Test Pilot

ag· 2164 Airbus Defence and Space SAU
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📍 Getafe Area📍 Sevilla AreaFull time

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Job Description:

Introduction: An opportunity for a Test Pilot – Combat Aircraft has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid).
Brief description of the department´s mission: The selected candidate will join the Flight Test Department, contributing to flight test activities across Airbus Defence and Space programmes and supporting the development, certification, qualification, validation, verification and acceptance of aircraft and systems. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams, Chief Engineer Office, Programmes and other internal organisations, as well as performing Test Pilot activities at Airbus and customer facilities worldwide.
RESPONSIBILITIES : he main tasks of the jobholder will be:
  • Plan, execute and report test flights, supporting the development, certification, qualification, validation & verification (V&V) and acceptance of Flight Operations.
  • Perform Test Pilot activities at the Airbus Test Centre and support other internal organisations, including activities at Airbus and customer facilities worldwide.
  • Participate in test, production, delivery and training activities for the EF-2000 Typhoon, including in-flight and simulator activities as applicable.
  • Participate in test, production, delivery and training activities for the A400M, Military Air Systems and Airbus Defence and Space derivative aircraft (A310, A330, A320, etc.), both in-flight and in simulators as applicable.
  • Support the Chief Engineer Office and Programmes in the design and development of aircraft and systems, including support to FCAS and UAV programmes as required.
  • Support operational and commercial activities as required, contributing Test Pilot expertise to programme, customer and business needs.

SKILLS: Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you:
  • Education: Engineering degree or Master’s degree will be valued.
  • Flight experience: More than 2,500 flight hours, including at least 1,500 flight hours in combat aircraft.
  • Flight Test experience: At least 5 years of experience as a Test Pilot in Development Test (DT), Certification & Qualification (C&Q), and Validation & Verification (V&V) activities.
  • Flight Test Operations: At least 5 years of experience in Flight Test Operations management.
  • Aircraft qualification and operational experience: Previous or current EF-2000 Typhoon qualification and Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR) experience as tanker and/or receiver.
  • Licences and ratings: Valid EASA CAT 1 or CAT 2 Test Pilot rating (USAF TPS and USNTPS qualifications are also accepted), EASA CPL/ATPL(A), ME, IR and UPRT ratings, and a valid EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate. MCC qualification will also be valued.
  • Languages: Advanced level of English (ICAO Level 5 or above) and native-level Spanish.
  • Security clearance: NATO SECRET Security Clearance and Spanish National Security Clearance for SIRTAP & FCAS.
  • Valuable / Nice to have: Flight Test Instructor (FTI) qualification and experience, any valid Airbus Type Rating (TR), UAV qualification and/or experience, and an Engineering degree or Master’s degree.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?: At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:
  • Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
  • Attractive salary.
  • Hybrid model of working when possible.
  • Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.
  • Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
  • On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
  • Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
  • Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
  • Option to access special rates in products & benefits.
Airbus 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. Airbus 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 emsom@airbus.com.

This 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.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Testing

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Airbus 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.

Airbus 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 emsom@airbus.com.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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