Eurofighter Simulator Operational Factors (d/m/w)

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH; Manching; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Mobility offers (bike leasing)

Corporate discounts

Flexible working hours

Mobile working

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Manching seeks a Eurofighter Simulator Operational Factors specialist. You will support PSTS projects, run cockpit and Instructor Operator Station tests, and back national and international rollout activities.

Requirements include former fast jet pilot or WSO experience, familiarity with training systems, and fluent English; German is a plus. The role offers on-site work in Bavaria with strong professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Former fast jet pilot or weapon systems officer experience.
• Experience with national/international pilot training programs helpful.
• Familiarity with training systems, simulators, and aircraft systems.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for PSTS projects including integration and acceptance testing.
• Perform operational tests in the Eurofighter cockpit and Instructor Operator Station.
• Support PSTS operational tests (Air/Air, Air/Surface).
• Assist national and international PSTS rollout activities.
• Research new technologies to improve training and discuss concepts with the customer.
• Attend relevant technical and operational meetings.
• Build operational knowledge of new Eurofighter systems and capabilities.
• Support Germany National PSTS upgrades and synthetic environment development.

Skills

Former fast jet Pilot (d/m/w)

Weapon Systems Officer (WSO)

Independent work

Pilot training programs

Training systems

International military customers

Fluent English

German is a plus

Job description

About us

Airbus ist Pionier einer nachhaltigen Luft- und Raumfahrt für eine sichere und vereinte Welt. Das Unternehmen arbeitet ständig an Innovationen für effiziente und technologisch fortschrittliche Lösungen in den Bereichen Luft- und Raumfahrt, Verteidigung sowie vernetzte Dienstleistungen. Airbus bietet moderne und treibstoffeffiziente Verkehrsflugzeuge sowie dazugehörige Dienstleistungen an. Airbus ist auch führend in Europa im Bereich Verteidigung und Sicherheit und eines der größten Raumfahrtunternehmen der Welt. Im Bereich Hubschrauber stellt Airbus die weltweit effizientesten Lösungen und Dienstleistungen für zivile und militärische Hubschrauber bereit.

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

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.

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.

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.