Published on 30/09/2022

Air Operations Expert (Helicopters)

(Ref: EASA/AD/2022/017)

Please apply by 31/10/2022 30/11/2022 at 23:55 hrs CET (Cologne time)

Cologne, Germany 5 years Contract as Temporary Agent

with possibility of extension
Open to citizens from EU Member States,
Full time, 40 hrs per week
Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland
Grade AD 6. Monthly basic gross salary
Experienced of 5,805.35€ at step 1 or 6,049.31€ at step 2
Additional allowances depending on personal situation
Flight Standards Directorate
Build a talent pool of approx. 5 suitable candidates to fill in
1 position. Talent pool valid until: 31/12/2024

Our employees are our most valuable asset. We therefore offer a wide range of benefits.

WHO WE ARE
EASA is the leading aviation authority in Europe. A career at EASA means contributing to our vision for an ever safer
and greener civil aviation. As an EASA employee, you will be making a difference to the lives of about 500 million fellow
Europeans: this is our shared purpose and it could be yours, too. From our headquarters in Cologne, Germany, you
will work with top experts in a multicultural work environment. Diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA and
innovation is at the heart of what we do. We ensure that aviation is safe in all phases: beginning with the certification
of the aircraft to the rules for the air operation and crew. For more information about the Agency please consult our
website and take a look at our organisational structure.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and non-discrimination. To further enhance the
diversity of our workforce, we particularly encourage applications from female candidates.

Are you interested to contribute to our mission? Then see below what it takes to accomplish the role.

ACCOUNTABILITIES
You will join a highly skilled and motivated team of experts. As an Air Operations Expert (Helicopters) you will perform
all activities foreseen by the rulemaking process in the air operations domain with a focus on helicopter operations. In
addition, you will support the implementation of air operations requirements by competent authorities.

Your main accountabilities will be to:

 Lead and provide expert input to rulemaking activities relating to air operations with a focus on helicopter
operations
 Identify, propose and develop rulemaking and safety promotion activities, and communicate with stakeholders
 Provide clarifications on air operations rules, including acceptable means of compliance and guidance material,
and support their implementation by EASA Member States and by stakeholders with expert advice
 Coordinate and provide expert input in the assessment of flexibility provisions and safety recommendations
from accident investigations
 Represent EASA during meetings of European and international technical working groups and organisations
(such as EASA rulemaking groups, ICAO working groups, technical standard bodies, etc.)

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 Provide expert input to EASA’s strategic activities and to air operations related innovations, such as new
aircraft and innovative technologies, digitalisation, sustainable aviation, new airline business models

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

AM I ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?*
To be admitted to the selection process you must meet the following general and job-specific criteria:
 Thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another
language of the EU to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties1
 Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland
 Completed university studies of at least 4 years attested by a diploma in aviation, aeronautical or airspace science
or engineering, aviation business administration, law or other relevant subjects in the scope of the profile and,
after having obtained the university degree 3 years of professional experience in an aviation operational
environment in the area of helicopter operations
OR
Completed university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma in aviation, aeronautical or airspace science
or engineering, aviation business administration, law or other relevant subjects in the scope of the profile and,
after having obtained the university degree 4 years of professional experience in an aviation operational
environment in the area of helicopter operations
 Very good command of both written and spoken English2

* This vacancy is open as well to Temporary Agents (2f) employed at EASA in the grade bracket AD 5 – AD 9.

HOW WILL I BE SELECTED?

Selection is based on the following job-specific and behavioural competencies:
 Five years of professional experience in helicopter operations, working either for an aviation authority or with
industry
 Proven knowledge of the EU and ICAO regulatory framework for air operations (Regulation (EU) 965/2012 and
ICAO Annex 6 in particular), as demonstrated by professional experience
 Proven knowledge of aviation safety regulatory processes in particular EASA’s rulemaking process, as shown by
professional experience and/or training
 Proven experience in writing legal or technical documents, reports and guidance such as regulations or manuals,
substantiated by examples
 Demonstrated experience working with technical working groups
 Proven project management skills, as shown by relevant work experience
 Demonstrated experience of working relations with National Competent Authorities or of safety oversight
within these authorities or international aviation organisations

Behavioural competencies
 Critical thinking: Ability to evaluate information with accuracy and objectivity. Use and synthesise data from a
variety of sources appropriately, and to apply this according to different requirements
 Problem solving: Anticipate, investigate and analyse issues in a structured, accurate and objective way. Generate,
evaluate and propose justified conclusions based on a variety of data and after thorough analysis of all pros and
cons
 Communication: Ability to articulate and express information, both written and oral, in particular able to write
clear and concise reports
 Stakeholder focus: Ability to engage with appropriate internal and external stakeholders in a multicultural setting
and to prioritise stakeholder interests in order to improve processes and achieve goals

1
Mother tongue English speakers will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of a second EU language
2
English oral and written skills will be assessed throughout the assessment phase

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 Quality Orientation: Commitment to ensure high standard of delivery in terms of reliability, accuracy and
consistency

APPLICATION & RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please submit your application in English through the eRecruitment Tool and attach:

 Copies of your university diploma(s) or other completed professional qualification(s)

Before submitting your application take a look at our careers page and check out our tips for applying. The selection
process will be conducted remotely and it will include interview(s), test(s). To be included in the talent pool, you will need
to have received at least 65% of the maximum points in the final assessment phase. Depending on the needs of the
Agency, the established pool of talents may be used for recruitment of the same or similar vacant position of the same
grade. Being included in the pool does not guarantee hiring. Learn more about our selection and onboarding process.

DATA PROTECTION & APPEAL PROCEDURE

The information provided in the application form is collected for the purpose of the selection procedure(s). Collected
personal data are recorded and stored for a period of five years upon expiration of the reserve list for both non-recruited
candidates and candidates on the reserve list. More information on personal data protection in relation to selection and
recruitment can be found here.

Should you consider that your interests have been prejudiced by any decision related to the selection procedure you can
lodge an administrative complaint, a judicial appeal or a complaint to the European Ombudsman. You can find more
information on the appeal procedure on our website.

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