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Flight Test Operations Engineer (f/m)

Airbus Helicopters • Toulouse, Occitania, France

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Posted Oct 3, 2026Apply by Nov 2, 2026
  • Role & seniority

    • Flight Test Operations Engineer (f/m), Professional level (Classe F12)

    • Permanent position at Airbus Commercial Aircraft (Airbus Operations SAS)

  • Location & work type

    • Toulouse, France

    • Permanent / flexible working arrangements where possible

  • Stack/tools

    • Python, Java, JavaScript, Apps Script

    • Google / Skywise environments

    • Data analytics/modeling; AI models

    • Uses business APIs/services; involves optimization/networking/simulation; PoC/MVP tooling

  • Top 3 responsibilities

    • Analyze flight operations; propose improvements via technology + policy guidance + risk management

    • Conduct technology watch (optimization/networking/simulation) and assess usability of business APIs/services

    • Build PoCs/MVPs for flight deck & desktop operational tools; act as Business/Product Owner

  • Must-have skills

    • Engineering background (software development) or Data Analytics

    • Strong experience in Data Analytics, modeling, and AI model work

    • Proficiency in Python/Java/JavaScript/Apps Script and Google/Skywise

    • Ability to explain/train; teamwork and customer-oriented mindset

    • English & French (advanced)

  • Nice-to-haves

    • Experience in Airline / Flight Operations Engineering and aircraft systems functions

    • Familiarity with Airbus legacy processes and airline flight operations testing context

    • Strong adaptability for

Full Description

Job Description

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Flight Test Operations Engineer (f/m) to join our Flight & Integration Test Centre department based in Toulouse, France.

You will join the Flight Test Operation Control Center and the Flight Operations Engineering group in charge of research and expertise. You will second the Airline Flight Operations Testing expert in building the technological pillar of activities to drive operational improvements.

Your working environment

Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city in the southwest of France served by an international airport. Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor activities!

How we care for you

Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.

Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.

Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death). Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.

Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

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.

Your challenges

Analyze flight operations and propose improvements through new technology usage, policy guidance, and risk management. Conduct technology watch (optimization, networking, simulation) and assess usability of business APIs and services. Build Proofs of Concept (PoCs) and Minimum Viable Prototypes (MVPs) for flight deck and desktop operational tools. Act as Business/Product Owner for tooling development following Airbus legacy processes. Contribute to long-term strategic roadmaps and animate technology dissemination workshops.

Your boarding pass

Background in engineering (Software development) or Data Analytics. Required experience in Data Analytics, modeling, AI models, with proficiency in Python, Java, JavaScript, Appscript, and Google/SkyWise environments. Experience in Airline, Flight Operations Engineering, and aircraft systems functions is a plus. Team player with a customer-oriented mindset, curiosity, and strong ability to explain and train. Innovative mindset, good interpersonal skills, and flexibility to adapt to a reactive, high-pressure environment. Advanced level in English and French.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

Take your career to a new level and apply online now!

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 SAS

Employment Type

Permanent

Classe Emploi (France): Classe F12

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Testing

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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.

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