Flight Line Maintenance Manager - C295 (Hybrid Role)

Airbus Defence And Space; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Employee stock options

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAU is seeking a Flight Line Maintenance Manager for the C295 fleet at MATACÁN/Salamanca. The role leads MRO activities, coordinating line and base maintenance while certifying events in compliance with AM Working Party procedures.

You will manage local maintenance teams, ensure safety and quality standards, and collaborate with planning, engineering and support teams to execute scheduled maintenance. Fluency in Spanish is required; English is a plus.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in Aircraft Maintenance and MRO operations with leadership exposure.
• Strong team management and leadership abilities; good decision-making and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate, and certify scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for C295 aircraft per AM Working Party procedures.
• Lead and supervise local maintenance teams across line and base maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards for all deliverables and certifications.
• Oversee daily line maintenance activities and resolve technical issues to maintain fleet readiness.
• Coordinate with planning, engineering, and support teams for scheduled base maintenance events.

Skills

Team leadership

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Spanish fluency

English knowledge

Education

Aeronautical / Industrial Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

An opportunity for a HO Flight Line Maintenance Manager has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Salamanca (MATACÁN Air Base). The selected candidate will join the MRO Network Team as part of the maintenance organization, leading LTA Maintenance activities for the C295 fleet; the team will oversee both line maintenance and base maintenance operations. The jobholder will reinforce our production capabilities in MATACÁN Air Base, taking full responsibility for managing, coordinating, and certifying scheduled and unscheduled maintenance events while ensuring compliance with Aircraft Maintenance (AM) Working Party procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate, and certify both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities for C295 aircraft in Matacán in accordance with AM Working Party procedures.
• Lead and supervise local maintenance teams, ensuring smooth production flow across line and base maintenance operations.
• Ensure full compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards for all maintenance deliverables and certifications.
• Oversee daily line maintenance activities, resolving technical issues promptly to maintain operational fleet readiness.
• Coordinate with planning, engineering, and support teams to prepare and execute scheduled base maintenance events effectively.

Skills

• Education: Aeronautical / Industrial Engineering degree or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: Almost 5 years of experience in Aircraft Maintenance and MRO operations, including demonstrated leadership in a similar MRO position.
• Soft skills: Strong team management and leadership skills, high decision‑making capacity, problem‑solving mindset, and strong communication abilities.
• Languages: Advanced level in Spanish (both written & spoken). Fluency in English will be a plus.
• Technical knowledge: In‑depth knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures, regulatory frameworks (AM procedures for Working Parties), and production control.
• Travel availability: Occasional national travels (to other Airbus facilities or client sites) for training or team meetings.
• Valuable / Nice to have: EASA Part-66 License (CAT C desirable) and hands‑on experience with the C295 platform.

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: Customer Eng.& Technical Support& Services < JF-CS-PS>

Location

Flight Line Maintenance Manager - C295 (Hybrid Role) Fuenlabrada, Kingdom Of Spain, ES

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