Flight Simulator Training Development Manager (m/f/d)

  • Full-time
  • Site: Bruchsal HQ
  • Department: Aviation

Company Description

We at Volocopter are pioneers in the development of electrical air taxis that take off and land vertically (eVTOLs). We bring Urban Air Mobility to life, by establishing air taxis in addition to current transportation options in megacities globally. Our aim is to offer affordable on-demand air taxi services and save people time by flying them safely to their destination. In 2011 we performed the first-ever piloted flight of a purely electrical multicopter and have since showcased numerous public flights with our full-scale Volocopter (www.volocopter.com).

Job Description

Your future Volocopter crew:

Our Operations Team is an ambitious, highly motivated, and flexible team to support the growth of the company. Each team member provides its competencies and energy to make the visions happen. The team is developing an Air Operator company, released from old-fashioned concepts. We aim to create the next Air Operator generation respecting applicable regulation as well as the SMS. We develop new pilot training concepts following the regulations. We want to take the opportunity of using new existing flight simulator devices. We are a motivated Team that enjoys developing an innovative Air Operator company.

We are looking for a Flight Simulator Training Development Coordinator. Being the interface between Air Operator and Training Organisations. Developing the Flight Simulator Device for training proposal.

Your mission during this flight:

  • Work closely with the Volocopter design office and flight test departments to identify and collate data necessary for selected training device manufacturers to develop the FSTD.
  • Coordination of FSTD testing and evaluation against defined training objectives and FSTD qualification criteria.
  • Participate actively in EASA/FAA FSTD related rulemaking activities with regard to FSTD qualifications for novel aircraft types such as eVTOL FSTDs using immersive technologies such as virtual and mixed reality.
  • Program manage the acceptance and deployment of FSTD devices and liason with the relevant ATOs

Qualifications

Check in your professional skills:

  • Relevant engineering degree or similar
  • Program management experience 
  • Experience of FSTD procurement, design, acceptance and qualification
  • Familiar with FSTD Validation Data Roadmap requirements
  • Familiar with ATO operations using FSTDs
  • EASA and FAA FSTD regulation knowledge
  • Fluent English communication skills

Additional Information

Our Volocopter flight includes:

  • Fast-growing high tech company with a supreme network of investors and partners
  • Ability to contribute directly to the future of aviation
  • The chance to build up new things/projects from scratch
  • Personal accountability, growth and learning opportunities, based on your personal strengths
  • An inspiring working environment with modern workspaces, flexible work time, short lines of communication, flat structures, great team spirit
  • Attractive salary package

Our differences make us stronger. At Volocopter, we value equal opportunity, trust, and the voice of each of our employees. As change-makers in air mobility, we believe that changing the world starts within each of our teams. We are committed to driving innovation by celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is treated equally and respectfully, regardless of our different backgrounds and roles in the company.

Fasten your seat belt and take-off with an awesome team as we bring urban air mobility to life!

 

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