Iberia Maintenance is reinforcing its commitment to developing world-class aviation talent with the expansion of its Training Center. This specialized hub is designed to prepare the next generation of engine maintenance technicians. Backed by nearly 100 years of experience in the MRO industry, the company is uniquely positioned to offer one of Europe’s most advanced and practice-focused training ecosystems.
A Training Center Built Inside a Leading Engine MRO Facility
Iberia Maintenance operates one of Southern Europe’s largest Engine Shops, servicing more than 100 international third-party customers and handling over 200 engines per year. This real operational environment forms the core of its training model, enabling students to gain direct hands-on experience with engine families such as CFM56, V2500, and PW1100.
“Our Training Center offers something truly unique: students learn directly where engines are overhauled, inspected, and tested every day,” said Fernando Comenge, Business Strategy, Transformation and Supply Chain director of Iberia Maintenance. “This ensures they acquire not only technical knowledge, but also real operational readiness.”
Apprentices School: A Strategic Bridge Between Education and Employment
A cornerstone of Iberia Maintenance’s talent acquisition strategy is its Apprentices School, a programme specifically designed to connect vocational education with real aircraft engine experience. Apprentices complete on-the-job training under the mentorship of experienced engine maintenance technicians, accelerating their transition into full-time roles.
This pathway has become a vital source of new talent, particularly in the context of global demand for certified aviation maintenance professionals.
Launching the Engine Maintenance Specialization Programme
In 2025, Iberia Maintenance launched an ambitious Engine Maintenance Specialization Programme, aligned with the needs of next-generation engine technologies and officially recognised by the Community of Madrid with the Vocational Education and Training (VET) system.
Key milestones include:
- Completion of workshop upgrades, including crane bridge installation (August 2025) and CFM56 training engine readiness
- Start of the first trainee group with programme delivered as internal training from 6 October 2025 to 22 February 2026, offering candidates the opportunity to be hired through this specialization track
- Official approval of the programme as Vocational Education Training on October 2025 to be for delivery under CIFP Profesor Raúl Vázquez training school in the 2025–26 academic year.
This programme strengthens Spain’s position in specialised aviation education while helping develop one of the industry’s most in-demand technical profile.
A Nearly 100-Year Legacy: Iberia Maintenance’s Competitive Advantage
Since 1927, Iberia Maintenance has been a benchmark in aviation maintenance, combining deep technical expertise with a strong culture of learning. This heritage gives the Training Center a clear competitive edge:
- Proven experience in high-volume engine MRO
- A real engine shop as a hands-on learning environment
- Clear career pathways from training to employment
- Specialisation aligned with market demand
- Continuous adaptation to new engine technologies
“Our legacy is our greatest differentiator,” added Fernando Comenge. “We are not only teaching aviation maintenance—we are shaping the future of this profession.”