LTA Flight Ops Services Engineer

Airbus Atlantic; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Life insurance

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

On-site facilities

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid) seeks a Flight Operations Services Engineer to reinforce the Flight Operations Services Team. You will lead end-to-end delivery of flight ops solutions, aerodata products, and operational support for worldwide military fleets.

The role requires 3–5 years in aerospace customer services or flight operations, plus strong project management and stakeholder skills. A hybrid work model and international collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of technical experience in aerospace customer services or flight ops.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.
• Advanced English language skills (C1 or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead OTQC delivery of flight operations services for global operators.
• Design, integrate and deploy new flight operations service packages.
• Define and manage Project Management Plans (scope, budget, schedule, KPIs).
• Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional interfaces across internal teams and external providers.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Flight Operations

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

English C1

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BSc Aeronautical Eng

MSc Aeronautical Eng

Tools

NavDB

Terrain Databases

PM Tools

Job description

Job Description

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 global 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Interfaces: Establish and steer technical collaboration across internal stakeholders (Design Offices, Service Programme Managers, Procurement, Legal) to align services with broader program objectives.
• Supervise External Technology Providers: 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.

SKILLS

• Education: 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.
• Soft skills: Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills, ability to pitch value propositions, structured problem-solving mindset, and agility to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Languages: Advanced / Negotiation level in English (C1 or equivalent), both written and spoken.
• Technical knowledge: Robust background in flight operations engineering, mission planning concepts, project management methodology (budget, KPIs, scheduling), and technical supplier management.
• Valuable / Nice to have: Operational or systems knowledge of military transport aircraft (such as A400M or C295), prior experience within Airbus processes/tools, and availability for occasional international travel.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AN AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
• Attractive salary.
• 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.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

Compliance

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We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.