Hello! We are Volotea, the airline of small and mid-sized cities in Europe.
As an Aircraft Maintenance Control Engineer, you will monitor the real-time technical status of aircraft and support flight crews with troubleshooting and operational decision-making. You will coordinate maintenance actions across our network, manage AOG recovery situations, and follow up on deferred defects to maintain high levels of fleet reliability and dispatch performance.
This role operates within the airline’s 24/7 operational environment, where quick thinking, technical expertise, and strong communication are essential to keep aircraft flying safely and efficiently.
🚀 Take off with us! Your journey starts here.
Monitor the real-time technical status of the fleet and communicate operational limitations when required.
Provide technical support to flight crews, assisting with troubleshooting and operational decision-making.
Coordinate AOG recovery actions, including fault isolation, parts requests, and maintenance support.
Manage and follow up on deferred defects (MEL/CDL) to ensure timely rectification.
Coordinate maintenance activities with line maintenance providers and Part-145 organizations across the network.
Ensure all maintenance actions meet safety, regulatory, and company standards
Supervise and follow up on technical events impacting aircraft dispatch reliability.
Support the preparation of daily work packages and scheduled maintenance activities when required.
Represent Volotea during non-routine maintenance situations, ensuring quality and operational efficiency.
🚀Redefine What’s Possible – Shape the Future
At Volotea, every position matters. Your role isn’t just about tasks—it’s about driving excellence and influencing strategic goals at the highest level. We believe in healthy ambition paired with humility, where participation and collaboration open the door to innovation and impact.
⚡ Excellence That Elevates Your Career
Your daily work contributes directly to leadership objectives. We foster a culture of professional excellence, where ambition is balanced with humility, and every contribution makes a meaningful impact.
🎓 Continuous Learning & Development
We invest in your growth through training programs in leadership, office tools, and languages. Strengthen your skills, expand your knowledge, and prepare for the next step in your career journey.
✈️ Travel the world for less
Enjoy exclusive deals with 180+ airlines—fly with your family for up to 4-5 times less than standard fares, just covering airport taxes. Weekend getaways or global adventures? You decide!
🏙 A prime location in Barcelona – And no, we’re not located at the airport!
You may not have seen us at Barcelona Airport, but there’s a reason for that—you’ll understand when you get to know us! 😉 Our HQ is in a top area, surrounded by great restaurants, shops, and services.
🌍A Global Team
In our diverse, multicultural environment, your ideas and contributions are valued. Together, we create meaningful impact by combining ambition with respect, innovation with humility, and teamwork with excellence.
❤️Inspiring Values
We rely on solid values that inspire how we collaborate, lead, and grow together. Safety, Cost Focus, Client-Conscious, Quick Learning Caring
📝Benefits That Support Your Journey
Customize your benefits plan: allocate part of your salary to dining, transport, or health insurance—tax-free, so you save more for what you love.
🧘♀️Well-Being is Fundamental
Enjoy discounted gym memberships, free fresh fruit, and coffee to keep you energized.
🎉 Work Hard, Play Hard
We love bringing people together with events like:🎭 Carnival parties 🎢 Trips to Port Aventura 🎿 Ski getaways 🏃 Running clubs 🏓 Paddle & ping-pong tournaments
We’re an active, social team—there’s always something happening!
What will make you succeed in this position:
Bacherlor's or Masters Degree in Aeronautical Engineering
Previous experience in airline maintenance operations, Maintenance Control Center (MCC), or aircraft line maintenance
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a structured approach to problem-solving.
Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment and make decisions under pressure.
Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
Fluent in English
Learn more about working at Volotea HQ
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Volotea, the airline of Europe's medium-sized cities, was founded in 2011 and is one of the fastest-growing independent airlines in Europe. It reaches over 110 airports and is currently based in 21 European regional capitals. This year it plans to operate nearly 450 routes, offer between 12.5M to 13M seats, and operate around 80,000 flights. The company is committed to sustainable aviation and has launched over 50 initiatives to reduce carbon emissions. Skytrax has consecutively recognized Volotea as the 'Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe' in 2023 and 2024 based on its global passenger satisfaction survey.
