Fighter Pilot Instructor Lead & Subject Matter Expert

Airbus Defence and Space; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Hybrid working model

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

On-site facilities

Upskilling opportunities

Social responsibility initiatives

Product discounts

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid) seeks a Fighter Pilot Instructor Lead & Subject Matter Expert to drive the Spanish trainer program and coordinate instructor teams. You will design training plans, deliver theoretical and simulator instruction, and ensure assets meet operational needs for safe flight operations.

The role requires extensive combat flight experience, strong leadership, and English proficiency; hybrid working model offered where possible.

Qualifications

• Education in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent Military Flight Academy qualification.
• 10+ years as Combat Fighter Pilot with flight on Eurofighter or F-18 and proven Flight Instructor experience.
• Strong public speaking, audience management, and customer orientation.
• Fluent English; native Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the pilot instructor team and manage project scope and progress.
• Deliver ground-based aircrew training including theoretical instruction and flight simulators.
• Design and develop training plans, course content, and technical documentation.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis and define core aircrew objectives.
• Manage subcontracted work packages and supervise supplier performance.
• Support multimedia product creation and training data packages.

Skills

Public speaking

Team coordination

Project management

Supplier management

Flight instructor experience

Education

Aeronautical Engineering degree

University degree or Military Flight Academy

Tools

Microsoft Office tools

Multimedia training applications

Job description

Job Description

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

The selected candidate will join the Training Solutions Team, leading the Spanish Trainer program perimeter. The team is dedicated to designing, developing, and delivering state-of-the-art ground training (theoretical instruction and simulators) for military aircrews. The jobholder will reinforce our training division, coordinating instructor teams, establishing training needs, managing project deliverables, and applying cutting-edge technologies to ensure safe and efficient flight operations.

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

Is your profile aligned to the following list of 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.

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.

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.

Company

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Training support & services

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