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flight surveillance during operation, take-off and landing; coordination on site and with externals stakeholders -i.e. AENA and Military Base-; acknowledgment of METARs, NOTAMS and any other notifications that could impact flight operations;\nManagement of Fire brigade service including procedures, training and means related to the service; Acting as Emergency coordinator and participating / supporting emergency trials.\nManagement of communications during tests (including tactical and crypto communications).\nManagement of aviation fuel including: contract administration, orders; fuel quality controls (diary, weekly and monthly); fuel installation service availability, maintenance and operation (+100 operations/year).\nManagement of Ground Support Equipment (GPU, towing bars, etc.) and Aircrew equipment in order to secure serviceability (including daily routines to check main functions and secure availability and operation).\nPlatform operation: general access controls, FODs inspection (daily), etc.\nGeneral administration including: review of applicable documentation (norms, laws, etc.), update of internal department documentation, management of purchase orders and others.\nThe Job holder is responsible for:\nFlight Operations:Management of the operations office (Flight plan, Monitoring, control and information of helicopters on the platform, approach, takeoff and/or flight from/to the Airbus heliport, including SESCAM helicopter, METAR information, NOTAMS, TAF, warnings for expected storms at aerodrome and route, etc..)\nCoordination of the ground service.\nCoordination and management of the Firefighting and Rescue Team (Subcontracted Team).\nSupport to test flights regarding the management of Flight Means, such as: Hook and Hoist, Hot Spot Target, etc.\nManage the Airband communications network among all its means and stations (including radio communications in HF, VHF, UHF, Crypto, Crypto HF, Crypto VHF, Crypto UHF and Crypto TRA-PR4G).\nManage support for our crew at external airports for ferry flights (Cargo manifest, flight authorizations at destination airports, etc.)\n\nFuel Aviation management*:Fuel supplier management: Secure fuel aviation availability to ensure operations performance.\nPerform quality control checks of fuel (tanks and helicopters) in accordance with regulation standards.\nPerform aircraft fueling / de-fueling operations.\nEnsure line maintenance / operation / serviceability of fuel installation.\nPerform general administration (Purchase orders, fuel movements in SAP from storage to helicopters)\n\nPlatform service:Secure platform readiness for operation (including FOD control and surface inspection and maintenance management).\nSecure the control of the access gates to the platforma and to the airport (RF1).\nSecure facilities serviceability to ensure helicopter ground and flight tests.\nSupport flight line personnel on towing activities / specific training.\nAct as signalmen during operations.\nResponsible for the access controls to the platform.\n\nGround Support Means:Secure means availability and readiness for operations, including the operational management and basic maintenance activities.\nSupport ground support means installation.\n\nGeneral administration:SMS Support: registration of incidents.\nRegulation review to secure the application of the correct standards.\nFlight operations documentation definition and update.\n\nThis job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.\nCompany:\nAirbus Helicopters España, SAEmployment Type:\nPermanent-------\nExperience Level:\nProfessionalJob Family:\nTesting By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.\nAirbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.\nAirbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to .\nAt Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. 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