Join Airbus Defence and Space in Manching, Germany as a Eurofighter Simulator Operational Factors professional. This permanent, full-time role offers a 35-hour workweek with flexible working arrangements. You will provide operational support for the Pilot Synthetic Training System, perform simulator tests, and contribute to advanced training upgrade projects.
Requirements
Former fast jet Pilot or Weapon Systems Officer (WSO).
Operational experience in modern combat-jets with instructor and/or weapon-instructor qualification.
Experience in national or international pilot training programs and familiarity with simulators.
Fluent in English; German is a plus.
No specific degree is stated as mandatory.
Skills & Responsibilities
Combat-jet Operations: Apply first-hand fast jet expertise to execute operational tests in the Eurofighter cockpit and Instructor Operator Station.
Synthetic Training Systems: Support the Pilot Synthetic Training System project integration and operational acceptance testing.
Project and Technology Exploration: Explore new technologies and support national PSTS upgrade projects, networked combat training, and virtual reality solutions.
Customer and Partner Collaboration: Attend technical and operational meetings, working closely with international military customers and industry partners.
Potential transition routes: People from military aviation, flight instruction, or defense project management roles may bring operational pilot expertise and simulator familiarity, alongside meeting the language and collaboration requirements.
Job description
Job Description:
Airbus Defence and Space in Manching is looking for a
Eurofighter Simulator Operational Factors (d/m/w)
The Eurofighter Training and Simulation Department provides simulators and services for the Eurofighter (EF) Pilot Synthetic Training System (PSTS) within the Eurofighter programme. The Operational Factors (OF) is responsible to support all related operational factors activities within the Training and Simulation department.
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.
Your benefits
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
Operational support for the Pilot Synthetic Training System (PSTS) project regarding integration and operational acceptance test
Performance of operational tests in the Eurofighter cockpit and Instructor Operator Station
Operational support for PSTS operational tests (Air/Air, Air/Surface)
Operational support for national and international PSTS rollout activities
Exploring on new technologies which will improve training and following up idea discussions/concept development with the Customer
Attendance at the relevant technical and operational meetings
Build operational Knowledge, Skills and Experience of new Eurofighter systems, functionalities and capabilities
Operational Support for Germany (GE) National PSTS Upgrade Projects, for the introduction of networked combat training and the development of a Synthetic Environment as well as for Virtual Reality Training Solutions
Desired skills and qualifications
Former fast jet Pilot or Weapon Systems Officer (WSO)
Operational experience in fast, sophisticated, modern combat-jets with instructor and/or weapon-instructor qualification and experience
Ability to work independently within set guidelines, if required, while maintaining
Experience in national or international pilot training programs
Familiarity with training systems, simulators, and/or aircraft systems
Experience working with international military customers and industry partners
Fluent in English; German is a plus
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Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
Employment Type: Permanent -------
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Testing
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