Maintenance Program Systems Engineer

About the role

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Maintenance Program Systems Engineer in its Maintenance Programs Department in Getafe (Madrid). The department ensures Airworthiness Authority approval of the scheduled maintenance requirements for A400M, A330 MRTT and C-295 aircraft, using the MRB process and the MSG-3 methodology, and works directly with operators and authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Perform systems MSG-3 analyses to identify scheduled maintenance requirements for A400M, A330 MRTT/FSTA, C-295 and other aircraft, and present them to operators and authorities (mainly EASA and INTA/CQC).
• Provide technical support to customers on scheduled maintenance requirements, with special attention to ASAC services.
• Analyse aircraft design changes, modifications and in-service documentation (SBs, OIT, AOT) for their impact on MSG-3 analyses, the MRBR and MPD.
• Analyse in-service customer maintenance inspection reports for interval evolution and escalation exercises for the MRBR.
• Develop solutions and customise operator maintenance programs, optimising task intervals and supporting technical queries.
• Collaborate with department disciplines (Systems, Structure, Zonal, MPD) when needed.

Required profile

• Engineering degree.
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance and of aircraft systems (especially those covered by the department) highly recommended.
• Good oral and written presentation skills.
• Ability to cope with a demanding environment and good coordination and relational skills with customers, suppliers and Airbus departments.

What we offer

• Permanent position based in Getafe, with occasional travel to other Airbus DS and customer sites.
• Vacation days plus additional days off during the year.
• Hybrid working where possible, and collective transport depending on schedule and location.
• Life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan or study grants.
• On-site facilities such as a free canteen, kindergarten and medical office.
• Upskilling opportunities and development prospects in a multicultural environment.