Test Pilot
Core
Plan, execute, and report test flights for combat aircraft and military systems to support development, certification, qualification, validation, verification, and acceptance of flight operations.
Role type
Senior Test Pilot (Combat Aircraft)
Builds
Certified and qualified combat aircraft and military air systems (e.g., EF-2000 Typhoon, A400M) for global defense programs.
Domain
Defense & Aerospace / Military Aviation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Flight Test Operations)
Required skills
Combat aircraft piloting, Flight Test Operations management, Aircraft qualification, Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR), Test Pilot rating (EASA CAT 1 or CAT 2), EASA CPL/ATPL(A), ME, IR, UPRT ratings, Class 1 Medical Certificate, NATO SECRET Security Clearance, Spanish National Security Clearance
Preferred skills
Flight Test Instructor (FTI) qualification, Airbus Type Rating, UAV qualification, Engineering degree or Master's degree
Technologies
EF-2000 Typhoon, A400M, UAVs, Simulators
Responsibilities
Plan and execute test flights for EF-2000 Typhoon and A400M programs; Support Chief Engineer Office in design and development of aircraft and systems; Perform test pilot activities at Airbus and customer facilities worldwide; Participate in in-flight and simulator training activities; Support operational and commercial activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC