Combat Aircraft Test Pilot: Flight Test Lead

Airbus; Sevilla; Presencial; EUR 100.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Vacation days

Hybrid model of working

Transport service

Life insurance

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

On-site facilities

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space SAU seeks a seasoned Test Pilot – Combat Aircraft to join the Flight Test Department in Getafe. You will lead flight test activities across programmes, supporting development, certification, qualification, validation and acceptance of aircraft and systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams worldwide.

The role requires extensive flight hours in combat aircraft, EASA qualifications, and strong English and Spanish proficiency.

Formación

• Engineering degree or Master’s degree will be valued.
• 2,500 flight hours total with at least 1,500 in combat aircraft.
• 5+ years of Test Pilot experience in DT, CQ, and V&V activities.
• 5+ years in Flight Test Operations management.
• EF-2000 Typhoon qualification and Air-to-Air Refuelling experience.
• Valid EASA CPL/ATPL(A), ME, IR and UPRT ratings, and a valid EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
• Advanced level of English and native-level Spanish.
• NATO SECRET Security Clearance and Spanish National Security Clearance for SIRTAP & FCAS.
• FTI qualification, Airbus Type Rating, UAV qualification or experience.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, execute and report test flights, supporting development, certification, qualification, validation, verification and acceptance of Flight Operations.
• Perform Test Pilot activities at Airbus Test Centre and customer facilities worldwide.
• Participate in test, production, delivery and training activities for the EF-2000 Typhoon.
• Participate in test, production, delivery and training activities for the A400M and derivative aircraft.
• Support Chief Engineer Office and Programmes in design and development of aircraft and systems, including FCAS and UAV programmes.
• Support operational and commercial activities, contributing Test Pilot expertise to programme and customer needs.

Conocimientos

Flight hours

Combat aircraft

Test Pilot

Advanced English

Native Spanish

Security clearance

Educación

Engineering degree

Master’s degree valued

Herramientas

EASA CPL/ATPL(A)

EASA CAT 1/2

EASA Class 1 Medical

Descripción del empleo

Airbus Defence and Space SAU seeks a seasoned Test Pilot – Combat Aircraft to join the Flight Test Department in Getafe. You will lead flight test activities across programmes, supporting development, certification, qualification, validation and acceptance of aircraft and systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams worldwide.

The role requires extensive flight hours in combat aircraft, EASA qualifications, and strong English and Spanish proficiency.