Ops Fleet Management Specialist

Vueling; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vueling seeks a Fleet Planning professional to lead end-to-end fleet lifecycle activities, including entries into service, redeliveries, modifications, and ACMI operations, aligned with the capacity plan.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Flight Ops, OCC, Safety, Compliance and Finance to ensure regulatory, operational and financial readiness for fleet events, reporting to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace or Industrial Engineering.
• 1-2 years in airline Fleet Planning, Operations Strategy, Aircraft Maintenance, PMO or Project Management.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong planning, governance, risk management and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Manage aircraft entries into service, redeliveries, modifications, retrofits, product changes and ACMI operations across the fleet.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects involving Operations, Maintenance, Flight Operations, OCC, Safety, Compliance, Commercial and Finance teams.
• Lead planning, governance, risk management and stakeholder alignment for major fleet initiatives.
• Ensure operational, regulatory, commercial and financial readiness of fleet events and external capacity solutions.
• Monitor risks, dependencies and performance, providing reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Support the development of fleet planning, optimization and decision-support tools.

Skills

Fleet lifecycle

Capacity planning

Airline operations

ACMI operations

PMO governance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Autonomy

Bilingual: Spanish/English

Education

Aerospace/Industrial Eng

PM/Operations training

Job description

At Vueling, we connect people, places and opportunities

As part of the IAG Group, we are one of Europe's leading airlines, serving around 250 routes across 30 countries and welcoming millions of customers every year. With more than 5,000 employees, Vueling is the only European airline recognized as a Top Employer for three consecutive years. Driven by innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability, we are shaping the future of aviation while creating an environment where our people can grow, contribute, and make an impact.

Mission

Lead and coordinate the end-to-end management of Vueling's fleet lifecycle, including aircraft entries into service, redeliveries, modifications, long-term groundings and ACMI operations, ensuring safe, compliant, efficient and cost-effective fleet deployment aligned with the company's capacity plan.

Tasks & Responsibilities

Manage aircraft entries into service, redeliveries, modifications, retrofits, product changes and ACMI operations across the fleet.

Coordinate cross-functional projects involving Operations, Maintenance, Flight Operations, OCC, Safety, Compliance, Commercial and Finance teams.

Lead planning, governance, risk management and stakeholder alignment for major fleet initiatives.

Ensure operational, regulatory, commercial and financial readiness of fleet events and external capacity solutions.

Monitor risks, dependencies and performance, providing reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Support the development of fleet planning, optimization and decision-support tools.

Academic Background

Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Industrial Engineering.

Additional training in Project Management, Airline Operations, Fleet Management, Data Analysis or Optimization is desirable.

Experience

1-2 years of experience within an airline environment in Fleet Planning, Operations Strategy, Aircraft Maintenance, PMO or Project Management.

Experience managing complex cross-functional projects and multiple stakeholders.

Strong background in planning, governance, risk management and operational decision-making.

Ability to balance operational, safety, regulatory, commercial and financial requirements.

Experience in aircraft entry into service, redeliveries, ACMI operations, fleet transitions or fleet optimization projects is highly valued.

Skills

Fleet lifecycle and capacity planning expertise.

Strong understanding of airline operations, aviation regulations and ACMI operations.

Project management, stakeholder management and governance skills.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Excellent communication, influencing and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Ability to work autonomously in complex and fast-paced environments.

Fluent Spanish and English (minimum C1 level).

Vueling Values

Our values are what we believe in, what we stand for and how we behave.

Make it happen

Make it better

Make it safe

Make it cost-focused

Make it customer-oriented

Win together

Vueling is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other status.