LW-18: Chief of Section (Component & Engine Maintenance Support Section)
Post N° LW-18/ Ref. No 2025_00545
JOB DESCRIPTION - please click here.
- A Bachelor’s level qualification from a nationally recognised/certified University in aeronautics or in a related discipline.
- Experience either in National/International Governmental Organisations or Industry as a logistician in the field of aviation maintenance/aviation upgrade project implementation.
- Leadership experience in military or civilian aviation programmes.
- Comprehensive knowledge of fixed wing aircraft operations, encompassing major aircraft, component & engine DLM management, airworthiness regulations (EMAR, EASA, FAA standards etc.), certification processes, and quality assurance standards in military and/or civilian aviation environments.
- Broad experience in management of military or commercial aircraft or engine DLM programmes, preferably on large multi-engine aircraft types.
- Ability to provide analysis and decision support to the customer in the areas of fleet planning, requirements development, budget forecast & preparation, maintenance policy, Source of Repair (SOR) activation/certification.
- Recognised project management certification [e.g. PRINCE 2® Practitioner, Project Management Professional (PMP)] and demonstrated knowledge of and experience in project management.
- NATO's official languages are English and French. The work of this post requires fluency in English, while working knowledge of French is desirable.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
- Multicultural environment
- Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation)
- Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave
- Excellent health coverage
- Great work/life balance
- Generous annual leave of 6 weeks plus official holidays
- Pension Scheme
POST DETAILS
HOW TO APPLY?
All candidates (internal and external) should refer to the FAQs before applying.
NSPA internal candidates must submit additionally their latest completed performance report.
NSPA staff members of the same grade can submit a transfer request till 07 September 2025.
Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.
All application deadlines are based on the Central European Time (CET) zone.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority.
Interviews are expected to be held approximately six weeks after the application closing date. The Talent Acquisition and Development Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.
Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.
The Agency would appreciate it if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection.
- Basic monthly salary: EUR 9 365.21, tax free.
HOW TO APPLY?
All candidates (internal and external) should refer to the FAQs before applying.
NSPA internal candidates must submit additionally their latest completed performance report.
NSPA staff members of the same grade can submit a transfer request till 07 September 2025.
Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.
All application deadlines are based on the Central European Time (CET) zone.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority.
Interviews are expected to be held approximately six weeks after the application closing date. The Talent Acquisition and Development Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.
Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.
The Agency would appreciate it if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection.
NSPA as an employer values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. NSPA welcomes applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourages women to apply.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT MILITARY OR ADMINISTRATION POST HOLDERS:
Please note that if you currently hold a military or administration post, you will be required to decide, in accordance with your national authorities' regulations, whether to retire or resign from your post, or apply for special leave from your national authorities. If you are invited to a preliminary interview, you will be asked to indicate your preference at that time as well.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT MILITARY OR ADMINISTRATION POST HOLDERS:
Please note that if you currently hold a military or administration post, you will be required to decide, in accordance with your national authorities' regulations, whether to retire or resign from your post, or apply for special leave from your national authorities. If you are invited to a preliminary interview, you will be asked to indicate your preference at that time as well.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Your application should be submitted in one go and you will not be able to modify your data once submitted.
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Position Number: LW-18
Ref. No.: 2025_00545
Position category: Engineering
Grade: NATO grade 17:A3
Minimum educational level: University Degree (Master) in relevant field or equivalent experience
Duty location: Capellen, Luxembourg
Who can apply?: NATO Civilian Staff and external candidates who are nationals of a NATO member country are invited to apply.
Deadline: 14 September 2025
Type of project: Current publication
Vacancy status: Receiving applications until deadline
