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Airbus • Manching, Germany

Air Operational Advisor (d/f/m) - Future Mission Support Systems

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Job Description

Job Description:

In order to support the Combat MSS Solutions team, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

Air Operational Advisor (d/f/m) - Future Mission Support Systems

We develop and maintain Mission Support Systems (MSS) software for our Combat Aircraft Eurofighter, Tornado and Mission/Transport Aircraft A400M, C295, MRTT as well as for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Future Combat Air System at the Airbus-sites in Manching & Friedrichshafen/Germany and Getafe/Spain.

Our Mission Support Systems enable development and evaluation of military aircraft mission data, especially in the context of mission planning, rehearsal and de-briefing as well as for electronic warfare, defensive aids and sensor fusion.

This role is also available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.

Your location

Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.

Our Benefits for You

  • Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
  • Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
  • Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
  • Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
  • Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

Your tasks and responsibilities

  • Support the system development teams with your operational knowledge and flight crew experience with respect to current and future Mission Support Systems
  • Support to and participate in customer meetings and workshops
  • Present new concepts, capabilities and products to internal and external stakeholders
  • Support in opening new markets for existing and new products for other platforms
  • Foster collaboration within our project team and with involved stakeholders - internal and external
  • Actively support the continuous improvements of our products, projects and processes

Desired skills and qualifications

  • Operational experience as military flight crew (e.g. AWACS) having the role of fighter allocator, battle manager and controller with extensive experience
  • Profound knowledge in mission support software (military and civil applications) or equivalent systems are of advantage
  • Strong team player, independent working method and high quality awareness
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Strong ability to motivate
  • Negotiation level in German and English is a must

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

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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 GmbH

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Vehicle Mission & Control

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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 .

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.

Company benefits

Accrued annual leave
Adoption leave
Annual bonus
Bike parking
Coaching
Complimentary Medical Services
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Enhanced sick pay
Family health insurance
Health insurance
In house training
Language lessons
Mentoring
On-site gym
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Referral bonus
Sabbaticals
Teambuilding days
Mental health support
Mental health platform access
Mental health first aiders

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