EXPERIMENTAL TEST PILOT M/F AIRBUS

**Job Description:**

An opportunity has just opened up within the Flight test team!

*Missions/responsibilities: *

* Conduct development, production and research test flights, certification flights demonstration flights and training flights, according to the privileges of the qualifications held.

* Safe and accurate performance of flight test maneuvers, requiring a high level of safety awareness in the air and being able to recognize and recover from dangerous flight conditions in time-critical situations.

* Responsible for the safety and efficiency of each flight when Pilot in Command.

* Responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of designated duties during all flights.

* Support AIRBUS flight Test activities on other Airbus Production sites as well as world wide missions and in service support

* Conduct and/or participate in detailed briefings and debriefings for flight and ground testing activities.

* Write and/or review development or certification test plans and reports for assigned flight and ground tests.

* Participate in test planning, preparation and safety review meetings.

* Participate in the planning, coordination, and short-term scheduling of tests to be performed on assigned test aircraft.

* Coordinate with flight test engineers as required to ensure that the aircraft or ground test facility is configured properly to meet test objectives.

* Prepare and/or review the required test reports after each assigned test flight or ground activity.

* Identify and report product safety, certification and in-service efficiency issues.

* Act as internal 'first customer' to ensure product safety and quality before entry into service or aircraft delivery.

* Provide operational expertise, recommendations and understanding at all levels during design activities.

* Support marketing and sales campaigns and other customer support activities as designated.

* Employ effective communication skills to ensure that the conclusions and recommendations resulting from test activities are properly highlighted within the company, using correct channels.

* Contribute to aeronautical advancement by promoting sound aeronautical design, development, test techniques and safety management.

* Conduct specific duties in the Flight and Integration Test Centre as allocated. Examples are planning, scheduling of crews, safety management and flight crew representation.



*Essential Requirements*

* Experimental Test Pilot Graduate of a recognised test pilot school or Flight Test Training Organisation.

* Significant previous experience as an experimental test pilot.

* Previous operational and/or flight test experience on multi-crew aircraft.

* A minimum of 1000 hours as Pilot in Command.

* EASA CPL with Flight Test Rating 1 and Instrument Rating.

* Medical certificate Class 1.

* English language to negotiation level.



*Desirable Requirements*

* Previous experience as a test pilot on multi-engine transport category aircraft.

* Operational experience in an airline or airline training environment.

* Flight test instructional experience.

* EASA ATPL(A) with Flight Test Rating 1 and Instrument Rating.

* Type Rating on Airbus A320/A330/A350/A380.

* French language to beginner/intermediate level.



*As future member of a highly-skilled, collaborative and dynamic diverse team, you will be able to demonstrate some or all of the following personal skills:*

* You have excellent communication skills and feel confident to speak up in front of a larger group of people.

* Thinking in a sustainable long-term perspective is part of your professional DNA.

* You are able to listen actively and understand the needs of various stakeholders.

* Nevertheless, you can also assert yourself and convince others of your viewpoints.

* You demonstrate a positive and collaborative approach and a passion for creating a good team spirit.

* Critical thinking and questioning of existing processes is self-evident for you.



*Contact Data:*

* Please upload your CV and relevant certificates. Regarding ( *******************) .

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* Disabled applicants with equal qualification are favored.



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 SAS

*Employment Type:*
Permanent
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*Experience Level:*
Professional

*Job Family:*
Testing

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