CAE

Airlines Transitions Engineer

Madrid Full time

Our engineers are the technical visionaries behind our innovative solutions. Globally recognized for delivering cutting-edge systems, you’ll tackle complex challenges, collaborate across functions, and lead advancements that shape our industry. Supported by a culture of flexibility, growth, and innovation, join us to create a lasting legacy in safety and simulation.

                                                                                                         

Airlines Transitions Engineer

The Airline Transitions Engineer supports aircraft transitions within the CAE Parc Airline Technical Services Department, contributing to aircraft deliveries and re-deliveries across a range of client projects. The role ensures that aircraft transitions are executed efficiently, on time, and in compliance with airworthiness, regulatory, and contractual lease requirements, while coordinating with multiple stakeholders across the aviation industry.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing technical support throughout aircraft transitions, including deliveries and re-deliveries, ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards and lease agreement requirements.
  • Managing project timelines with a focus on maintenance event planning and timely transfer of aircraft title.
  • Performing records management activities, including detailed records reviews to validate maintenance history, compliance status, and accuracy, and maintaining a comprehensive discrepancy list.
  • Coordinating pre-transition activities with internal and external stakeholders, including airlines, lessors, maintenance organizations, and regulatory authorities, to align schedules and resources.
  • Acting as a central point of contact between airlines, lessors, and service providers to support smooth and efficient aircraft transitions.
  • Participating in aircraft data import and validation activities within Maintenance Information Systems.
  • Supporting multiple aircraft transition projects simultaneously, as assigned by the Fleet Technical Management Leader.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Vocational or technical education in a relevant field (Aerospace, Aeronautics, or similar) and/or 2–3 years of experience working within the aviation industry.
  • Working-level proficiency in English, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Technical aviation experience gained within airlines, aircraft lessors, manufacturers, or maintenance organizations.
  • Knowledge of Airbus and Boeing aircraft fleets.
  • Familiarity with applicable EASA and FAA regulatory requirements.
  • Strong understanding of aircraft records and maintenance documentation, including maintenance philosophies and heavy maintenance events on airframes, landing gear, and engine shop visits.
  • Ability to analyse and simplify complex technical processes and contribute to the drafting of procedures.
  • Practical experience using Maintenance Information Systems (MIS), such as AMOS or Trax.
  • Hands-on experience supporting Airbus aircraft transition projects.
  • Self-motivated and efficient, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to travel as required.

Benefits

We’ve designed flexible policies to promote well-being and growth, based on role-specific eligibility and requirements:

  • Permanent position
  • Monday to Friday working pattern (remote working with occasional travel)
  • Bonus scheme
  • Health insurance
  • Pension scheme

About us

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, defence and security forces and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight, mission and medical simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter

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About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

       

Position Type                      

Regular

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