Test Pilot

Airbus Defence and Space; Getafe; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid) seeks a seasoned Test Pilot for combat aircraft programs. You will plan, execute, and report test flights, supporting development, certification, and verification across multiple aircraft, including EF-2000 Typhoon and A400M, with simulator and in-flight duties.

You will collaborate with engineering and customer teams, contributing Test Pilot expertise to FCAS, UAV programmes, and related activities while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Formación

• Engineering degree or Master’s degree valued.
• Flight hours: 2,500+ total, 1,500+ in combat aircraft.
• 5+ years of Flight Test experience (DT, C&Q, V&V).
• 5+ years in Flight Test Operations management.
• EF-2000 Typhoon qualification and AAR experience.
• Licences and ratings: EASA CAT 1/2, CPL/ATPL(A), ME, IR, UPRT; MCC valued.
• Languages: Advanced English and native Spanish.
• Security clearance: NATO SECRET and Spanish NSC for FCAS/SIRTAP.
• Nice-to-have: FTI, Airbus Type Rating, UAV qualification.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, execute and report test flights, supporting development, certification, qualification, validation & verification 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, 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, in-flight and in simulators as applicable.
• Support the Chief Engineer Office and Programmes in 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, customer and business needs.

Conocimientos

Flight experience

Flight Test exp

Test Ops mgmt

AAR exp

Licences & ratings

English & Spanish

Security clearance

FTI qualification

UAV qualification

MCC qualification

Educación

Engineering degree

Master’s degree

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Introduction: An opportunity for a Test Pilot - Combat Aircraft has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid).

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and report test flights, supporting the development, certification, qualification, validation & verification (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 & Qualification (C&Q), and Validation & Verification (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.

Benefits

• 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] .

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

Testing