Job Description

Test Pilot Position at Airbus Defence & Space

A vacancy for a Test Pilot with experience in combat aircrafts has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Getafe. The successful applicant will join the Flight Test Department.

Main tasks and accountabilities:

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Test Flights
• Support the development, certification, qualification, validation & verification and acceptance of the Flight Operations, including preparation, execution and reporting.
• Support as Test Pilot in Test Center to other internal organizations
• Execute Test Pilot activities in any Airbus or Customer facility all over the world
• Participate in EF-2000 Test, Production, Delivery and Training activities
• Participate in A400 Test, Production, Delivery and Training activities (in-flight and simulator)
• Participate in Airbus Defence and Space Derivatives (A310, A330, A320, etc.) Test, Production, Delivery and Training activities (in-flight and simulator)
• Participate in M&L Test, Production, Delivery and Training activities (in-flight and simulator) (in-flight and simulator)
• Support Chief Engineer Office and Programs in Designing and Developing aircraft & systems
• Support Commercial activities as required
• Support FCAS and UAV programs as required

Required skills:

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated Flight and Flight Test experience in Military Types: More than 2500 flight hours (required), with at least 1500 flight hours in combat aircrafts.
• Previous experience in Development (DT), Certification and Qualification (C&Q), Validation and Verification (V&V) activities as a Test Pilot (5+ years).
• EF-2000 Typhoon previous or current Qualification
• Air to Air Refuelling (AAR) Experience as Tanker or/and Receiver.
• Flight Test Operations management experience (5+ years)

Skills that will also be valued:

• Flight Test Instructor (FTI) qualification and experience
• Any Valid Airbus TR
• UAV Qualification / Experience

Qualifications:

• Valid EASA CAT 1 or 2 Test Pilot rating (USAF TPS and USNTPS qualification also valid).
• EASA CPL/ATPL (A)
• ME, IR & UPRT
• MCC will also be valued
• EASA CLASS 1 MEDICAL
• English advanced (ICAO Level 5 or above) and Native in Spanish
• NATO SECRET Security Clearance and SP National Clearance for SIRTAP & FCAS
• Engineering degree or Masters will also be valued

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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