Project Officer Airworthiness

We are looking for applicants who meet all the essential selection criteria:

(1) Professional

Candidates will be required to demonstrate the following qualifications:

• at least 8 years of professional experience acquired after the award of the qualification required as a condition of eligibility;
• knowledge of/experience in defence procurement work and international defence cooperation (incl. experience in European defence cooperation structures and programmes);
• experience of working with national and international airworthiness regulations (civil and military);
• proven professional experience in drafting and implementing Aviation regulations and airworthiness issues;
• familiarity with the international defence environment (especially CSDP);
• proven experience in project management and a track record of delivering successful business outcomes;
• a very good command of written and oral English.

(2) Personal

All staff must be able to fit into the Agency's way of working (see para. 2). Other attributes important for this post include:

• ability to work in a team;
• effective management skills;
• results-orientation and strong motivation;
• accuracy and dependability;
• flexibility, pro-activity and innovativeness;
• commitment to the Agency's objectives;
• effective communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.

Desirable

The following will be considered an advantage:

• broad understanding and exposure to wider military aviation safety aspects;
• university degree in engineering with a specialisation in defence related subjects such as electronics, communications, aeronautics, mechanics, information security;
• hold a (recognised) project management qualification;
• aviation safety experience from operational (logistical or operator’s) perspective.

We are looking for a competent and dedicated Project Officer Airworthiness.

Under the supervision of the Head of Critical Enablers Unit, the jobholder will be responsible for/contribute to the following activities:

• preparing strategies, policies and methods for more effective and efficient cooperation in the field of military airworthiness;
• assuming responsibility for issues regarding military airworthiness, aviation safety and related topics;
• ensuring the necessary coordination to contribute to the overall coherence of the work of the EDA Military Airworthiness Authorities (MAWA) Forum;
• supporting relations and coordination with Member States, European Commission, Civil Airworthiness Authorities, related industries and other key stakeholders regarding the introduction and management of initiatives and cooperative programmes in the airworthiness area; 
• supporting efforts to cover military needs for overwhelming effectiveness and military airworthiness;
• contributing to the harmonization of civil and military approaches to airworthiness and certification, as well as applicable standards; 
• initiating and supporting efforts to converge military and civil airworthiness requirements and aviation safety authorities together with policy, cooperation and decision bodies; 
• support the development of standards, rules and requirements for airworthiness; 
• chairing and coordinating working groups (e.g., in the context of the MAWA Forum and/or its Taskforces and Advisory Groups), workshops, seminars and conferences, in the scope of responsibility; 
• supporting the development and update of the European Military Airworthiness Requirements and their associated support documentation, specifically those associated with initial/continued airworthiness;
• supporting efforts to promote and achieve mutual recognition by National Military Airworthiness Authorities on the basis of the European Military Airworthiness Requirements (EMARs);
• supporting the projects and activities of other EDA staff and Directorates when their activities have a dependency on the work of the MAWA Forum;
• supporting the broader work of the Critical Enablers Unit as directed by the Head of Unit and ISE Director; 
• taking on additional tasks as required in the interest of the service.

Duties may evolve according to development of the EDA’s structure and activities, and the decisions of EDA management.

The Project Officer Airworthiness will be appointed by the Chief Executive.

Recruitment will be as a member of the temporary staff of the Agency for a four-year period. Renewal is possible within the limits set out in the EDA Staff Regulations. The successful candidate will be recruited as Temporary Agent, grade AD10.

The pay for this position consists of a basic salary of 10.949,54€ supplemented with various allowances including, as applicable, expatriation or family allowances. Successful candidates are graded on entry into service according to the length of their professional experience. Salaries are exempted from national tax, instead an Agency tax at source is paid. For further information on working conditions please refer to: https://eda.europa.eu/jobs/what-we-offer

Failure to obtain the requisite security clearance certificate before the expiration of the probationary period may be cause for termination of the contract.

Candidates are advised that part of the recruitment process includes medical analyses and physical check-up with the Agency’s Medical Adviser.

Applications are invited with a view to establish a reserve list for the post of Project Officer Airworthiness at EDA. This list will be valid until 31/12/2026, and may be extended by decision of the Chief Executive. During the validity of the reserve list, successful candidates may be offered a post in EDA according to their competences in relation to the specific requirements of the vacant post. Inclusion on the reserve list does not imply any entitlement of employment in the Agency.