Test Pilot

Airbus; Getafe; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Life insurance

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

On-site canteen

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAU is seeking a highly experienced Test Pilot for Combat Aircraft based in Getafe (Madrid). You will join the Flight Test Department, contributing to flight test activities across programmes and supporting development, certification, qualification, validation, verification and acceptance of aircraft and systems.

The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams worldwide. The position requires extensive flight hours in combat aircraft, leadership in test

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or master’s degree valued.
• 2,500+ flight hours, incl 1,500+ in combat aircraft.
• 5+ years in Test Pilot roles (DT, Certification & Q, V&V).
• 5+ years in Flight Test Operations management.
• EF-2000 Typhoon qualification and AAR experience.
• Advanced English and native Spanish.
• NATO SECRET clearance and Spanish clearance for SIRTAP/FCAS.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and report test flights, supporting development, certification, validation & V&V and acceptance of Flight Operations.
• Perform Test Pilot activities at the Airbus Test Centre and support other internal organisations, including activities at Airbus and customer facilities worldwide.
• Participate in test, production, delivery and training activities for EF-2000 Typhoon and A400M, including in-flight and simulators as applicable.
• Support design and development of aircraft and systems, including FCAS and UAV programmes as required.
• Support operational and commercial activities, contributing Test Pilot expertise to programme and customer needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to ensure flight test success.

Skills

Advanced English

Native Spanish

Flight hours >2500

Test Pilot DT/Cert & V&V

Flight Test Ops management

Education

Engineering degree or Master’s degree

Tools

EASA CAT 1/2

CPL/ATPL(A)

ME/IR

UPRT

MCC qualification

Job description

Job Description: Introduction: An opportunity for a Test Pilot - Combat Aircraft has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid). Brief description of the department´s mission: The selected candidate will join the Flight Test Department, contributing to flight test activities across Airbus Defence and Space programmes and supporting the development, certification, qualification, validation, verification and acceptance of aircraft and systems. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams, Chief Engineer Office, Programmes and other internal organisations, as well as performing Test Pilot activities at Airbus and customer facilities worldwide.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, execute and report test flights, supporting the development, certification, qualification, validation & V & V and acceptance of Flight Operations.
• Perform Test Pilot activities at the Airbus Test Centre and support other internal organisations, including activities at Airbus and customer facilities worldwide.
• Participate in test, production, delivery and training activities for the EF-2000 Typhoon, including in-flight and simulator activities as applicable.
• Participate in test, production, delivery and training activities for the A400M, Military Air Systems and Airbus Defence and Space derivative aircraft (A310, A330, A320, etc.), both in-flight and in simulators as applicable.
• Support the Chief Engineer Office and Programmes in the design and development of aircraft and systems, including support to FCAS and UAV programmes as required.
• Support operational and commercial activities as required, contributing Test Pilot expertise to programme, customer and business needs.

SKILLS

• Education: Engineering degree or Master’s degree will be valued.
• Flight experience: More than 2,500 flight hours, including at least 1,500 flight hours in combat aircraft.
• Flight Test experience: At least 5 years of experience as a Test Pilot in Development Test (DT), Certification & Q, and Validation & V & V activities.
• Flight Test Operations: At least 5 years of experience in Flight Test Operations management.
• Aircraft qualification and operational experience: Previous or current EF-2000 Typhoon qualification and Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR) experience as tanker and/or receiver.
• Licences and ratings: Valid EASA CAT 1 or CAT 2 Test Pilot rating (USAF TPS and USNTPS qualifications are also accepted), EASA CPL/ATPL(A), ME, IR and UPRT ratings, and a valid EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate. MCC qualification will also be valued.
• Languages: Advanced level of English (ICAO Level 5 or above) and native-level Spanish.
• Security clearance: NATO SECRET Security Clearance and Spanish National Security Clearance for SIRTAP & FCAS.
• Valuable / Nice to have: Flight Test Instructor (FTI) qualification and experience, any valid Airbus Type Rating (TR), UAV qualification and/or experience, and an Engineering degree or Master’s degree.

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.
• Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.
• Benefits such as life insurance, 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.
• Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Testing

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

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