An opportunity for an Aircraft Performance Engineer
- External Performance Models (BADA / ANP) has arisen within Airbus Operations, Getafe (Madrid). Our subdomain is responsible for modeling, evaluating, and simulating aircraft operational performance, acting as the reference for data-driven analysis to optimize flight operations, flight safety, and in-service support for airlines and aeronautical stakeholders. The jobholder will act as the primary owner and central point of contact for External Aircraft Performance Models (such as BADA and ANP), bridging strategic governance with deep technical validation and driving the long-term improvement roadmap. Execute technical validation and risk assessment by designing in-depth studies to compare external model outputs against Airbus reference data and quantify accuracy deviations. Develop and maintain internal automation tools using Python and scripting languages to ensure robust model comparison, validation, and assessment processes. Manage ANP dataset generation and validation for EASA and internal stakeholders, ensuring all dataset outputs meet required quality standards. Monitor the broader ecosystem landscape (TIM, Piano, OpenAP, EU Flight Label, EEA, CO2 calculators) to identify service opportunities, technical risks, and market intelligence.

Experience:
More than 3 years of professional experience in aircraft performance modeling principles or related engineering environments. Advanced proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for tool development,



technical autonomy in troubleshooting, and strong analytical rigor in scientific data comparison. Advanced level in English. Project management capabilities, proactivity to identify opportunities and eliminate technical alerts, and strong communication skills to synthesize complex technical data. Familiarity with external industry benchmarks and environmental performance models (such as BADA, ANP, OpenAP, or CO2 calculators). Hybrid model of working when possible. Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location. Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants. On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office. Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives. Employment Type: Permanent By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Wherever possible, we foster adaptable working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

📌 Aircraft Performance Engineer (España)
🏢 Airbus
📍 España