Fighter Pilot Instructor Lead & Subject Matter Expert

Airbus; Getafe; Híbrido; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

On-site facilities

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe is seeking a Fighter Pilot Instructor Lead & Subject Matter Expert to lead a skilled instructor team. The role involves coordinating training programs, overseeing project scope, and reporting progress across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years as a combat fighter pilot with EF or F-18 experience and proven training leadership in a multinational environment. Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Formación

• Strong public speaking and audience management skills.
• High team and customer orientation.
• Adaptability and ability to work in multinational teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate the pilot instructor team while overseeing project scope, planning, supplier management, and progress reporting.
• Perform ground-based aircrew training, including theoretical instruction and flight simulator training sessions.
• Design and develop training plans, course content, and technical documentation for operational requirements.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and evaluate technical documentation to establish aircrew training objectives.
• Manage subcontracted work packages, supervising supplier performance, quality and approvals.
• Support multimedia product creation (CBTs, digital courseware) with detailed training data packages.

Conocimientos

Public speaking

Audience management

Team orientation

Customer orientation

Adaptability

Microsoft Office

Educación

Aeronautical Engineering degree

University Degree

Military Flight Academy qualification

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

An opportunity for a Fighter Pilot Instructor Lead & Subject Matter Expert has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and coordinate the pilot instructor team while overseeing project scope, planning, supplier management, and progress reporting.
• Perform ground-based aircrew training, including theoretical instruction and flight simulator training sessions.
• Design and develop comprehensive training plans, course content, and technical documentation tailored to operational requirements.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and evaluate technical documentation to establish core aircrew training objectives.
• Manage subcontracted work packages, supervising supplier performance, technical quality, and approval of training deliverables.
• Support multimedia product creation (CBTs, digital courseware) by preparing detailed training data packages and technical support documentation.

SKILLS

• Education: Aeronautical Engineering degree, University Degree, or equivalent Military Flight Academy qualification.
• Experience: More than 10 years of experience as a Combat Fighter Pilot, with flight experience on Eurofighter (EF) or F-18, and proven Flight Instructor experience.
• Soft skills: Strong public speaking and audience management skills, high team and customer orientation, and adaptability.
• Languages: Native Spanish and Advanced level English (both written & spoken).
• Technical knowledge: Project management and supplier management experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, and familiarity with multimedia training applications.
• Valuable / Nice to have: Direct experience in Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and Computer-Based Training (CBT) development.

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

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.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Training support & services

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