Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, specializing in the design, manufacture, and delivery of commercial aircraft, military transports, helicopters, and space systems. As one of the world's largest aerospace companies, it employs over 130,000 people globally and operates as a cornerstone of European industrial collaboration and technological innovation. Spain plays a vital role in Airbus's global operations, hosting major production and engineering centers in Getafe, Seville, and Cádiz. The company is a major employer for international talent in Spain, offering a multicultural work environment where English is the primary language for technical and management roles, alongside comprehensive relocation support for specialized engineering positions.

Airbus was established in 1970 as a European consortium to challenge the dominance of American aerospace manufacturers. It grew through the integration of major national aerospace companies from France, Germany, the UK, and Spain, including the merger with Spain's CASA in 1999.

Operational Advisor for Spanish FCAS

Airbus Spain

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Job Description:

An opportunity for an Operational Advisor for Spanish FCAS has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid).

Contributing to the spanish FCAS, as part of the future European Defence for the next decades is a great opportunity! We offer an exciting position in Getafe, and the future position holder will be part of an international team working on the Operational Requirements of several european customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maturation of operational requirements of the customers (e.g. via coordination of customer-industry workshops)
Definition of functional requirements in a multi disciplinary approach
Contribution to the Spanish FCAS consistency by providing the operational voice of the Spanish customer to our teams
Elaboration of a technical concept, feasibility and solution design in collaboration with Engineering taking into account multiple requirements in a complex and transnational stakeholder environment
Influence a coherent Spanish FCAS/ SoSroadmap, by a trade-off between realistic solutions and innovation together with the SoS lead, Portfolio teams and Engineering
Uses the operational language to tell the "Spanish FCAS story" to the end users in alignment and support of Marketing, National PMs, Campaign, Communication and Public Affairs
Provide advice to the Future Air Power PMs, Pillar PMs and Chief Engineers in terms of operational / technical strategy and enhances synergies on all working levels

SKILLS

Several years of working experience in the Spanish customer environment, ideally as fighter pilot.
Excellent understanding of various disciplines within the life-cycle of a product covering development, production and support including support functions
Experience and understanding of Airbus DS portfolio having worked within AD PLs (Military Aircraft, UAS, CI, Space Systems)
Inter-cultural openness (experience in international co-operation programmes)
Flexibility (work in evolving and changing environment, ready to travel and in multinational teams)

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
Attractive salary.
Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
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.

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

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Programme & Project Management

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