Eurofighter Simulator Operational Factors (d/m/w)

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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 for supporting 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 nearby 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 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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