Job Description:
Are you a university graduate with the aspiration, enthusiasm, and talent to help us pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world? Every year, Airbus seeks bright minds from around the globe to fill critical roles that will shape our future.
When you begin your career with us, we don't just offer a job; we accelerate your growth through the Airbus Global Graduate development journey. This isn't a one-size-fits-all program; it's a personalized, two-year experience designed to cultivate your professional skills, enhance your business acumen, and hone your technical abilities. Crucially, we place a strong emphasis on developing your leadership potential from day one. You'll gain a unique perspective on the world of Airbus while contributing directly in a specific, impactful position.
During the two years, we will take you on a soft-skill development journey, covering such areas as inclusive leadership, our Values, resilience, communication and emotional intelligence, with various in-person and virtual workshops.
Beyond your daily responsibilities and a comprehensive schedule of training, you'll join your global graduate community annually for a dedicated development week. This is your chance to connect with your peers, learn directly from our seasoned leaders, and gain insights from the best in the industry.
Throughout the programme, you will be developed into an established and valuable team member from day 1. You'll sharpen your skills in an area strategically important to Airbus, gaining a deep understanding of our business – its opportunities, challenges, and needs – and, most importantly, you'll have learned more about yourself and what makes you truly great. You will have demonstrated your capability and readiness to take on future leadership challenges within Airbus.
Above all, you'll have the unparalleled opportunity to do your best work in an industry that is literally reshaping how we live in our world.
If you're ready to embark on this transformative journey and unlock your full potential, apply below.
What you will be doing :
Within the Flight and Integration Test Centre (IV), you will belong to the team responsible for preparing and analysing simulator tests and flight tests related to flight dynamics and flight control laws disciplines. We contribute not only to carry out a safe and efficient testing campaign but also to demonstrate the certification criteria of new concept developments, through real-time telemetry follow-up and deferred-time analysis.
This job involves a close collaboration with FT engineers, FT instrumentation and engineering design teams.
You will be on a development pathway to guide your growth into aircraft Handling Qualities and can expect to be involved in the following:
1V Test integration Center - Handling Qualities and Flight Control Laws Test Specialist in charge of preparing , following and analysing tests (simu and flight) linked to Nominal cases
1V Test integration Center - Multi-system Test specialist in charge of preparing, executing and analysing simulator tests linked to Handling Qualities Failure CAses
1V Test integration Center - development Flight Test Specialist Engineer (FTSE) in charge of supporting the Flight Test Engineers (FTE) and Pilots community and managing development and certification tests (Simulator and Flight Tests)
1YCG Handling Qualities Design Office in charge of defining flight domain where aircraft safety, comfort and reliability is guaranteed (definition of characteristic speeds, setting of angle of attack, sideslip domains, and procedure in case of failure cases)
Task & accountabilities :
As a test specialist your main tasks and responsibilities will include :
Prepare the Flight Test campaign, defining and validating on-board and real time (telemetry) visualization tools
Follow-up the tests in real time, through the telemetry centre, providing the necessary support to the crew to ensure the validity and safety of the test
Perform deferred time analyses, providing a synthetic feedback on the data validity and on the behaviour of the aircraft configuration tested, to the relevant design team (mainly handling qualities and flight control laws)
Ensure preparation, including test readiness, and real time follow-up of simulator sessions
Optimize analyses and delivery process of simulators and flight test data, taking benefit of tools that digital transformation
Elaborate ATA 070 certifications documents in close collaboration with 1VX
Required skills :
In order to be selected for this program you will need to have the following skills and experience :
Educated to degree level in flight physics, aerodynamics or a related discipline.
Use of initiative/proactivity, being flexible to adapt to an operational and reactive environment
Positive mindset and team player attitude
Strong learning capacity
Strong entrepreneurial thinking, as well as awareness of deadlines, costs, and quality
English : Advanced level, French is a plus.
The position is graded BV or below.
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 Operations SASEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Classe Emploi (France): Classe F11Experience Level:
Entry LevelJob Family:
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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Skills Required
- University degree in flight physics, aerodynamics, or a related discipline
- Advanced English proficiency
- Initiative and proactivity
- Flexibility to adapt to an operational and reactive environment
- Positive mindset and team-player attitude
- Strong learning capacity
- Entrepreneurial thinking and awareness of deadlines, costs, and quality
- French language proficiency
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive in several locations, including medical, dental, and vision options available from day one in the U.S. Access to life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance/wellbeing support adds breadth to the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as a meaningful part of the package through plans such as a 401(k) with company matching in the U.S. These programs strengthen long-term financial security beyond base wages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are described as generous in some settings, including vacation availability from day one and extended holiday coverage. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options further increase the perceived value of time-related benefits.
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What We Do
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.
