LA-75: Chief of Section

Post N° LA-75/ Ref. No 2025_00528JOB DESCRIPTION - Please Click HereUniversity degree in an aviation-related technical or engineering field, equivalent education, or relevant professional experience. Experience in the administration of maintenance contracts and in using technical and logistics support documentation related to aviation equipment. Good knowledge of relevant aeronautical Quality Assurance standards and policies. Proven experience in aviation support project management, risk management and personnel management. Experience of aviation ILS, including the support of Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Proven experience in the administration of aircraft maintenance contracts and in using technical and logistic support documentation related to aircraft equipment.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?Multicultural environmentInitial 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 leaveExcellent health coverageGreat work/life balanceGenerous annual leave of 6 weeks plus official holidaysPension SchemePOST DETAILSBasic 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 08 September 2025. Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected. All application deadlines are based on the Central European Time (CET) zone. IMPORTANT NOTESQualified 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.