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Eurofighter Simulator Operational Factors (d/m/w)

Location:  Manching, Germany
Location flexibility:  3 office days / week
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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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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:
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 .

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.

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