CREW MANPOWER MANAGER

Vueling Airlines SA; Viladecans; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading European low-cost airline is seeking a People Manager to define and optimize crew manpower strategies. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in operations or project management, particularly in aviation. Strong skills in strategic implementation, stakeholder management, and financial acumen are essential. This position is located in Viladecans, Barcelona, and offers a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Servicios

Staff travel

Discounts

Flexible working model

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Operations, Network Management, Finance or Project Management roles focused on Continuous Improvement, ideally within the aviation sector.
• C1 level in English and Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Build and maintain a manpower strategy.
• Work closely with the Re‑Fleet Team to deliver the Crew Transition plan.
• Model complex transition scenarios under uncertainty.
• Define all manpower leavers forecast assumptions.
• Ensure continuous execution of the manpower strategy throughout the year.

Conocimientos

Strategic Implementation

Negotiation & Consensus Building

Stakeholder management

Resilience & Adaptability

Communication

Project Management

Analytical & Data-Driven

Financial Acumen

Leadership & Team Development

Technical Proficiency

Educación

Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or Aeronautical Management

Descripción del empleo

Welcome to this recruitment process with Vueling!

Applying is your first step to having the opportunity to join the first Top Employer airline in Europe. We hope the information you find hereencourages you to apply so we can get to know you and stay connected.

Let's start by getting to know us better!

At Vueling, we love things to happen. We always do our best to go one step further and do it better. We invite our people to celebrate their unique strengths, work as a team to overcome challenges and achieve their goals for the greater good.

Our team is made of great professionals. Great and passionate people who collaborate, support and complement each other's skills.

We are one of Europe's leading low-cost airlines, with special relevance in the Spanish domestic market, as well as in France and Italy.

Job Purpose

Define the crew manpower sizing necessary to operate Vueling’s production. Responsible for optimizing crew resources across all Vueling operations while ensuring the right balance of:

• Maximized cost efficiency
• Maximized productivity (IAG Targets)
• Operational robustness
• Crew quality of life

This position plays a key role in the Fleet Transition project. The role requires strategic foresight, agile planning, analytical excellence, and cross-functional coordination to align crew deployment, training capacity, and base transitions with operational timelines. Ensuring the right crew, with the right skills, are in the right place at the right time to support a seamless fleet integration.

Main Responsibilities - Tasks

• Build and maintain a manpower strategy.
• Work closely with the Re‑Fleet Team to deliver the Crew Transition plan.
• Model complex transition scenarios under uncertainty.
• Define all manpower leavers forecast assumptions (part‑time, attrition, etc.).
• Ensure continuous execution of the manpower strategy throughout the year, coordinating with relevant departments.
• Continuously monitor and optimize crew resource utilization, ensuring balance between operational robustness, cost, and crew quality of life.
• Convert headcount into FTE projections with precision and transparency.
• Develop manpower scenarios and identify capacity opportunities; analyze inefficiencies, ensure optimal application of company agreements, and proactively propose improvements.
• Define annual Crew Manpower targets and shape corresponding OKRs.
• Support Crew Standards and Labour Relations with assumptions, models, and analytical input for negotiations and conflict resolution.

Main Relationships

• Re‑Fleet Transformation Team
• Network & Scheduling
• Flight Operations & Cabin Crew
• Training
• Finance, Fleet, and SPM

Education

• Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or Aeronautical Management.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Operations, Network Management, Finance or Project Management roles focused on Continuous Improvement, ideally within the aviation sector.

Competencies

• Strategic Implementation: Ability to execute and align strategic plans with company objectives in evolving contexts.
• Negotiation & Consensus Building: Understands team motivations and dynamics to resolve conflicts constructively.
• Stakeholder management: Builds strong working relationships through emotional intelligence and active listening.
• Resilience & Adaptability: Maintains performance and decision quality under pressure and uncertainty, adapting strategies to shifting demands.
• Communication: Effective at conveying complex messages with clarity, fostering trust and alignment.
• Project Management: Proven ability to coordinate complex, cross‑departmental projects.
• Analytical & Data‑Driven: Strong quantitative mindset; capable of making sound decisions in uncertain or high‑pressure environments.
• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of cost management, forecasting, and business case development.
• Leadership & Team Development: Focused on cultivating teams that remain cohesive and high‑performing through change and ambiguity.
• Technical Proficiency: Experienced in analytical modelling.

Languages

• English: C1
• Spanish: C1

Location

Viladecans, Barcelona

Level

People Manager 4

About Vueling

We are the only Top Employer airline in Europe and the only low‑cost airline in the world to obtain that certification for the second year running. Our value proposition and benefits include staff travel, discounts, a flexible working model, and more.

We thrive on teamwork and collaboration. Joining our team means being part of a cohesive unit that works together, shares knowledge and supports each other. Our positive working atmosphere is unique and essential to our productivity and growth. We are passionate about what we do: Connecting People and Places!

Our Recruitment Process: Your experience as a candidate is critical for us. We firmly believe that understanding our process will alleviate anxiety and ignite your passion for this extraordinary experience. Learn more how our process works.