As an EU agency, EASA is committed to ensuring fair, equitable, and inclusive selection procedures that follow a standardised set-up under controlled conditions. All selections involve a panel of experts (the so-called Selection Board) that assesses candidates’ eligibility and suitability for the vacant position based on pre-defined criteria, tests, and standardised interview questions. Selection is based on our competence framework which provides an inventory of expected behaviour and professional skills that contributes to EASA's overall success.

As an EU agency, EASA is committed to ensuring fair, equitable, and inclusive selection procedures that follow a standardised set-up under controlled conditions. All selections involve a panel of experts (the so-called Selection Board) that assesses candidates’ eligibility and suitability for the vacant position based on pre-defined criteria, tests, and standardised interview questions. Selection is based on our competence framework which provides an inventory of expected behaviour and professional skills​​​​​​​ that contributes to EASA's overall success.

Tips for applying

Read the vacancy notice: Our vacancy notices are transparent and, together with the information available on our website, provide all the information you need for a successful application. Please read them carefully and check that the job matches your experience, qualifications, strengths, and aspirations before applying. 

Check if you are eligible to apply: To be admitted to the selection process you must meet, by the closing date for applying, all the general and job-specific eligibility criteria. If you do not meet all criteria, your application will be rejected for that position.

Make sure your application matches the selection criteria of the vacancy: The Selection Board will shortlist only the most suitable candidates. Therefore, make sure you provide sufficient information to enable us to evaluate your eligibility and suitability for the specific position:

  • Summarise your skills and competences relevant for the job in the specific field of the application form. 
  • Answer the questions related to the different criteria of the vacancy. Include all relevant information in the answers, even if you’ve already mentioned them in other sections of your application.
 

Submit your application: For guidance on how to use the Careers portal as an external candidate see our Careers Portal Manual. We can only accept applications that are submitted in English through our Recruiting tool. Before sending your application, make sure it is complete and contains the document(s) specified in the vacancy notice. Incomplete applications might be rejected. Be aware that proof of compliance with specific criteria may be requested at any stage during the selection process. If you have any special conditions requiring help during the application or selection process, please advise us in the relevant field of the application form. 

We look forward to receiving your application! 

Tips for applying

Read the vacancy notice: Our vacancy notices are transparent and, together with the information available on our website, provide all the information you need for a successful application. Please read them carefully and check that the job matches your experience, qualifications, strengths, and aspirations before applying. 

Check if you are eligible to apply: To be admitted to the selection process you must meet, by the closing date for applying, all the general and job-specific eligibility criteria. If you do not meet all criteria, your application will be rejected for that position.

Make sure your application matches the selection criteria of the vacancy: The Selection Board will shortlist only the most suitable candidates. Therefore, make sure you provide sufficient information to enable us to evaluate your eligibility and suitability for the specific position:

  • Summarise your skills and competences relevant for the job in the specific field of the application form. 
  • Answer the questions related to the different criteria of the vacancy. Include all relevant information in the answers, even if you’ve already mentioned them in other sections of your application.

Submit your application: For guidance on how to use the Careers portal as an external candidate see our Careers Portal Manual. We can only accept applications that are submitted in English through our Recruiting tool. Before sending your application, make sure it is complete and contains the document(s) specified in the vacancy notice. Incomplete applications might be rejected. Be aware that proof of compliance with specific criteria may be requested at any stage during the selection process. If you have any special conditions requiring help during the application or selection process, please advise us in the relevant field of the application form. 

We look forward to receiving your application!