Overview
FLIGHT OPS TECHNICIAN - A/C SYSTEMS & MANUALS at Vueling Airlines. Meticulously analyse, update, and maintain Airbus aircraft systems manuals and documentation within Flight Operations, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and operational procedures to optimise safety, compliance, and efficiency across all flight and ground operations.
Main Accountabilities
* Ensure all Airbus manuals (flight crew, cabin crew, configuration, and systems) are updated, accurate, and compliant with manufacturer revisions and regulatory standards.
* Guarantee safe and efficient integration of new or second-hand aircraft through accurate technical studies and documentation.
* Assess and implement maintenance modifications across departments to maintain operational reliability.
* Calculate Magnetic Variation (MagVar) limitations for operational planning and establish appropriate guidelines.
* Ensure the customised Minimum Equipment List (MEL) is aligned with the Master MEL and operational requirements, reducing downtime and ensuring compliance.
* Identify training and procedural needs through analysis of Operational Differences Requirements (ODRs) to maintain safety and standards.
* Guarantee consistency and accuracy of Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) checklists to support standardised flight operations.
* Publish all operational manuals timely and accurately via the Flight Operations Document Management (FODM) system.
* Coordinate with the Transitions department and other stakeholders to ensure regulatory submissions and documentation are completed.
* Provide technical expertise on aircraft systems and operational changes to support cross-departmental decision-making.
Main Responsibilities - Tasks
* Analyse and update Airbus manufacturer manuals and documentation.
* Conduct technical studies on newly acquired aircraft, particularly second-hand units, to identify equipment and system differences.
* Participate in monthly maintenance reliability meetings and evaluate proposed modifications or retrofits.
* Calculate Magnetic Variation (MagVar) limitations for operational planning and establish restrictions where necessary.
* Support the development and maintenance of the customised Minimum Equipment List (MEL).
* Analyse Operational Differences Requirements (ODRs) for new systems or equipment, identifying impacts on training and procedures.
* Edit and update Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) checklists in line with the latest procedures and system updates.
* Coordinate with Airbus and internal departments to resolve documentation discrepancies.
* Manage the publication of updated manuals through the FODM system, ensuring correct formatting, accuracy, and timely distribution.
* Liaise with the Transitions department to collect and manage documentation for MELs and regulatory submissions.
* Attend cross-departmental meetings and contribute technical expertise related to aircraft systems and operational documentation.
Main Relationships
* Weight and Balance Department
* Performance Department
* Pilot Standards Department (Flight Crew and Cabin Crew Standards)
* Maintenance Department
* Transitions Department
* Airbus (Manufacturer)
* Systems Department
* Regulatory Authorities
Education
* Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering or a related field is mandatory.
Experience
* No Prior Experience Required for this entry-level role; relevant aviation operations or data analysis experience is beneficial.
Competencies
* Assertive communication
* Dynamism and proactivity
* Flexibility and adaptation
* Teamwork
* Results-oriented
* Planning and organisational skills
Languages
* Spanish: Proficiency at C1 level is crucial for interaction with local authorities and internal communications.
* English: Proficiency at C1 level.
Other
* Proficient with Excel for data analysis; macros experience is a plus. Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., C++, Java) is beneficial.
Location
Barcelona - Viladecans, Spain
Level
Individual Contributor 5
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