Lead Fighter Pilot Instructor & Training SME

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

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.