Job Description:

A. Job Description

TASTO is the organization in charge of designing, developing and delivering Training and Operations Support solutions required by Airbus Defence and Space Customers to operate efficiently and safely their Airbus military aircraft. In the frame of Operations Support solutions, and in order to achieve its mission, TASTO is responsible for providing the FlightOperations Manuals that the aircraft is flied with, as well as the Operations Support Services required to contribute to aircraft mission availability and mission success.

In order to retain TASTO capabilities to support upcoming Programs and with a dedicated specialisation in Mission Systems architecture, definition and operation, with the end user in the centre of our activity, TASTO has opened this position.

B. Main Activities and Accountabilities

The job holder of this position will be in charge of ensuring that Flight Operations Manuals related to Mission Systems (namely Mission Planning System, Mission Support Centre, Full Integrated Tactical System, etc) are produced and delivered OTOQOC, in accordance with relevant Program Directives and with the expectations on the end user side, whilst ensuring that the Operators voice is heard and drives the required changes.

In order to achieve this target, he/she will perform his/her functions by:

• Acting as product responsible in front of the Customer and the organization, leading and supporting as required any technical discussion related to Mission Systems of Military Transport Aircraft.
• Acting as principal Subject Matter Expert (SME) of Mission Systems of the current and future platforms, instructing the team of authors as required, and supervising the technical content related to these Systems in the corresponding Operational Publications. When necessary, performing the technical authoring of the said manuals.
• Participating in the development and/or validation and/or verification of the Mission System functions and supporting Training Organization and Design Functions when possible and required in order to achieve the proper functions of the systems.
• Supporting essential activities of Operational Support related (but not limited) to Mission Systems, therefore contributing to effective and efficient responses to Service Requests from the Operators and to the creation of Flight Operations Transmissions (FOTs) and Flight Operations Briefing Notes related to such systems.
• Manage the corresponding products at Publications and at Operational Support levels, in coordination with the corresponding Managers at TASTO and in coordination with external subcontractors: Design Office, Flight Test organization, subcontractors, suppliers, etc. Developing and implementing Project Management Plan, defining the required work packages in terms of scope, quality requirements, timescales and risks management, to meet the Programmes requirements and the applicable quality and regulatory standards, as applicable. This leads to OTOCOQ products for which he/she will be responsible for.
• Engaging with the Customer in Workshops, Working Groups, Webinars, Conferences, Entry-into-Service process, Operational Visits as required and acting not only as SME of the Mission Systems of our aircraft but also as Flight Operations Support engineer. Supporting and/or leading the related forums as required.
• Ensuring the know-how is retained in TASTO and secured for the future, therefore training others within TASTO and supporting Training Organization as required.

C. Competences required:

Educational Qualifications

• Engineering degree or Military Operations in the related field.
• At least 15 years of experience in Flight Operations.

Technical skills:

• Demonstrated experience in military flight operations, above all in the field of Mission Planning and/or Debriefing Systems and/or Air to Air Refuelling and/or Tactical Missions and/or Flight Dispatch.
• Demonstrated experience as flight crew member in military aircraft.
• Sound knowledge of Airbus Defence and Space military Mission Systems such as A330 MRTT MPS, MIDS, TIMS; or LTA FITS, MSC, MS; or A400M MPRS.
• Proficient in Operational Documentation management: technical authoring with specific tools (e.g. ADOC, FODM, OPS DATA, SAMANTA).
• Demonstrated experience in Flight Operations Support deliverables definition and production.
• Project Management experience is desired.

Professional skills:

• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.
• Practical Problem Solving.
• Ability to identify key issues.
• Advanced Spanish and Advanced English required. French would be an asset.
• Project Management skills.
• Mission and Customer oriented. Understanding the requirements and needs of the military Customer, and transfer them into system and product functionalities is a must.

Behavioural skills:

• Interpersonal and communication skills are key.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Autonomy. Proactivity.
• Self-motivated and with a spirit of challenge.
• Adaptation to rapidly changing environments.
• Good presence and educated to engage with military Customers in diverse scenarios.
• Willing to travel 3-4 times per year.
• Self-contained, ability to withstand pressure.

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.

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