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Join Airbus Operations in Getafe, Spain as a Personal Assistant to the HO RFE Airframe Engineering in a permanent, full-time professional role featuring a hybrid work model. You will serve as the right hand to the Head of Department, managing executive calendars, coordinating high-level events, and facilitating communication in a dynamic international engineering environment.

Job description

Job Description:

An opportunity for an Executive Assistant / Management Support Specialist has arisen within Airbus Operations, Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the RFE Airframe Engineering team, acting as the key operational partner and "right hand" to the Head of Department. The team operates in a dynamic, international engineering environment, where coordination, agile communication, and operational efficiency are critical to driving daily engineering challenges and cross-functional projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The jobholder will be responsible for:

Executive Support & Agenda Management: Proactively manage complex executive calendars and email flows, prioritizing urgent matters and compiling briefings required for timely decision-making.
High-Level Event & Meeting Coordination: Plan and organize internal and external events (such as Town Halls, Weblives, and VIP visits), oversee end-to-end logistics, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure prompt delivery of Minutes of Meeting (MoM) and action tracking.
Information Flow & Stakeholder Facilitation: Act as the central communication hub within the department, building strong working relationships across local teams and serving as the primary liaison for international stakeholders.
Operational & Facility Administration: Serve as the focal point for IT tools, HR administrative workflows, and Facility Management, while managing travel bookings, expense reporting, and office procurement.
Sustainability & Workspace Optimization: Lead and advocate for eco-efficiency initiatives within the office environment, fostering a paperless culture, waste reduction practices, and sustainable operational logistics.

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you:

Education: University degree in Business Administration, Translation, Secretarial Studies, Humanities, or a related discipline.
Experience: Proven experience (typically 3+ years) providing executive assistance, administrative coordination, or management support, preferably within an international or engineering-focused corporate environment.
Soft skills: High level of discretion, strong prioritization abilities under tight deadlines, excellent interpersonal and networking skills, and adaptability in multicultural environments.
Languages: Advanced / Negotiation level in English (C1 or equivalent) and fluent Spanish; French or German is a plus.
Technical knowledge: Advanced proficiency in digital workplace tools (Google Workspace / Microsoft 365, calendar management tools, virtual meeting platforms) and travel/expense management systems.

Airbus

Personal Assistant to the HO RFE Airframe Engineering

Getafe

Hybrid

Attractive salary

Valuable / Nice to have: Previous experience in the aerospace, manufacturing, or tech industries, as well as hands-on experience driving internal sustainability or paperless workplace initiatives.

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 .
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.

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 Operations SL

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Administration / Documentation

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. 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. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

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.

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