Join Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe, Spain as an A330 MRTT B1/B2 Aircraft Maintenance Technician. This permanent, full-time professional role involves working on a double shift pattern to prepare, perform, and certify maintenance works, with a requirement for fluent English and negotiation-level Spanish.
Requirements
Required: EASA Part 66 category B1 aircraft maintenance license with Airbus A330 rating (RR Trent 700 & GE CF6) without limitations.
Required: Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Airbus maintenance environment, including at least 2 years on the A330.
Required: Fluent English and negotiation-level Spanish.
Preferred: EASA Part 66 category B2 aircraft maintenance license.
Preferred: National and NATO security clearance (SC).
Skills & Responsibilities
EASA Part 66 B1 License: Certify base and line maintenance works and prepare aircraft for flight in the Final Assembly Line team.
Technical Documentation & Troubleshooting: Read detailed manufacturer manuals to perform discrepancy fixing, trouble-shooting, and retrofit mechanical works.
Production & Ground Testing Support: Execute production works and support ground and flight test campaigns managed by the MRTT Design Office.
Global Deployment & Customer Support: Travel internationally to customer sites to support delivery campaigns and implement Service Bulletins.
Potential transition routes: People from commercial airline maintenance or military aviation backgrounds may bring strong aircraft servicing experience, alongside meeting the mandatory EASA licensing and language requirements.
Job description
Job Description:
A vacancy for an A330 B1/B2 Aircraft Maintenance Technician has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, AD&S, in Getafe, Madrid. The successful applicant will join AD&S Final Assembly Line team with double shift.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Working as part of Final Assembly Line FAL A330 MRTT Flight Line Centre - AG4 team, the role shall be:
Prepare, perform and certify base and line maintenance works as a B1 certifying staff, working with a very small group of non-licensed technicians, when needed.
Aircraft preparation for flight by implementing on A/C the items recorded in the Test Preparation Sheet, TPS, issued by FlightOps organization for every flight.
Carry out production works on the aircraft to prepare it for ground test managed by MRTT Design Office and supervised by FAL- Quality as well as the required support during tests execution.
Carry out retrofit mechanical works and tests on the aircraft in accordance with applicable retrofit service bulletin or applicable Job Cards.
Perform aircraft discrepancy fixing, trouble-shooting, handling and servicing.
The position is based in Getafe but the candidate must be willing to work abroad at ADS customer’s sites during aircraft delivery, to support ground & flight tests campaigns as well as AD&S Service’s organization to implement Services Bulletins on site, to carry out aircraft conversion works at AD&S subcontractor premises, etc.
This is a challenging position combining a desirable military background, EASA Part 66 license as well as EMAR/FR 66 and working in an environment which planning charges almost in a daily basis. As a part of Flight Line Centre - AG4 organization, the candidate shall provide support to A330 MRTT and A310 DEMO when required.
The candidate shall be willing to obtain National and NATO clearance, HPS Habilitación Personal de Seguridad.
SKILLS
We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
Aircraft maintenance license EASA PART 66 category B1 aircraft rating Airbus A330 (RR TRENT 700 & GE CF6) without limitations. MANDATORY.
Being in possession of a valid EASA PART 66 category B2 aircraft maintenance license with the A330 will be HIGHLY RECOMMENDED .
Candidates shall have a minimum of 5 years of previous experience in Airbus aircraft maintenance environment and least 2 years working in A330 (RR TRENT 700) and/or (GE CF6). Candidates shall also be able to demonstrate by delivering during the selection process a copy of the relevant records to show up to date aircraft continuous training and experience in accordance to EASA regulation in this aircraft.
Candidate must be willing to work abroad for a limited periods of time on a regular basis
Holding of national and NATO security clearance (SC) will by highly appreciated.
The candidates shall have experience of working to high quality standards and have an understanding of work recording and job traceability. They will have experience in reading and understanding detailed technical data and manufacturer’s maintenance manuals and instructions in English. A high knowledge of Aircraft Health and Safety procedures and a good standard of computer literacy are required.
WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?
At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social 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.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU
Employment Type: Permanent -------
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Production means/Maintenance
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