Eurofighter Simulator Operational Factors (d/m/w)

Airbus SE; Manching; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension schemes

Bike leasing mobility offers

Corporate discounts with partners

On-site company doctor

Health programs and canteen

Local childcare facilities

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Manching seeks a highly experienced professional for the Eurofighter Simulator Operational Factors role. You will support pilot training systems, participate in operational tests in the Eurofighter cockpit, and assist with national and international PSTS rollout activities.

The position requires former fast jet pilot/WSO experience, instructor qualifications, and strong collaboration with international military customers.

Qualifications

• Former fast jet pilot or WSO with instructor qualification.
• Experience in national or international pilot training programs.
• Familiarity with training simulators and aircraft systems.
• Experience with international military customers and industry partners.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for PSTS project integration and acceptance testing.
• Conduct operational tests in the Eurofighter cockpit and Instructor Operator Station.
• Support PSTS operational tests (Air/Air, Air/Surface).
• Assist with national and international PSTS rollout activities.
• Explore new technologies to improve training and discuss concepts with customers.
• Attend relevant technical and operational meetings.
• Build knowledge of new Eurofighter systems, functionalities and capabilities.
• Support Germany (GE) PSTS Upgrade Projects and development of Synthetic Environment and VR training.

Skills

Fast jet Pilot

Weapon Systems Officer

Operational testing

International customers

Fluent English

German optional

Job description

Job Description

Airbus Defence and Space in Manching is looking for a Eurofighter Simulator Operational Factors (d/m/w)

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

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