Job Description:

A vacancy for an Experimental Test Pilot with experience in combat aircrafts has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Getafe.

The candidates must have Spanish National Clearance to support in Spanish National programs. Candidate’s acceptance, if in Active duty with Spanish EA, will be subject to prior approval from EA authority.

The applicant must be comfortable with teamwork and be ready for extended periods of work away from the home base. The successful applicant will join the Flight Test Department

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Main Task & accountabilities:

• Experimental Test Flights
• Support the development, certification, qualification, validation & verification and acceptance of the Flight Operations, including preparation, execution and reporting.
• Support as Experimental Test Pilot in Test Center to other internal organizations
• Execute Experimental Test Pilot activities in any Airbus or Customer facility all over the world
• Participate in EF-2000 Test, Production, Delivery and Training activities
• Participate in A400 Test, Production, Delivery and Training activities (in-flight and simulator),
• Participate in Airbus Defence and Space Derivatives (A310, A330, A320, etc.) Test, Production, Delivery and Training activities (in-flight and simulator)
• Participate in M&L Test, Production, Delivery and Training activities (in-flight and simulator) (in-flight and simulator),
• Support Chief Engineer Office and Programs in Designing and Developing aircraft & systems
• Support Commercial activities as required
• Support FCAS and UAV programs as required

Skills:

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated Flight and Flight Test experience in Military Types: More than 2500 flight hours (required), with at least 1500 flight hours in combat aircrafts.
• Previous experience in Development (DT), Certification and Qualification (C&Q), Validation and Verification (V&V) activities as an Experimental Test Pilot (5&43; years).
• Air to Air Refuelling (AAR) Experience as Tanker or/and Receiver.
• Flight Test Operations management experience (5&43; years).

Skills that will also be Valued:

• Flight Test Instructor (FTI) qualification and experience
• Any Valid Airbus TR
• EF-2000 Typhoon previous or current Qualification
• UAV Qualification / Experience

Qualifications:

• Valid EASA CAT 1 Test Pilot rating (USAF TPS and USNTPS qualification also valid).
• EASA CPL/ATPL (A)
• ME, IR, UPRT & MCC will also be valued
• EASA CLASS 1 MEDICAL
• English advanced (ICAO Level 4 or above).
• NATO SECRET Security Clearance and SP National Clearance for SIRTAP & FCAS
• Engineering degree or Masters will also be valued

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Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale, pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

With around 130,000 employees and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry, connecting people and places via air and space.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Last but not least, the company has been awarded with the “Top Employers Spain 2023” certification and &34;Top Employers Europe 2023&34; by Top Employers Institute.

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.

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At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.