Eurofighter Simulator Operational Factors (d/m/w)

Airbus; Manching; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Bike leasing

Corporate discounts

Annual leave 30 days

Flexible hours

Mobile working

Part-time options

Sabattical opportunities

On-site doctor

Health programs

Canteen

Childcare facilities

Diverse environment

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Manching seeks an experienced specialist for Eurofighter Simulator Operational Factors (OF). You will support PSTS tests, cockpit operations and rollout activities, working with international customers and teams across the Eurofighter programme.

Fluent English is required, German a plus; the role includes working within a diverse, high-tech training environment and opportunities for professional growth within the group.

Qualifications

• Former fast jet Pilot or Weapon Systems Officer (WSO).
• Operational experience in fast, sophisticated combat jets with instructor qualifications.
• Ability to work independently within guidelines while maintaining quality.
• Experience in national or international pilot training programs.
• Familiarity with training systems, simulators and aircraft systems.
• Experience with international military customers and industry partners.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operational support for PSTS project regarding integration and acceptance test.
• Perform operational tests in the Eurofighter cockpit and Instructor Operator Station.
• Support PSTS operational tests (Air/Air, Air/Surface).
• Support national and international PSTS rollout activities.
• Explore new technologies to improve training and follow up discussions with Customer.
• Attend relevant technical and operational meetings.
• Build operational knowledge of new Eurofighter systems and capabilities.
• Support Germany (GE) PSTS Upgrade Projects and related VR training & synthetic environment initiatives.

Skills

Former fast jet pilot / WSO

English fluency

Independent work style

Experience with pilot training

Job description

Job Description: Airbus Defence and Space in Manching is looking for a Eurofighter Simulator Operational Factors (d/m/w) The Eurofighter Training and Simulation Department provides simulators and services for the Eurofighter (EF) Pilot Synthetic Training System (PSTS) within the Eurofighter programme. The Operational Factors (OF) is responsible to support all related operational factors activities within the Training and Simulation department.

Your location Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.

Your benefits

• Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
• Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
• Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
• Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
• Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Operational support for the Pilot Synthetic Training System (PSTS) project regarding integration and operational acceptance test
• Performance of operational tests in the Eurofighter cockpit and Instructor Operator Station
• Operational support for PSTS operational tests (Air/Air, Air/Surface)
• Operational support for national and international PSTS rollout activities
• Exploring on new technologies which will improve training and following up idea discussions/concept development with the Customer
• Attendance at the relevant technical and operational meetings
• Build operational Knowledge, Skills and Experience of new Eurofighter systems, functionalities and capabilities
• Operational Support for Germany (GE) National PSTS Upgrade Projects, for the introduction of networked combat training and the development of a Synthetic Environment as well as for Virtual Reality Training Solutions

Desired skills and qualifications

• Former fast jet Pilot or Weapon Systems Officer (WSO)
• Operational experience in fast, sophisticated, modern combat-jets with instructor and/or weapon-instructor qualification and experience
• Ability to work independently within set guidelines, if required, while maintaining
• Experience in national or international pilot training programs
• Familiarity with training systems, simulators, and/or aircraft systems
• Experience working with international military customers and industry partners
• Fluent in English; German is a plus

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Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Testing

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