Aircraft Structures Engineer

Vueling
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Aircraft Structures Engineer

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Welcome to this recruitment process with Vueling!

Applying 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 better!

At 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 Purpose

Analyze, monitor and support the resolution of aircraft structural damages and related airworthiness findings, within the CAMO Engineering function of the Maintenance organization, in compliance with manufacturer instructions, regulatory requirements and approved engineering data, in order to ensure continuous airworthiness of the fleet while minimizing operational disruption and repair-related inefficiencies.

Main Accountabilities

  • Ensure structural issues affecting the fleet are properly identified, tracked, and escalated when required, supporting safe operation and fleet continuity.

  • Contribute to the timely and technically sound closure of airworthiness review (ARC) findings, avoiding limitations to aircraft certification or operation.

  • Ensure accurate technical reporting and traceability of structural damage assessments to support engineering decisions and maintenance actions.

  • Maintain full visibility of structural damages across the fleet, ensuring ongoing awareness of the structural condition of each aircraft.

  • Provide an up-to-date overview of fleet structural status, supporting efficient maintenance planning and maximizing aircraft availability.

  • Ensure correct interpretation and application of Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, MPD tasks, and other manufacturer or regulatory structural requirements.

  • Support continuous airworthiness through reliable, auditable damage control data and documentation, underpinning regulatory compliance and operational safety.

  • Contribute to operational performance and efficiency through structural business improvement initiatives.

  • Ensure alignment and consistency within the Technical Services team in the handling of structural engineering topics. 

Main Responsibilities

  • Assist in the management of structural issues affecting the fleet.

  • Support the resolution of ARC findings related to aircraft repairs or structural damage.

  • Analyse structural damages and produce clear, consistent, and traceable structural damage assessments.

  • Control, update, and maintain the aircraft Damage Map.

  • Support maintenance teams by providing structural engineering guidance for daily maintenance operations.

  • Evaluate structural-related data from manufacturers and regulatory authorities.

  • Collaborate with Technical Services team members on day-to-day structural engineering activities.

  • Contribute to incremental improvements in structural processes and practices to reduce repeat findings and operational inefficiencies.

  • Perform any other responsibility or function inherent to the role, fulfilling the mission of the job when required.

Main Relationships

  • Vueling Maintenance Department: to support execution of repairs, clarify structural findings and ensure maintenance actions align with engineering assessments.

  • Finance Department: to support visibility of cost implications associated with structural damages and repairs, when required.

  • MROs and Mechanics: to clarify repair requirements, support damage interpretation, and resolve technical queries arising during maintenance activities.

Education

  • Aeronautical Engineering Degree.

  • Experience with Boeing 737 Fleet is a plus.

  • Fundamental understanding of aircraft structures and structural damage.

  • Basic familiarity with airworthiness concepts and continuous airworthiness requirements.

  • Ability to interpret manufacturer and regulatory documentation (ADs, SBs, MPD).

Experience 

  • +3-4 years of experience in similar roles is desirable.

  • Exposure to maintenance or engineering environments.

  • Initial experience working with maintenance teams or repair documentation.

Languages 

Spanish C1

English C1

Location

Viladecans, Barcelona - España

We are the only Top Employer airline in Europe

For 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. This survey covers six HR domains consisting of 20 topics including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellbeing and more.

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🟡 Our Culture 

We 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 Process 

Your 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.

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