HO Flight Line Maintenance Manager – Matacán Air Base

About the role

An opportunity has arisen for a HO Flight Line Maintenance Manager at Airbus Defence and Space, based at Matacán Air Base in Salamanca. The role leads line and base maintenance activities for the C295 fleet, ensuring compliance with Airbus and regulatory procedures.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering degree or related technical discipline.
• Approximately 5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance and MRO operations, with leadership responsibilities.
• Advanced Spanish language skills; English fluency is a plus.
• Availability for occasional national travel for training or meetings.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures and regulatory frameworks (AM Working Party).
• Production control expertise.
• EASA Part‑66 licence (CAT C desirable).
• Hands‑on experience with the C295 platform.

What we offer

• Attractive salary and vacation plus additional days‑off.
• Hybrid working model promoting work‑life balance.
• Health insurance, retirement plan, employee stock options and study grants.
• On‑site facilities such as free canteen, kindergarten and medical office.
• Upskilling opportunities and career development in a multicultural environment.