Flight Test Quality Manager — Aerospace R&T

AIRBUS UPNEXT SAS; La Teste-de-Buch; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus UpNext SAS in France is seeking a Quality Operational Manager to lead quality plans and audits for the High Aspect Ratio Wing Demonstrator. The role requires extensive aircraft knowledge and proven QA leadership in flight test campaigns, with emphasis on safety and cross‑functional collaboration.

Based in Cazaux near Bordeaux, the position is a CDI-C, limited to the demo deliverable with an estimated end date of July 2029, starting ASAP. Travel to Toulouse monthly is anticipated.

Formación

• Aircraft knowledge and previous experience as Quality Operational Manager in conversion & flight test campaigns.
• Lean, PPS or similar quality methodologies are a plus.
• FTI, GTR process knowledge is a plus.
• Pragmatic with a strong commitment to safety.
• Willing to adapt and work across functions.

Responsabilidades

• Accountable for the Quality Plan and Configuration Management Plan.
• Lead Quality Audit Plan and audits across the organization.
• Support permits to fly and liaise with authorities on aircraft status.
• Ensure quality processes are applied during ground and flight tests.
• Be the Quality representative at Final Assembly Line in Cazaux.
• Close quality points in ALB tool under Airbus responsibility.
• Support Hand-over to Flight Test Organization and TLB acceptance.
• Manage deviations/concessions and track resolutions.
• Assist Aircraft Manager in daily activities and participate in reviews.
• Ensure safety training plans and Plan de Prevention adherence.

Conocimientos

Aircraft knowledge

Quality operations

Autonomy

Team-player

French language

English (intermediate)

Descripción del empleo

Airbus UpNext SAS in France is seeking a Quality Operational Manager to lead quality plans and audits for the High Aspect Ratio Wing Demonstrator. The role requires extensive aircraft knowledge and proven QA leadership in flight test campaigns, with emphasis on safety and cross‑functional collaboration.

Based in Cazaux near Bordeaux, the position is a CDI-C, limited to the demo deliverable with an estimated end date of July 2029, starting ASAP. Travel to Toulouse monthly is anticipated.