Test PilotAirbus
Aircraft: Various Airbus AircraftLocation: HamburgType-rated
Total Time0 hrs
PIC Time0 hrs
About This Role
Airbus is seeking experienced Test Pilots to join their Flight and Integration Test Centre in Hamburg, Germany. This role involves conducting production test flights, customer acceptance flights, and technical flight tests on various Airbus commercial aircraft. Candidates must hold an EASA ATPL(A) with Flight Test Rating and significant multi-crew transport aircraft experience, with previous flight test organization background required. The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge aircraft development and certification, with base in Hamburg and occasional missions to Toulouse and other Airbus test facilities.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct production test activities on the ground and in flight
- Execute customer acceptance flights as Captain or First Officer
- Conduct development and research test flights, certification flights, and demonstration flights as qualified
- Perform flight test manoeuvres safely and accurately while recognising and recovering from dangerous flight conditions
- Assume responsibility for safety and efficiency as Pilot in Command or First Officer
- Conduct and participate in detailed briefings and debriefings for flight and ground testing activities
- Prepare and review required test reports after assigned test flights or ground activities
- Identify and report product safety, certification, and in-service efficiency issues
- Act as internal 'first customer' to ensure product safety and quality before aircraft entry into service or delivery
- Support marketing, sales campaigns, and customer support activities
- Present testing results using effective communication skills
- Conduct additional duties in the Flight and Integration Test Centre such as crew planning, scheduling, and safety management
Requirements
- Graduate of a recognised flight test training school
- Valid EASA ATPL (A) license
- Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate
- Flight Test Rating (Category 1 or Category 2)
- Previous experience in civilian or military flight test organisation
- Significant experience on multi-crew transport category aircraft including command
- English language proficiency at negotiation level
- EASA qualifications required (non-EASA qualifications must be converted prior to employment)
- Type rating on Airbus aircraft preferred (A320, A330/350, A340, or A380)
- Operational experience in airline environment preferred
- German language (beginner/intermediate) desirable
- French language (beginner/intermediate) desirable
- Excellent communication skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Collaborative team player with positive attitude
About Airbus
Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The company is a European leader in commercial aircraft, defence and security, space businesses, and helicopters, providing modern, fuel-efficient airliners and associated services globally.