FLIGHT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST ENGINEER

Welcome to this recruitment process with VuelingApplying is your first step to having the opportunity to join the first Top Employer airline in Europe. We hope the information you find here encourages you to apply so we can get to know you and stay connected.Let's start by getting to know us betterAt Vueling, we love things to happen. We always do our best to go one step further and do it better. We invite our people to celebrate their unique strengths, work as a team to overcome challenges and achieve their goals for the greater good.Our team is made of great professionals. Great and passionate people who collaborate, support and complement each other's skills.We are one of Europe's leading low-cost airlines, with special relevance in the Spanish domestic market, as well as in France and Italy.Job PurposeOversee, enhance, and optimize aircraft performance data and procedures within the Flight Operations department, adhering to safety, operational guidelines, and regulatory requirements, to ensure optimal aircraft performance, safety, and cost efficiency.Main AccountabilitiesEnsure all changes in airport data, such as runway distances, elevations, and obstacles, are accurately identified and communicated to the next level for impact evaluation.Identify and relay only the relevant NOTAMs that affect aircraft performance, ensuring critical temporary changes like runway closures or added obstacles are addressed promptly.Ensure all changes in airport procedures, approach paths, and noise abatement procedures are correctly implemented, maintaining accurate and up-to-date navigational charts.Analyze and update terrain data, identifying any potential false alerts and ensuring that all aircraft have the most current and accurate terrain information to prevent accidents.Determine the deterioration of aircraft engines by analyzing performance data, ensuring fuel consumption is accurately adjusted and communicated to relevant departments.Ensure pilots have up-to-date performance data in their OPTElectronic Flight Bag (EFB), allowing them to make accurate calculations based on current conditions.Evaluate the operational impact of obstacles and procedural changes, ensuring that aircraft can safely and efficiently operate under new constraints.Ensure pilots have clear, updated procedures for emergency scenarios, such as engine failures or rapid descents, enhancing operational safety.Incorporate maintenance data into performance calculations, ensuring that any recent engine cleaning or part replacements are reflected in the performance assessments.Assist in creating and validating new performance-related procedures, ensuring they are robust, compliant with regulations, and effectively improve operational efficiency.Provide essential technical support during peak periods, ensuring that critical tasks related to aircraft performance are handled without delay, involving stepping in to resolve complex issues and maintaining operational continuity, preventing any disruptions that could impact flight safety or efficiency.Ensure that new team members are thoroughly trained and confident in their roles by creating and maintaining up-to-date training materials, answering technical queries, and guiding them until they reach full competency, and help ensure that the department operates smoothly and efficiently as new staff members integrate into the team.Ensure the company's performance procedures remain cutting edge by attending international workshops and integrating the latest industry innovations and standards, enhancing the operational efficiency and safety of the company's flight performance systems.Main Responsibilities - TasksOversee the analysis of daily airport data differences.Process and categorize NOTAMs (Notice to Airmen).Update and validate cartography data every 28 days.Manage the GPWS (Ground Proximity Warning System) database.Calculate monthly performance factors for all aircraft types.Validate and maintain OPT software weekly.Perform and report on performance impact assessments.Prepare contingency procedures and updates for performance manuals.Manage the performance factor graphical analysis and reporting.Liaise with maintenance for updates on engine washes and changes.Be the trainer and mentor for new team members, ensuring the creation and updating of all necessary technical material, and supporting them with any technical questions that may arise until they gain expertise.Attend various international workshops related to Performance with the aim of ensuring that the ongoing procedures are the most up to date and advanced.Main RelationshipsMaintenance DepartmentFlight Operations and Standards DepartmentSafety DepartmentFlight Dispatch and PilotsEFB (Electronic Flight Bag) Admin TeamData ProviderSoftware ProviderRegulatory BodiesOther AirlinesEducationA degree in Aeronautical Engineering or similar is required.In-depth understanding of aircraft performance principles, including take-off and landing calculations, engine performance, and the impact of obstacles and environmental factors on flight operations.Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards in aviation, ensuring all performance procedures and calculations adhere to safety regulations and guidelines.Proficiency in using Flight Bag systems (e.g., FlySmart) and electronic flight operation tools.Expertise in using performance calculation software.Familiarity with statistical methods and probability analysis.Experience2–3 years of experience in an airline's engineering or flight operations department is required, and experience specifically in a performance engineering role.Experience in analyzing and interpreting performance data and trends for identifying impacts on operational safety and efficiency.Hands‑on experience working with GPWS data, including identifying false alerts and assessing their impact on flight operations.Involvement in project management activities, particularly those related to performance data validation and software updates.CompetenciesProactivityInitiativeAnalytical CapacityAssertive CommunicationProject managementLanguagesSpanish, C1English, C1LocationBarcelona, Viladecans.We are the only Top Employer airline in EuropeFor the second year running, Vueling is the only European airline and the only low-cost airline in the world to obtain this certification. The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organisations based on the participation and results of their HR Best Practices Survey.#FlyToYourFullPotentialEvery single person who works with us is unique. Join us is accepting the invite to fly to your full potential through self-development and pursuing your professional passion. Our employee value proposition and benefits include staff travel, discounts, a flexible working model, and more Want to learn more.Our CultureWe thrive on teamwork and collaboration. Joining our team means being part of a cohesive unit that works together, shares knowledge, and supports each other.Our positive working atmosphere is unique and essential to our productivity and growth. You'll be surrounded by diverse and dynamic professionals. We are passionate about what we do: Connecting People and Places Learn more about our Mission, Vision, & Values.Our Recruitment ProcessYour experience as a candidate is critical for us. We firmly believe that understanding our process will alleviate anxiety and ignite your passion for this extraordinary experience Please take a closer look at how our process works.#J-18808-Ljbffr