B1 Working Party Manager (Spain, Worldwide)

Job Description:

About the role:

As a Working Party Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing aircraft repairs projects from the planning phase, through the embodiment and release to service. You will act in a certifying capacity, coordinate the Airbus team on-site and work with our customer to deliver on time, on cost and on quality products to an industry leading standard.

As this role is mainly for structural repair activities, a successful applicant should have spent a considerable period engaged in activities such as heavy maintenance, manufacture or cargo conversion.

MAIN ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing team competencies and allocating work
• Carrying out inspections
• Certifying aircraft repair tasks in establishing Working Party file and issuing Certificate of Release to Service for the work package performed, in accordance with EASA/PART 145 rules
• Ensure airworthiness of the aircraft for the work performed through the Working Party.
• Maintain compliance with Airbus 145 procedures
• Manage the customers on site

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Away from our primary activity, the Working Party Manager can expect to be engaged in other activities such as:

• Supporting across programs in advisory role
• Developing special working party tools
• Developing and validating Service Bulletins (SB)
• Engaging with other Airbus department on cross projects
• Supporting Airlines and MROs in advisory role such as troubleshooting and repair embodiment
• Support Airbus production in pre-SB

Note: this role could require extensive travel. All applicants should be prepared to travel for long periods on short notice.

QUALIFICATIONS (mandatory):

• EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance License Cat B1 (and B2 and C are an added advantage)
• Minimum 2 current Airbus current Type Ratings in B1 category
• 5 years certifying experience in a supervisory role
• Excellent command of English; French, German and Spanish are a added advantage

REQUIREMENTS:

• minimum 10 years experience on A380 products
• experience in working abroad
• excellent communication skills
• proven experience in managing teams
• competency with IT tolls, such as G-Suite, SAP, Workday, AirNavX, Airbus World
• competency in structural aircraft repair (added advantage)
• flexibility and agility
• Previous work experience with budgets, schedules and quality
• ability to work autonomously
• ability to take initiatives and decisions
• team player

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 Helicopters International Services Designated Activity Company

Employment Type:

Fixed term

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Customer Eng.&Technical Support&Services <JF-CS-PS>

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