Experimental Test Pilot

A vacancy for a Experimental Test Pilot has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Seville.

The successful applicant will join the Flight Test Department.

**Task & accountabilities**:
Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

- Experimental Test Flight
- Support Development, Certification, qualification, validation & Verification, acceptance, FLIGHT OPERATIONS, including preparation, execution and reporting.
- Support as Experimental Test Pilot in Test Center.
- Execute Experimental Test Pilot activities in any Airbus or Customer facility all over the world.
- Participate in A400 Test, Production and Deliveries and Training activities (in-flight and simulator)
- Participate in Airbus Defence and Space Derivatives programs (A310, A330, A320, etc.)
- Participate in M&L Test, Production and Deliveries and Training activities (in-flight and simulator).

**Required skills:
- More than 2500 flight hours (required), with at least 1500 flight hours in combat aircrafts.
- CAT 1 Test Pilot rating - Recognised schools: Edwards TPS, USNTPS, EPNER and UK TPS.
- Previous experience in Development (DT), Certification and Qualfication (C&Q), Validation and Verification (V&V) activities as Experimental Test Pilot (5+ years).
- Air to Air Refuelling (AAR) Experience as Tanker or/and Receiver.
- Flight Test Instructor (FTI) qualification and experience (desirable).
- Flight Test Operations managament experience (5+ years).
- JAR CPL/ATPL (A) with CLASS 1 MEDICAL and IR.
- Any Valid Airbus TR (desireable).
- EF-2000 Typhoon previous or current Qualfication (desirable).
- English advanced.
- Spanish - intermediate level required.

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

**Contract Type**:
Permanent Contract / CDI / Unbefristet / Contrato indefinido

**Experience Level**:
Professional / Expérimenté(e) / Professionell / Profesional

**Job Family**:
Testing

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