Runway Safety Product Manager

NAVBLUE, an Airbus Company; Toulouse; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

25 annual paid leave days

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading aerospace company located in Toulouse is seeking a Runway Safety Product Manager to contribute to the Runway Overrun Prevention System (ROPS) function. This role involves supporting airlines and Airbus during development and in-service phases, ensuring safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and be familiar with avionics systems. The position offers a hybrid work model with substantial benefits, including comprehensive health insurance and generous paid leave.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in relevant fields.
• Proven experience in ROPS avionics function.
• Ability to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ROPS support with Airbus / Airlines.
• Support ROPS operators on all Airbus aircraft.
• Lead in-service event analysis and airworthiness evaluations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Agility in complex topics

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Python

Matlab

Simulink

Git

Job description

Summary

The jobholder will act as Runway Safety Product Manager, and will notably actively contribute in the support of the Runway Overrun Prevention System (ROPS) function on Airbus aircraft, from Development activities with the Airbus design office to the support with airlines ensuring production of expected deliverables in due time, cost, and quality in line with NAVBLUE contractual commitments.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensuring coordination on ROPS support with Airbus / Airlines
• Supporting ROPS operators and ensuring technical support (entry into service) on all Airbus aircraft.
• Lead & analyze in-service events, evaluate airworthiness risk and collaborate with Airbus performance team
• Proposing new ways of working on in-service events related to a new tool for the analysis
• Ensuring coordination to the development of a new monitoring for the ROPS function on the A320 Family.
• Be the project lead for Taxiway Landing Monitor (TLM) function Controlled Entry Into Service (CEIS) jointly with Airbus and participating in meetings and reviews with Airbus engineering teams to ensure a good level of communication between NAVBLUE and Airbus Design Office regarding in-service feedback from Airbus ROPS operators.
• Act as backup in the team on another runway safety project called BACF (Braking Action Computation Function) / Runway Sense digital platform

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training

• Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent

Required Skills / Experience

• Demonstrated strong analytical and technical skills
• Technical: Avionics system, Aircraft performance
• Coding: Python, Matlab, Simulink, Git.
• Experience in project management (Stakeholders and suppliers management)
• A proven experience in ROPS (Runway Overrun Prevention System) avionics function and Aircraft Performance Development
• Recognized for your agility and analysis skills for complex technical topics.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills
• Ability to travel internationally (3–5 domestic and international travels a year)
• +5 years of experience

What we Offer

• Work-Life Balance & Flexibility
  • Flexible working hours with a hybrid model (3 days per week in our Blagnac office).
  • 25 annual paid leave days + Collective and individual JRTT (proportional to working time).
  • A 6th week of paid leave (proportional to working time).
  • Generous 12-day "family reason absence package."
• Family & Health Support
  • 5 additional full-pay days for maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance plan.
  • 3 extra paid annual leave days for employees with RQTH status.
• Financial Wellbeing & Savings
  • Success sharing (int'eressement) and profit sharing (participation) schemes.
  • Monthly seniority bonus for all employees with 3+ years of service.
  • Access to Airbus Group saving plans (PEG) including investment in Airbus shares after 3+ months of service.
  • Access to a TSA (Time Saving Account)
  • Collective and mandatory retirement savings plans (PERCOL and PERO).
• On-site & Other Perks
  • Several catering options for lunch (canteens, food trucks, bakeries, etc.).
  • Staff councils (CSE) offer various social, cultural, and sports activities/services.
  • Navette (shuttle) service.
  • Training and development opportunities to support your career growth.

Recruitment Roadmap

1. A 30-minute interview with HR.
2. A 1-hour interview with the hiring manager.
3. A final interview with the HR Business Partner.
4. Offer.

Selection and Hiring Commitment

We thank all applicants for applying. Only selected applicants will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

NAVBLUE is committed to creating an environment and a culture where everyone feels like they belong no matter who they are or where they are from. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, record of offences, and basis of disability or any protected class. Accommodations will be available on request for candidates throughout the entire recruitment and selection process.

Sustainability at NAVBLUE

At NAVBLUE, we recognize that aviation’s innovation must be matched by environmental responsibility. As a digital leader, we provide immediate, actionable solutions to optimize airline operations and drive decarbonization today. Sustainability is not just a goal, but a prerequisite for our growth; it is central to our 2030 strategy to become the industry reference for integrity and stewardship. By joining us, you will play a direct role in this transformation, ensuring the future of air transport is as responsible as it is innovative.

AI Disclosure

No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select candidates for this role.