Welcome to this recruitment process with Vueling!

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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

Ensure the timely and accurate update of all navigational data and systems within the flight operations department, adhering to international regulations and company standards, in order to maintain the safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance of all flights.

Main Accountabilities

•  Ensure that all navigational information is up-to-date and accurate,
  facilitating safe and efficient flight operations.
• Maintain updated and correct navigational data in the aircraft systems,
  ensuring pilots have access to the latest information.
• Provide accurate procedures, and pre-calculated routes, enabling
  efficient and accurate flight planning.
• Promptly resolve queries and technical problems related to the
  dispatch system, ensuring uninterrupted flight operations.
• Analyze and modify routes in real-time, improving fuel efficiency and
  operational effectiveness.
• Evaluate and report on the viability of proposed operations, including equipment requirements and regulatory compliance, ensuring informed decision-making.
• Investigate and rectify discrepancies or missing data in navigation procedures, ensuring that any issues are resolved quickly and accurately.
• Work closely with the fuel team to continuously refine flight paths and
  procedures, aiming to reduce fuel consumption and operational costs.
• Ensure timely reception, integration, and resolution of any issues
  related to updated navigational data, maintaining system reliability.
• Provide timely and accurate information to various internal
  stakeholders, such as pilot training, safety, and operations teams,
  enhancing overall operational efficiency
• Collaborate in the study of all special operations, such as ferry flights
  from distant locations, comply with all regulatory and operational
  requirements.

Main Responsibilities - Tasks

• Review and update airport charts and navigational data every 28 days.
  
• Upload and verify the aircraft navigation database.
• Maintain and update the dispatch system used by flight dispatchers.
• Act as a helpdesk for dispatchers regarding route and data issues.
• Optimize route management continuously.
• Conduct feasibility studies for new routes and airports.
• Monitor and address navigational incidents reported by pilots.
• Collaborate with the fuel team for route optimization.
• Interact with external providers like Lido for navigational data updates and
  troubleshooting.
• Support other departments by analyzing and resolving navigation-related queries.
• Implement and maintain procedures for special operations.

Main Relationships

• Flight Dispatchers: For maintaining and troubleshooting the dispatch system (Lido) and ensuring optimal route.
• Pilots: To address queries and incidents regarding navigation and ensure they have up-to-date information.
• Fuel Team - For continuous route optimization and fuel efficiency improvements.
• Operations Department: For coordinating and verifying route data, ensuring compliance with operational standards.
• Training and Safety Teams: For addressing navigational training needs and ensuring that all navigation-related safety issues are resolved.
• Lido (Navigational Data Provider): For updating, maintaining, and troubleshooting navigational data and systems.
• Regulatory Bodies (e.g., EASA, IOSA): To ensure compliance with aviation regulations and standards.
• Standards Department: For coordinating and verifying route data, ensuring compliance with operational standards, as well as to ensure all navigation practices meet the required operational standards.
• OPS PPSO: To provide updated navigation data for pilot documentation.
• Maintenance Department: To ensure timely updates of navigational databases in aircraft and coordinate any required technical support

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, as the position requires an in-depth
  technical understanding of aviation principles, systems, and operations.
  

Experience 

• No prior work experience is required. This role is suitable for recent graduates from
  aeronautical engineering programs. However, practical experience gained through
  internships or related projects during the degree would be beneficial.

Competencies 

• Data Analysis
  
• Positive Attitude
  
• Willingness to Learn
  
• Fast Learner
  

Languages 

• English C1
• Spanish C1

Location
Viladecans, Barcelona

Level 5

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.