircraft reception, operational testing preparation, engine ground runs, and pre-flight launch activities.
• Detect, troubleshoot, and resolve technical incidents occurring during integration and functional testing phases.
• Carry out basic electrical testing (continuity, bonding) and first-level quality inspections to ensure assembly readiness.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating effectively with cross-functional production and maintenance teams.

Skills

• Education: Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT / TMA) qualification or related technical discipline in Aeronautical Maintenance.
• Experience: Practical experience in aircraft electrical assembly, functional testing, or flight line operations.
• Soft skills: High adaptability to operational environments, strong collaborative mindset, and commitment to quality and safety standards.
• Languages: Advanced level in English & Spanish (both written & spoken).
• Technical knowledge: Avionics and aircraft mechanics, electrical integration techniques (wiring, crimping, soldering), basic electrical testing, and ability to interpret technical production documentation.
• Valuable / Nice to have: Possession of an EASA B1/B2 license, previous experience in the Eurofighter (EF2000) program, or experience in engine ground runs will be highly valued.

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.

Company

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Electrician

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