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Aerospace Engineer Military Aviation (d/f/m)

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

📍 31515 Wunstorf 🕐 Full-time 📄 Permanent position 📅 Starts 2026-11-09

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Job Description

#### About us

Airbus ist Pionier einer nachhaltigen Luft- und Raumfahrt für eine sichere und vereinte Welt. Das Unternehmen arbeitet ständig an Innovationen für effiziente und technologisch fortschrittliche Lösungen in den Bereichen Luft- und Raumfahrt, Verteidigung sowie vernetzte Dienstleistungen. Airbus bietet moderne und treibstoffeffiziente Verkehrsflugzeuge sowie dazugehörige Dienstleistungen an. Airbus ist auch führend in Europa im Bereich Verteidigung und Sicherheit und eines der größten Raumfahrtunternehmen der Welt. Im Bereich Hubschrauber stellt Airbus die weltweit effizientesten Lösungen und Dienstleistungen für zivile und militärische Hubschrauber bereit.

#### Job description

Airbus Defense and Space is looking for an

# Aerospace Engineer Military Aviation (d/f/m)

The maintenance and service center for the world's most versatile transport aircraft A400M is located in Wunstorf. The service and ongoing adaptation to customer needs ensure the safe, reliable and economical operation of the German A400M fleet. The work task includes the holistic support of the German A400M fleet with regard to technical and non-technical inquiries from our customer, the German Air Force.

Your location

Wunstorf is located in the immediate vicinity of Hanover, the state capital of Lower Saxony and directly on the Steinhuder Meer. Whether kitesurfing, hiking or going to the theater - this region offers a high recreational value and the full range of cultural opportunities as well as excellent medical care. The workplace is located at the air force base with direct contact to customer and product.

Our Benefits for You****

Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

Your tasks and responsibilities****

Supporting the Bundeswehr in ensuring flight operations of the German A400M fleet
Respond to all customer inquiries and develop solutions to operational and performance issues
Ensuring that our support is continually adapted to customer needs by increasing the overall quality and provision of information
Creation and ongoing updating of operational documentation and delivery of all data required for the safe and efficient operation of the German A400M fleet to the German Air Force
Developing new services and testing new tools according to customer requirements
Carrying out analyzes on behalf of the customer
Contribute to safety improvements, reliability evaluations, product monitoring and improvements

Your tasks and responsibilities****

Completed studies in aerospace engineering or comparable
Knowledge of aircraft structure & avionics
Experience in aircraft documentation and knowledge of aviation licensing regulations
Experience in a military environment is desirable
Strong communication skills and organizational talent
Experience in working with involved authorities (EASA, LufA Bw) is desirable
Fluent German and English skills or willingness to develop these language skills

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

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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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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.

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.

Source: Bundesagentur fur Arbeit — German Federal Employment Agency · Retrieved 2026-11-10 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by the German Federal Employment Agency

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