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Safety Investigation Officer

Type of Selection: Internal and External

Contract Type: Temporary agent

Grade: AD06

Section: SM.1.2 - Safety Investigation Section

Deadline for application: 09/05/2024 at 23:59 CET

Experience Level: Professional

Approx. number of candidates on reserve list: 7

Location: Cologne, Germany

Monthly gross compensation (€): 6,231.42 - 6,493.29

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

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

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.

Job overview

Ensure the safety of aviation operations by joining the investigation conducted by National Safety Investigation Authorities and following-up the safety recommendations, facilitating their implementation.

General Accountabilities

Assess critically the information arising from safety investigations and distribute timely to the relevant technical functions within the Agency to enable decisions on safety actions;
Provide inputs in the conduct of safety investigations, by delivering expert advice as Technical Adviser of the Investigator-In-Charge or of the Accredited Representative of the Safety Investigation Authority of the respective EASA Member State;
Coordinate the regular follow-up of safety recommendations in the direct area of responsibility, and provide inputs to the release of the Annual Safety Recommendations Review;
Review the completeness and correctness of draft investigation reports submitted to the Agency, and provide inputs after coordination with the relevant technical units within the Agency;
Deliver expert advice on safety investigation matters to the Safety Boards and Collaborative Analysis Groups (CAGs) by direct participation to their meetings.

Specific Accountabilities

To be appointed as EASA Technical Advisor on investigations led by EU SIAs, and where EU SIAs have appointed Accredited Representatives.
To represent EASA to the safety investigation workshops/meetings at worldwide level (i.e. ENCASIA/ECAC-ACC/ISASI/ESASI).
To manage and follow up the safety recommendations assigned.
To coordinate the activities related to the draft reports received by the SIAs for comments.
To coordinate projects assigned to the section in the frame of the safety investigations and safety recommendations relates activities.

The selection process is based on the assessment of the following skills and competences:

Professional skills

Global and European Aviation regulatory and standardisation framework

Accident Investigation and occurrence reporting

Safety Assessment processes, methods and tools

Project Management

Safety Management System Principles and Safety Risk Management

English Drafting of Technical Documents

ICAO Annex 13 - Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation

Flight data recording analysis and techniques

Behavioural competences

Communication

Teamwork

Critical Thinking

Quality Orientation

Flexibility & Change Adaptability

Eligibility

To be admitted to the selection process you must meet the following criteria:

Have a thorough knowledge of English (at least level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) and a satisfactory knowledge of another official language of the European Union (at least level B2) [1],
Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, or Switzerland
A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma with a normal period of university studies of at least 3 years, followed by at least 3 years professional experience in scope of the role OR where justified in the interest of the service, at least 3 years professional training leading to the issuance of a helicopter or aeroplane pilot license (CPL, ATPL or Military Pilot License) AND, after having completed the professional training, at least 6 years professional experience in scope of the role. Upload copies of your diploma(s) and/ or licence(s) in your candidate profile.
Proven professional experience in conducting aviation safety investigations (including within Aircraft Manufacturers/Design Organizations and/or Aircraft Operators)
Applied knowledge of ICAO Annex 13 Standards and Recommended practices.

* This vacancy is open as well to Temporary Agents (2f) employed at EASA, in the grade bracket AD5- AD9.

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

Conditions of Employment

Contract: 5 years contract as Temporary Agent with possibility of extension (for an indefinite period)
Working hours: 40 hrs per week (on a full-time working pattern)
Salary: Basic salary AD 6 (step 1: 6231.42 EUR - step 2: 6493.29 EUR) Depending on proven years of work experience. Additional allowances depending on personal situation.
Location: Cologne, Germany. On-site post with flexible working arrangements. Relocation is required.

Application & Selection Process

How to apply

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. For further information take a look at How we hire. In case of questions or technical issues, email us at recruit@easa.europa.eu. Attach a description and screenshot of the error.

To check if you are meeting the minimum education qualifications required for the job, consult the information published by the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO): Examples of minimum qualifications

Important note on diplomas obtained outside the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland or Norway: If your application is found eligible on the basis of diploma(s) obtained outside these countries, we might ask you to provide proof of accreditation by one of the European Union Member States. This applies also to diplomas obtained in the UK after 31 December 2020.

Make sure you are meeting the language requirements: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and assess your language skills. Language certificates are not required at the stage of application, unless specified in the vacancy.

Selection Process

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via E-mail. If your application has been rejected following the initial screening, the status in your candidate profile will be automatically updated to "Not admitted". Invitations to the shortlisted candidates are sent once the evaluation of applications is completed (this may take up to two months after expiry of the deadline to apply). Pre-selection exercises, online tests and interviews with the Selection Board usually take place remotely. If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list from which you might be considered for similar positions within EASA. Learn more about our Selection and Onboarding process. Take a look also at our comprehensive information on Benefits, get to know Our people and find out what Life in Cologne is like.

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