Flight Operations Engineer (d/f/m)

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH; Manching; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Flexible working hours / mobile work

Professional development opportunities

On-site company doctor

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Manching is seeking a Flight Operations Engineer (d/f/m) to develop and maintain non-approved operational documentation for unmanned systems and to define procedures.

Located near Munich, the role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, authoring rules, and data support for ECL, with opportunities for growth. Fluent English is required; knowledge of XML tools is helpful. Flexible working options may be available.

Qualifications

• Experience in flight operations is highly beneficial.
• University degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Industrial, or Technical Documentation).
• Proficiency with XML authoring and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain non-approved operational documentation (e.g., FCOM, MMEL, QRH) for flight crews and operators of unmanned systems.
• Define normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures in close coordination with key stakeholders.
• Author structured, end-user-centric flight operations documentation and establish project-specific authoring rules.
• Contribute to develop the project specific authoring rules and guidelines for the specific manuals.
• Provide source data for Electronic Checklists (ECL) to ensure seamless display in Ground Stations.
• Assess and implement configuration criteria to ensure accurate content delivery to operators.
• Ensure consistency and continuity with the approved operational manuals and ECL.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of tools or processes for flight operations manuals.
• Support the Technical Publications community in applying defined processes and ensuring consistency across manuals.

Skills

Flight ops experience

Engineering degree

Strong communication

Education

Engineering degree (Aerospace/Mechanical)

Tools

XML authoring tools

S1000D / ATA 2300 familiarity

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

In order to support Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Flight Operations Engineer (d/f/m).

A vacancy for a Technical Publication Flight Operations Engineer (d/f/m) (for Non-approved operational manuals) has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Manching.

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.

Our Benefits for You

• 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

• Develop and maintain non-approved operational documentation (e.g., FCOM, MMEL, QRH) for flight crews and operators of unmanned systems.
• Define normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures in close coordination with key stakeholders.
• Author structured, end-user-centric flight operations documentation and establish project-specific authoring rules.
• Contribute to develop the project specific authoring rules and guidelines for the specific manuals.
• Provide source data for Electronic Checklists (ECL) to ensure seamless display in Ground Stations.
• Assess and implement configuration criteria to ensure accurate content delivery to operators.
• Ensure consistency and continuity with the approved operational manuals and ECL.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of tools or processes for flight operations manuals.
• Support the Technical Publications community in applying defined processes and ensuring consistency across manuals.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Experience in flight operations is highly beneficial/recommended
• University degree in Engineering (Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Technical Documentation, or equivalent qualification)
• Professional experience in an engineering or technical documentation role
• Sound understanding of aircraft/complex systems with the ability to quickly acquire technical system knowledge
• Proficiency in XML authoring tools (e.g., FODM, PTC Arbortext, Oxygen, XMLSpy) and familiarity with documentation standards (e.g., S1000D, ATA Spec 2300)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to formulate complex technical content clearly ("crew/operator language")
• Proactive mindset, strong organizational capabilities, autonomous working style, and team-oriented collaboration skills
• Fluent communication skills in English; proficiency in Spanish or French is an advantage

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