Fighter Pilot Instructor Lead & Subject Matter Expert (SAETA II)

Job Description

About the Company Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The Training Solutions Team designs, develops and delivers state-of-the-art ground training — theoretical instruction and simulators — for military aircrews. Role Overview Fighter Pilot Instructor Lead & Subject Matter Expert within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The successful candidate joins the Training Solutions Team, leading the Spanish Trainer programme perimeter: coordinating instructor teams, establishing training needs, managing project deliverables and applying current technologies to support safe and efficient flight operations. Permanent, full-time contract. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate the pilot instructor team while overseeing project scope, planning, supplier management and progress reporting. Deliver ground-based aircrew training, including theoretical instruction and flight simulator training sessions. Design and develop comprehensive training plans, course content and technical documentation tailored to operational requirements. Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and evaluate technical documentation to establish core aircrew training objectives. Manage subcontracted work packages, supervising supplier performance, technical quality and approval of training deliverables. Support multimedia product creation (CBTs, digital courseware) by preparing detailed training data packages and technical support documentation. Requirements Education: aeronautical engineering degree, university degree, or equivalent military flight academy qualification. Languages: native Spanish and advanced English, both written and spoken. Technical knowledge: project management and supplier management experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, and familiarity with multimedia training applications. Soft skills: strong public speaking and audience management, high team and customer orientation, and adaptability. Nice to have: direct experience in Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and Computer-Based Training (CBT) development. Experience More than 10 years' experience as a combat fighter pilot, with flight experience on Eurofighter (EF) or F-18. Proven flight instructor experience. What We Offer Vacation days plus additional days off through the year. Attractive salary. Hybrid working model where possible, promoting work-life balance. Collective transport service at some sites. Health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan and study grants. On-site facilities including free canteen, kindergarten and medical office. Opportunity to take part in social and corporate social responsibility initiatives. Upskilling opportunities and development prospects in a multicultural environment. Special rates on products and benefits. Additional Information Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU. Employment type: permanent, full time. Experience level: professional. Requisition reference: JR10423516.

Requirements

• Lead and coordinate the pilot instructor team while overseeing project scope, planning, supplier management and progress reporting.
• Deliver ground-based aircrew training, including theoretical instruction and flight simulator training sessions.
• Design and develop comprehensive training plans, course content and technical documentation tailored to operational requirements.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and evaluate technical documentation to establish core aircrew training objectives.
• Manage subcontracted work packages, supervising supplier performance, technical quality and approval of training deliverables.
• Support multimedia product creation (CBTs, digital courseware) by preparing detailed training data packages and technical support documentation.
• Education: aeronautical engineering degree, university degree, or equivalent military flight academy qualification.
• Languages: native Spanish and advanced English, both written and spoken.
• Technical knowledge: project management and supplier management experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, and familiarity with multimedia training applications.
• Soft skills: strong public speaking and audience management, high team and customer orientation, and adaptability.
• Nice to have: direct experience in Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and Computer-Based Training (CBT) development.
• More than 10 years' experience as a combat fighter pilot, with flight experience on Eurofighter (EF) or F-18.
• Proven flight instructor experience.
• Vacation days plus additional days off through the year.
• Hybrid working model where possible, promoting work-life balance.
• Collective transport service at some sites.
• On-site facilities including free canteen, kindergarten and medical office.
• Opportunity to take part in social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Upskilling opportunities and development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Special rates on products and benefits.

Benefits

• Attractive salary.
• Health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan and study grants.