QI012: Senior Technical Officer (Air systems / Airworthiness)
Post No QI012/ Ref. No 2024_00817
JOB DESCRIPTION (See link to the full job description in the blue box)
- University degree, preferably in Aeronautical / Aircraft engineering or in the field of Airworthiness, equivalent education, or relevant professional experience.
- Good knowledge of Early Warning Command and Control / or Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft maintenance principles and practices, and experience of airframe related aircraft systems and equipment with emphasis on Contractor Support Solutions.
- Good knowledge of the German laws, European Military Airworthiness Requirement (EMAR / DEMAR) regulations.
- Knowledge of project management principles and methods with work experience in project management environments.
- Detailed knowledge and experience in EMAR / DEMAR regulations specifically related to the initial and Continued Airworthiness.
- Experience in US Airworthiness Regulations, German Airworthiness Framework and European Military Airworthiness Requirement (EMAR) regulations.
- Experience in the certification and registration of a large civilian / military aircraft and its mission elements, particularly in the context of a large international military project.
- Experience in establishing Aircraft safety requirements, reviewing aircraft qualification safety assessments, making risk hazard disposition decisions, and managing overall aeronautic risk items.
- Experience in preparing contractual documentation, reviewing contractual deliverables, and supervising the airworthiness relevant contractual execution.
- 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
- Basic monthly salary: EUR 9 674.26, tax free - before insurance and pension contributions.
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 29 July 2026.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Your application should be submitted in one go and you will not be able to modify your data once submitted.
