Fighter Pilot Instructor Lead & Subject Matter Expert (SAETA II)

Airbus; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

Hybrid work model

Canteen on-site

Kindergarten on-site

Transport service

CSR initiatives

Upskilling opportunities

Product discounts

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe seeks a seasoned Fighter Pilot Instructor Lead to head the Spanish trainer program. You will coordinate instructor teams, design training plans, and drive advanced ground training and simulators for military aircrews.

The role requires extensive combat flight experience, strong public speaking, and proven project management. A hybrid workplace, diverse growth opportunities, and health benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Education: Aeronautical Engineering degree, University Degree, or equivalent Military Flight Academy qualification.
• Experience: >10 years as Combat Fighter Pilot with EF or F-18 flight experience and proven Flight Instructor experience.
• Soft skills: Strong public speaking and audience management, high team and customer orientation, adaptability.
• Languages: Native Spanish and Advanced English (written & spoken).
• Technical knowledge: Project management and supplier management, proficiency in MS Office, familiarity with multimedia training apps.
• Nice to have: Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and CBT development experience.

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

Spanish native

English (Advanced)

Public speaking

Team orientation

Customer orientation

Adaptability

Microsoft Office

Multimedia training apps

Education

Aeronautical Engineering or related degree

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? We are looking forward to know you:

• 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?

• 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

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