Flight Line Technician (m/w/d) Prototype Shop - 2-Year Fixed-Term | Flight Line Technician (m/w/d) Prototype Shop - Befristet 2 Jahre

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Donauwörth, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Mar 13, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

As a Flight Line Technician at Airbus Helicopters in Donauwörth, you will play a critical role in the prototype shop, supporting helicopter flight test operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities include performing pre-flight, inter-flight, and post-flight inspections, ensuring aircraft conformity, and conducting functional tests on mission systems. You will be actively involved in helicopter conversion phases, troubleshooting, maintenance, and the installation of developmental systems. This position offers the unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace technology at a facility where helicopters are developed from initial concept to flight. The role is initially limited to a two-year contract and involves travel for domestic and international flight test campaigns. It is an ideal position for a technical professional looking to work in a high-stakes, innovative environment with a world leader in aerospace, offering attractive compensation and extensive corporate benefits.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training in the field of aviation, metal industry, or a comparable technical qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience in flight operations
  • Experience in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair within the aviation or metal industry
  • Experience in performing pre-flight and post-flight inspections
  • Experience working with SAP for technical documentation
  • Experience in the installation and removal of developmental or mission systems

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Security clearance (VS-Ermächtigung) required or must be obtainable; willingness to travel for domestic and international flight test campaigns; 2-year fixed-term contract.