Flight Ops Technician – Performance

Role Overview

• Analyse and manage aircraft performance and operational data to support safe, efficient, and compliant flight operations.
• Ensure the company’s performance calculations and operational practices remain compliant with the latest regulations.
• Ensure manuals are clear, accurate and up-to-date, facilitating compliance with operational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all safety-critical data is accurately processed and incorporated into performance assessments, supporting overall flight safety.
• Increase operational efficiency and accuracy in data handling, reducing manual workload and potential for errors.
• Support comprehensive risk management strategies, enhancing flight safety and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with the design and development of deviation point procedures for all Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs) across Vueling’s network, supporting the entry into service of the Boeing 737 MAX 8200 fleet from December 2026.
• Ensure rigorous monitoring and validation of performance technical documentation related to the new fleet, guaranteeing compliance with regulatory standards, operational requirements, and internal quality benchmarks.
• Maintain and continuously improve aircraft performance data feeding key engineering and navigation systems, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and timely updates across all operational platforms.
• Manage and track training data, reports, and records for Flight Operations technical personnel, supporting compliance, traceability, and continuous development of the team.
• Perform in-depth technical analysis to support the definition, business cases, implementation, and evolution of high-impact transformation projects within the Flight Operations technical area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, is mandatory to ensure a strong foundational understanding of aircraft performance principles and the aviation industry standards.
• No Prior Experience Required, as this position is designed as an entry-level role suitable for recent graduates. However, any relevant experience in aviation operations or data analysis is considered beneficial.
• Comprehensive knowledge of how aircraft performance is calculated and the factors that influence it.
• Advanced skills in using Excel for data analysis, including creating and utilising macros for efficiency.
• Experience in writing scripts and automating repetitive tasks using programming languages such as Python or Visual Basic is highly valued.
• Languages: English C1, Spanish C1.

Tech Stack

• Python

Benefits

• Flight benefits: Our team get ready to start flying by booking benefit flights as soon as joining us.
• Variable compensation: To add to the fixed compensation, our team have variable compensation according to your role, company and individual performance.
• Vueling Flex: We know life changes, so we are able to adjust our benefits each year to your personal and family situation – Health insurance, training, transportation and much more.
• Vueling Discounts: We know there is also more to life than work. That's why we have access to our discount platform where we can find more than 400 offers in different categories such as travel, shopping, training, and many more!
• Make it Healthy: Our programme focuses on our team and our well-being! It includes: Gym, Nutrition, Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Psychology support, Medical service, etc.