A400M Training Aids Prog Rep

Airbus Defence and Space; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Employee stock options

Educational study grants

On-site facilities

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Getafe invites experienced professionals to lead the Training Simulation projects for the A400M program. You will drive strategy, bids, and delivery of training aids across global sites, coordinating with internal teams and OCCAR stakeholders.

The role requires strong program management skills, cross‑country collaboration, and a hands-on approach to complex training environments. Travel internationally is expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in simulation as a systems engineer, chief engineer, or technical project manager.
• Experience with the A400M program.
• PMP certification is a plus; knowledge of OCCAR interfaces is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the future A400M Training Simulation services strategy (MLU) from an Operator Readiness perspective.
• Lead complex commercial bids for global Training Services and assess new capability offers.
• Manage key project execution activities for Training Aids design, development, and deployment.
• Manage suppliers and contracts across the Training Aids portfolio including FFS, CHT, LMWST, CMOS.
• Interface with internal customer teams (TASA) and support Airbus representation in OCCAR forums.
• Review training requirements and conduct Make or Buy evaluations.

Skills

Project management

Teamwork

Adaptability

English language

Spanish language

Education

Aeronautical Engineering

Systems Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

ACSE

OCCAR knowledge

Simulation facilities (FFS, CHT, LMWST, CMOS)

PM tools

Job description

Job Description:

An opportunity for a Simulation Systems Project Manager has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the Training Program Representative team within Airbus Defence and Space. This transversal and diverse team spread across Manching, Ingolstadt, Getafe, and Sevilla is responsible for the delivery assurance of Training and Flight Operations products and services oToCoQ (on Time, on Cost, on Quality). As part of the Program Driven Organization supporting the A400M program, the team focuses on customer‑centric solutions, collaboration, and continuous professional development, driving key military training capabilities worldwide.

Responsibilities

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

• Define and execute the future A400M Training Simulation services strategy (MLU) from an Operator Readiness perspective, ensuring concurrency with the operational fleet and integrating the Airbus Common Synthetic Environment (ACSE).
• Lead complex commercial bids for global Training Services, driving training aids contribution to A400M export campaigns and conducting impact assessments for new capability offers.
• Manage key project execution activities to ensure Training Aids design, development, and deployment are delivered oToCoQ, while supporting operative planning, risk, and opportunity management.
• Manage suppliers and key contracts across the Training Aids portfolio, including Full Flight Simulators (FFS), Cargo Hold Trainers (CHT), Load Master Work Station Trainers (LMWST), and Cockpit Maintenance Operations Simulators (CMOS).
• Act as the main interface with internal customer teams (TASA) and support Airbus representation in OCCAR forums, including Training Coordination Meetings and Monthly Program Reviews.
• Review customer training requirements during OCCAR workshops and conduct Make or Buy evaluations to ensure training simulation services are designed to meet operator needs.

Skills

• Education: Aeronautical, Systems, or Industrial Engineering degree (Master's degree is a plus).
• Experience: At least 7 years of professional experience in simulation as a Systems Engineer, Chief Engineer, or Technical Project Manager, with exposure to the A400M program.
• Soft skills: High adaptability, proactive mindset, resilient, strong teamwork skills, and the capability to work independently in international environments.
• Languages: Negotiation level in English (both written and spoken) with experience in international settings; Spanish is highly desirable.
• Technical knowledge: Strong background in Training Services & Synthetic Environments (Full Flight Simulators, Cargo Hold Trainers, Task Trainers, CBT) and solid project management practices.
• Valuable / Nice to have: PMP® certification, knowledge of broader Air Power programs (MRTT, Eurofighter, SIRTAP, LTA), and experience with OCCAR customer interfaces.

Note: Availability for international travel is required for this role.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days plus additional days‑off along the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work‑life balance.
• Collective transport service in some sites.
• Benefits such as health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
• On‑site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Special rates in products & benefits.

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Company

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Training support & services

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.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail] .

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.

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