Test Pilot

Airbus Spain
Airbus Spain
Madrid, SpainOn-siteCompetitiveSenior · 5+ yearsPermanentRemote: On Site🇪🇸Spanish: Native

Requirements

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 a Test Pilot (5+ years).
  • EF-2000 Typhoon previous or current Qualification
  • Air to Air Refuelling (AAR) Experience as Tanker or/and Receiver.
  • Flight Test Operations management experience (5+ years)

Skills that will also be Valued:

  • Flight Test Instructor (FTI) qualification and experience
  • Any Valid Airbus TR
  • UAV Qualification / Experience

Qualifications:

  • Valid EASA CAT 1 or 2 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 5 or above) and Native in Spanish
  • NATO SECRET Securityارة and SP National Clearance for SIRTAP & FCAS
  • Engineering degree or Masters will also be valued

Original Advert

Job Description:

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

The successful applicant will join the Flight Test Department.

Main Task & accountabilities:

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

  • Test Flights
  • Support the development, certification, qualification, validation & verification and acceptance of the Flight Operations, including preparation, execution and reporting.
  • Support as Test Pilot in Test Center to other internal organizations
  • Execute 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

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 a Test Pilot (5+ years).
  • EF-2000 Typhoon previous or current Qualification
  • Air to Air Refuelling (AAR) Experience as Tanker or/and Receiver.
  • Flight Test Operations management experience (5+ years)

Skills that will also be Valued:

  • Flight Test Instructor (FTI) qualification and experience
  • Any Valid Airbus TR
  • UAV Qualification / Experience

Qualifications:

  • Valid EASA CAT 1 or 2 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 5 or above) and Native in Spanish
  • NATO SECRET Security Clearance and SP National Clearance for SIRTAP & FCAS
  • Engineering degree or Masters will also be valued

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:

Testing

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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 emsom@airbus.com.

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